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THE  BOOK  OF 

COMMON  PRAYER, 

AXD  ADiUXISTEATION  OF 

THE    SACRAMENTS; 

AND  OTHER 

EITES  AND  CEREMONIES  OF  THE    CHURCH, 

ACCORDING  TO  TIIE  CSB  OF  THE 

Protestant  Episcopal  ©Jmrd) 

rs  tub 

UNITED   STATES   OF   AMERICA; 

TOGETHER  "WITH  THE 

PSALTER,  OR  PSALMS  OF  DAVID. 


PRINTED  BY  G.  E.  EYRE  AND  W.  SPOTTISWOODE. 

WAREHOUSES: 

NEW  YORK,  626,  BROADWAY. 

London,  43,  Fleet  Street  ;   Edinburgh,  16,  Elder  Street. 

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It  is  hereby  certified  that  this  Edition  of  the  Common 
Prayer  Book,  the  Articles,  Offices,  and  Metre  Psalms  and 
Hymns,  having  been  compared  with  and  corrected  by  the 
Standard  Prayer  Book,  by  a  Presbyter  duly  appointed  for 
that  purpose,  as  the  Canon  directs,  is  permitted  to  be  pub- 
lished accordingly. 

On  behalf  and  by  order  of  the  Standing  Committee  of 
the  Diocese  of  New  York, 

WM.  BERRIAN,  President. 
BENJ.  I.  HAIGHT,  Secretary. 

New  York, 
January,  1850. 


London :— rrinted  by  G.  E.  Eyre  and  W.  Spottiswoode. 


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TABLE  OF  CONTENTS. 


1.  THE  Ratification  of  the  Book 
of  CommonxPrayer. 

2.  The  Preface. 

3.  The  Order  how  the  Psalter  is 
appointed  to  he  read. 

4.  The  Order  how  the  rest  of  the 
Holy  Scripture  is  appointed  to 
he  read. 

5.  Tables  of  Lessons  of  Holy 
Scripture,  to  be  read  at  Morn- 
ing and  Evening  Prayer 
throughout  the  Year. 

6.  The  Calendar. 

7.  Tables  and  Rules  for  the 
Moveable  and  Immoveable 
Feasts,  together  with  the 
Days  of  Fasting  and  Absti- 
nence throughout  the  Year. 

8.  Tables  for  finding  the  Holy- 
days. 

9.  The  Order  for  Daily  Morning 
Prayer. 

10.  The  Order  for  Daily  Evening 
Prayer. 

11.  Prayers  and  Thanksgivings 
upon  several  Occasions,  to  be 
used  before  the  two  final 
prayers  of  Morning  and  Even- 
ing Service. 

12.  The  Collects,  Epistles,  and 
Gospels,  to  be  used  through- 
out the  Year. 

13.  The  Order  for  the  Adminis- 
tration of  the  Lord's  Supper, 
or  Holy  Communion. 

14.  The  Ministration  of  Public 
Baptism  of  Infants,  to  be  used 
in  the  Church. 

15.  The  Ministration  of  Private 
Baptism  of  Children,  in 
Houses. 


16.  The  Ministration  of  Baptism 
to  such  as  are  of  Riper  Years, 
and  able  to  answer  for  them- 
selves. 

17.  A  Catechism  ;  that  is  to  say, 
an  Instruction  to  be  learned 
by  every  Person  before  he  be 
brought  to  be  confirmed  by 
the  Bishop. 

18.  The  Order  of  Confirmation, 
or  Laying  on  of  Hands  upon 
those  that  are  baptized,  and 
come  to  years  of  Discretion. 

19.  The  Form  of  Solemnization 
of  Matrimony. 

20.  The  Order  for  the  Visitation 
of  the  Sick. 

21.  The  Communion  of  the  Sick. 

22.  The  Order  for  the  Burial  of 
the  Dead. 

23.  The  Thanksgiving  of  Women 
after  Child-birth,  commonly 
called  The  Churching  of 
Women. 

24.  Forms  of  Prayer  to  be  used  at 
Sea. 

25.  A  Form  of  Prayer  for  the 
Visitation  of  Prisoners. 

26.  A  Form  of  Prayer  and  Thanks- 
giving to  Almighty  God,  for 
the  Fruits  of  the  Earth,  and 
all  the  other  Blessings  of  his 
merciful  Providence. 

27.  Forms  of  Prayer  to  be  used  in 
Families. 

28.  Selections  of  Psalms,  to  be 
used  instead  of  the  Psalms  for 
the  Day,  at  the  discretion  of 
the  Minister. 

29.  The  Psalter,  or  Psalms  of 
David. 


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THE  RATIFICATION  OP 

THE  BOOK  OF  COMMON  PRAYER 


By  the  Bishops,  the  Clergy,  and  the  Laity  of  the  Protestant 
Episcopal  Church  in  the  United  States  of  America,  in 
Convention,  this  Sixteenth  Day  of  October,  in  the  Year  of 
our  Lord  one  thousand  seven  hundred  and  eighty-nine. 

rpHIS  Convention  having,  in  their  present  session,  set 
"*■  forth  A  Book  of  Common  Prayer,  and  Administration 
of  the  Sacraments,  and  other  Rites  and  Ceremonies  of  the 
Church,  do  hereby  establish  the  said  Book  :  And  they  de- 
clare it  to  be  the  Liturgy  of  this  Church  :  And  require  that 
it  be  received  as  such  by  all  the  members  of  the  same :  And 
this  Book  shall  be  in  use  from  and  after  the  First  Day  of 
October,  in  the  Year  of  our  Lord  one  thousand  seven  hun- 
dred and  ninety. 


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PREFACE. 


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TT  is  a  most  invaluable  part  of  that  blessed  liberty  wherevrith  CHP.IST 
hath  made  us  free,  that  in  his  worship,  different  forms  and  usages 
may  without  offence  be  allowed,  provided  the  substance  of  the  Faith 
be  kept  entire  ;  and  that,  in  every  Church,  what  cannot  be  clearly 
determined  to  belong  to  Doctrine  must  be  referred  to  Discipline  :  and 
therefore,  by  common  consent  and  authority,  may  be  altered,  abridged, 
enlarged,  amended,  or  otherwise  disposed  of,  as  may  seem  most  con- 
venient for  the  edification  of  the  people,  "according  to  the  various 
exigencies  of  times  and  occasions." 

The  Church  of  England,  to  which  the  Protestant  Episcopal  Church  in 
these  States  is  indebted,  under  GOD,  for  her  first  foundation  and  a  long 
continuance  of  nursing  care  and  protection,  hath,  in  the  Preface  of  her 
Book,  of  Common  Prayer,  laid  it  down  as  a  rule,  that  "The  particular 
forms  of  Divine  "Worship,  and  the  Kites  and  Ceremonies  appointed  to 
be  used  therein,  being  things  in  their  own  nature  indifferent  and  alter- 
able, and  so  acknowledged,  it  is  but  reasonable  that  upon  weighty  and 
important  considerations,  according  to  the  various  exigencies  of  times 
and  occasions,  such  changes  and  alterations  should  be  made  therein, 
as  to  those  who  are  in  places  of  authority  should,  from  time  to  time, 
seem  either  necessary  or  expedient. 

The  same  Church  hath  not  only  in  her  Preface,  but  likewise  in  her 
Articles  and  Homilies,  declared  the  necessity  and  expediency  of  occa- 
sional alterations  and  amendments  in  her  Forms  of  Public  Worship  ; 
and  we  find  accordingly,  that,  seeking  to  "keep  the  happy  mean 
between  too  much  stiffness  in  refusing,  and  too  much  easiness  in 
admitting  variations  in  things  once  advisedly  established,  she  hath,  in 
the  reign  of  several  Princes,  since  the  first  compiling  of  her  Liturgy  in 
the  time  of  Edward  the  Sixth,  upon  just  and  ■weighty  considerations 
her  thereunto  moving,  yielded  to  make  such  alterations  in  some  par- 
ticulars, as  in  their  respective  times  were  thought  convenient  ;  yet  so 
as  that  the  main  body  and  essential  parts  of  the  same  (as  well  in  the 
chiefest  materials,  as  in  the  frame  and  order  thereof)  have  still  been 
continued  firm  and  unshaken." 

Her  general  aim  in  these  different  reviews  and  alterations  hath  been, 
as  she  further  declares  in  her  said  Preface,  "  to  do  that  which,  accord- 
ing to  her  best  understanding,  might  most  tend  to  the  preservation  of 
peace  and  unity  in  the  Church  ;  the  procuring  of  reverence,  and  the 
exciting  of  piety  and  devotion  in  the  worship  of  God  ;  and,  finally, 
the  cutting  off  occasion,  from  them  that  seek  occasion,  of  cavil  or 
quarrel  against  her  Liturgy."  And  although,  according  to  her  judg- 
ment, there  be  not  "  any  thing  in  it  contrary  to  the  Word  of  God,  or 
to  sound  doctrine,  or  which  a  godly  man  may  not  with  a  good  con- 


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PREFACE. 


science  use  and  submit  unto,  or  which  is  not  fairly  defensible,  if 
allowed  such  just  and  favourable  construction  as  in  common  equity 
ought  to  be  allowed  to  all  human  writings  ;  "  yet  upon  the  principles 
already  laid  down,  it  cannot  but  be  supposed  that  further  alterations 
would  in  time  be  found  expedient.  Accordingly,  a  commission  for  a 
review  was  issued  in  the  year  1689  :  but  this  great  and  good  work 
miscarried  at  that  time  ;  and  the  Civil  Authority  has  not  since  thought 
proper  to  revive  it  by  any  new  commission. 

But  when  in  the  course  of  Divine  Providence,  these  American  States 
became  independent  with  respect  to  civil  government,  their  ecclesi- 
astical independence  was  necessarily  included  ;  and  the  different 
religious  denominations  of  Christians  in  these  States  were  left  at  full 
and  equal  liberty  to  model  and  organize  their  respective  Churches, 
and  forms  of  worship,  and  discipline,  in  such  manner  as  they  might 
judge  most  convenient  for  their  future  prosperity  ;  consistently  with 
the  constitution  and  laws  of  their  country. 

The  attention  of  this  Church  was  in  the  first  place  drawn  to  those 
alterations  in  the  Liturgy  which  became  necessary  in  the  prayers  for 
our  Civil  Rulers,  in  consequence  of  the  Revolution.  And  the  principal 
care  herein  was  to  make  them  conformable  to  what  ought  to  be  the 
proper  end  of  all  such  prayers,  namely,  that  "  Rulers  may  have  grace, 
wisdom,  and  understanding  to  execute  justice,  and  to  maintain  truth ;" 
and  that  the  people  "  may  lead  quiet  and  peaceable  lives,  in  all  godli- 
ness and  honesty." 

But  while  these  alterations  were  in  review  before  the  Convention, 
they  could  not  but,  with  gratitude  to  God,  embrace  the  happy  occa- 
sion which  was  offered  to  them  (uninfluenced  and  unrestrained  by  any 
worldly  authority  whatsoever)  to  take  a  further  review  of  the  Public 
Service,  and  to  establish  such  other  alterations  and  amendments 
therein  as  might  be  deemed  expedient. 

It  seems  unnecessary  to  enumerate  all  the  different  alterations  and 
amendments.  They  will  appear,  and  it  is  to  be  hoped,  the  reasons  of 
them  also,  upon  a  comparison  of  this  with  the  Book  of  Common  Prayer 
of  the  Church  of  England.  In  which  it  will  also  appear  that  this 
Church  is  far  from  intending  to  depart  from  the  Church  of  England  in 
any  essential  point  of  doctrine,  discipline,  or  worship  ;  or  further  than 
local  circumstances  require. 

And  now.  this  important  work  being  brought  to  a  conclusion,  it  is 
hoped  the  whole  will  be  received  and  examined  by  every  true  member 
of  our  Church,  and  every  sincere  Christian,  with  a  meek,  candid,  and 
charitable  frame  of  mind  ;  without  prejudice  or  prepossessions  ;  se- 
riously considering  what  Christianity  is,  and  what  the  truths  of  the 
Gospel  are  ;  and  earnestly  beseeching  Almighty  GOD  to  accompany 
with  his  blessing  every  endeavour  for  promulgating  them  to  mankind, 
in  the  clearest,  plainest,  most  affecting  and  majestic  manner,  for  the 
sake  of  Jesus  Christ,  our  blessed  Lord  and  Saviour. 


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THE  ORDER 

HOW  THE  PSALTER  IS  APPOINTED  TO  BE  READ. 

THE  Psalter  shall  be  read  through  once  every  month,  as  it  is  there 
appointed,  both  for  Morning  and  Evening  Prayer.  But  in  Febru- 
ary, it  shall  be  read  only  to  the  twenty-eighth  or  twenty-ninth  day  of 
the  month. 

And  whereas,  January,  March,  May,  July,  August,  October,  and 
December,  have  one-and-thirty  days  apiece  ;  it  is  ordered,  that  the 
same  Psalms  shall  be  read  the  last  day  of  the  said  months  which  were 
read  the  day  before  ;  so  that  the  Psalter  may  begin  again  the  first  day 
of  the  next  month  ensuing. 

And  whereas  the  119th  Psalm  is  divided  into  twenty-two  Portions, 
and  is  over  long  to  be  read  at  one  time  ;  it  is  so  ordered,  that  at  one 
time  shall  not  be  read  above  four  or  five  of  the  said  Portions. 

The  Minister,  instead  of  reading  from  the  Psalter  as  divided  for 
Daily  Morning  and  Evening  Prayer,  may  read  one  of  the  Selections 
set  out  by  this  Church. 

And,  on  Days  of  Fasting  and  Thanksgiving,  appointed  either  by  the 
Civil  or  by  the  Ecclesiastical  Authority,  the  Minister  may  appoint 
such  Psalms  as  he  shall  think  fit  in  his  discretion,  unless  any  shall 
have  been  appointed  by  the  Ecclesiastical  Authority,  in  a  Service  set 
out  for  the  Occasion  ;  which,  in  that  case,  shall  be  used,  and  no  other. 

PROPER  PSALMS  ON  CERTAIN  DAYS. 


Christmas-Day, 

Morning. 
19,  45,  85 

Evening. 
89,110,132    Easter-Day, 

Morning. 
2,57,111 

Evening. 
113,  114,  118 

Ash-  fVedn  etday, 

6,  32,  38 

102,130,143    Ascention-Day, 
64,   88        fVhit-Sunday, 

8,  15,  21 

24,   47,  103 

Good-Friday, 

22,  40,  54 

I    48,  68 

104,  145 

The  Minister  may  use  one  of  the  Selections,  instead  of  any  one  of  the 

above  Portions. 


THE   ORDER 

HOW  THE  REST  OP  THE  HOLY  SCRIPTURE  IS  APPOINTED 

TO  BE  READ. 

THE  Old  Testament  is  appointed  for  the  First  Lessons  at  Morning 
and  Evening  Prayer  ;  so  that  the  most  part  thereof  will  be  read 
every  year  once,  as  in  the  Calendar  is  appointed. 

The  New  Testament  is  appointed  for  the  Second  Lessons  at  Morning 
and  Evening  Prayer. 

And  to  know  what  Lessons  shall  be  read  every  day,  look  for  the  day 
of  the  month  in  the  Calendar  following,  and  there  ye  shall  find  the 
Chapters  that  shall  be  read  for  the  Lessons,  both  at  Morning  and 
Evening  Prayer  ;  except  only  the  Moveable  Feasts,  which  are  not  in 
the  Calendar  ;  and  the  Immoveable,  where  there  is  a  blank  left  in  the 
column  of  Lessons  ;  the  Proper  Lessons  for  all  which  days  are  to  be 
found  in  the  Table  of  Proper  Lessons. 

And,  on  days  of  Fasting  and  Thanksgiving,  the  same  rule  is  to 
obtain  as  in  reading  the  Psalms. 

And  the  same  discretion  of  choice  is  allowed  on  occasions  of  Eccle- 
siastical Conventions,  and  those  of  Charitable  Collections. 

And  Note,  That  whensoever  Proper  Psalms  or  Lessons  are  appointed, 
then  the  Psalms  and  Lessons  of  ordinary  course  appointed  in  the 
Psalter  and  Calendar,  if  they  be  different,  shall  be  omitted  for  that 
time. 

Note  also,  That  the  Collect,  Epistle,  and  Gospel,  appointed  for  the 
Sunday,  shall  serve  all  the  Week  after,  where  it  is  not  in  this  Book 
otherwise  ordered. 


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TABLES  OF  LESSONS  OF  HOLY  SCRIPTURE, 

TO  BE  BEAD  AT  MORNIMG  AND  EVENING  PRAYER  THROUGHOUT  THE  YEAR. 
A  TABLE  OP  LESSONS  FOR  SUNDAYS, 


SUNDAYS. 


In  advent. 

First 

Second 

Third 

Fourth 

sifter  Christmas. 

First 

Second 

After  Epiphany. 

First 

Second 

Third 

Fourth 

Fifth „. 

Sixth 

Septuagesima. 
Sezagesima. 
Quinquagesima, 
In  Lent. 

First „ 

Second 

Third 

Fourth 

Fifth  

Sixth 

Easter-Day. 
After  Easter. 

First 

Second 

Third 

Fourth 

Fifth 

After  Ascension. 
IVhiUSunday. 
Trinity. 
After  Trinity. 

First 

Second 

Third 

Fourth 

Fifth 

Sixth 

Seventh 

Eighth 

Ninth 

Tenth. 

Eleventh 

Twelfth 

Thirteenth 

Fourteenth 

Fifteenth 

Sixteenth 

Seventeenth 

Eighteenth 

Nineteenth 

Twentieth 

Twenty-first 

Twenty-second.. 

Twenty-third.... 

Twenty-fourth .. 

Twenty-fifth 

Twenty-sixth... 

Twenty-seventh. 


Isaiah 


MORNING. 


First  Lesson. 


1 

5 

25 


Second  Lesson. 


Luke 


ltov.2Q 
1  r.  39 
—     3  to  v.  19 


30  Matt.    3  to  v.  13 

35  Luke  —  2  v.  25 
41  Mark    1  to  v.  16 

44  Matthew  2  v.  13 
51  John  —  lv.  29 
54  Matthew  4  v.  12 
57  Luke4t-.14fo33 
61  Matthew  —  5 
65       C 

Jeremiah —      5 7 

35  Luke 7  p.  19 

Lamentations  1  Mark    6  to  i;.  30 


Jeremiah—      7  Matthew  — 
Ezekiel    —    14  Luke  Id  to  v. 
—  20  to  v.  27  Mark    9  to  v. 

Micah  6, Luke  — 19  v. 

Haggai  2  to  v.  10 

Daniel 9  Matthew  — 

Exod.  12  to  v.  37  Romans  — 


EVENING. 


First  Lesson. 


Second  Lessen. 


Isaiah 


2  Romans  —    10 


24 

—  28  roc.  23 


12 

U 

32  1  Corinthians  1 


40, 

42  Hebrews  — 


2 

2 


45  1  Corinthians  3 

52  tov.  13|      13 

55  2  Corinthians  4 


59       

62  Galatians 
66 


Jeremiah  — 

Lam. — 3  tov. 

Jeremiah  — 
Ezekiel    — 

20  v. 

Habakkuk 


22  Ephesians 

36:     

37      


Isaiah 43  Acts — 

Hosea 13 

Joel   Zv.  9 

Micah 5 

Zechariah         8 

Joel 2  Joka.     

Deut.  16  to  v.  IS  Acts — .  4  t o  v 
Genesis    —      1  Matthew  — 


Philippians 


21  Zechariah 

26  Malachi     3  &  4  Heb.     5  to  v. 
6;  Exodus  12  v.  37  Acts     —  2  v. 


5 
2 
3 

1 
2 
3 

4 
5 
6 
1 
3 
11 
22 


l!  Isaiah  

3 1  Hosea  

5  Micah  

6  N'ahum 

v.o  Zechariah 

17  Zephaniah 

Isaiah  

Genesis    — 


36  I 
3 


3  Acts —  9  tov. 


Exodus     — 


Numbers — 


—  9  to  v.  20 

37 

43 

49 

3 

9 

14 

16 

23 

Deut.    4  to  v.  41 

6 

S 

33 

S3 

4 

12 

12 

2-2 

17 

5 

B 

1 

11 
13 
LS 


Joshua 

Judges  — 

1  Samuel  — 

2  Samuel  — 
1  Kings  8  to  v 


2  Kings    — 

Daniel 

Proverbs  — 


Matthew  ■ 


Mark 


Luke 


John 


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10 
11 
14 
15 
17 
20 
24 
26 
2~ 
18 
20 
23 
25 
4 
13 
13 
15 
20 
3 
i 

8 
9 
10 
11 
15 
16 


4?  1  Corinthians  15 

11  Colossians         1 

4       3 

1  1  Thessalon.     3 
10 4 

3  2Thess.  3tor.l7 
11  Acts    19  to  v.  21 

2  1  John  —      5 


—  15  to  v.  19 
42 


1  Timothy        6 

2  Timothy        2 

— 3<k4rot>.9 
Titus2£3to».10 


Hebrews 


James 


Joshua  - 
Judges 

1  Samuel  — 

2  Samuel  — 
IKin.  S».22to62 

1? 
19 


2  Kings 
Daniel  — 
Proverbs 


8 
12 
14 
U 


1  Peter- 


2  Peter    — 


1  John 


Jude. 
2  John. 


10 
11 
12 
13 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
1 
2 
3 
1 
2 
3 
4 


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A  TABLE  OF  LESSONS  FOR  HOLY-DAYS. 


Holy-Bays. 

Morning. 

Evening. 

Holy-Days. 

Morning. 

Evening. 

Ptoy.    20 

Prov.    21 

Easter-Even. 

First  Lesson... 

Zech.  9 

Exodus  13 

St.  Tkomat 

23 

—    24 

Second  Lesson 

Luke    23 
ver.  50 

Hebrews  4 

Xativity. 

[10  to  17 

Monday  in 

First  Lesson... 

Isa.9fc>».8 

Isa.  7  ver. 

Easter-Week. 

Second  Lesson 

Luke  2  to 

Tit.  3  ver. 

First  Lesson... 

Exodus  16 

Job  19 

ver.  15 

4  to9 

Second  Lesson 

Matt.    23 

Acts  3 

St.  Stephen. 

I 

First  Lesson... 

Prov.    28 

Eccles,   4  ! 

Tuesday  in 

Second  Lesson 

Acta  6  v .  8 

Acts  7  ver. 

Easter- Week.    ■ 

[ver.  20 

&  ch.  7  to 

30  to  55 

First  Lesson... 

Isa.  26  to 

Isaiah  12 

St.  John. 

ver.  30 

Second  Lesson 

Luke  24  to 

2  Cor.     & 

First  Lesson... 

Eccles.    5 

Eccles.    6 

ver.  13 

Second  Lesson 

Revela,  1 

Rev.  22 

Ecclus.  4 

Ecclus.  5 

Jer.  31  to 
ver.  18 

Wisdom  1 

St.  Philip  and 
St.  James. 

Circumcision. 

[ver.  15 

[ver.  12 

First  Lesson... 

Ecclus.  7 

9 

First  Lesson... 

Gen.  17  to 

Deut.    10 

Second  Lesson 

John  1 

Second  Lesson 

Romans  2 

Colos.  2 

Ascension. 

ver.  43 

Epiphany. 

First  Lesson... 

2  Kings  2 

Deufc.    10 

First  Lesson... 

Isaiah  60 

Isaiah  49 

Second  Lesson 

Luke    24 

Eph.  4  to 

Second  Lesson 

Rom.    11 

John  2  to 
ver.  12 

Monday  in 

ver.  44 

ver.  17 

Conversion  of 

Whitsun-  Week 

[ver.  10 

St.  Paul. 

First  Lesson... 

Gen.  11  to 

Numb.  11 

First  Lesson... 

"Wisdom  5 

Wisdom  6 

Second  Lesson 

ICor.   12 

1  Cor.  14 

Second  Lesson 

Acts  22  to 

Acts  26  to  ! 

to  ver.  26 

ver.  22 

ver.  24 

Tuesday  i?i 

Purification  of 

Whitsun-Week 

[ver.  18 

Virgin  Mary. 

Wisdom  9 

Wisd.  12 

First  Lesson... 

1  Sam.  19 

Dent.  30 

Second  Lesson 

1  Thess.  5 

Gal.  5 

St.  Matthias.... 

19 

Ecclus.  1 

St.  Barnabas. 

Annunciation 

First  Lesson... 

Ecclus.  10 

Ecclus.  12 

ofVir.  Mary.. 

Ecclus.  2 

3 

Second  Lesson 

Acts  14 

Acts  15  to 
ver.  36 

Ash-Wednes- 

St. John  Bap. 

day. 

First  Lesson... 

Malachi  3 

Malachi  4 

First  Lesson... 

Isaiah  59 

Jonah     3  ! 

Second  Lesson 

Matt.  3 

Matt.    14 

Second  Lesson 

Luke  6 
ver.  20 

2  Peter  3  < 

St.  Peter. 

to  ver.  13 

Monday 

First  Lesson... 

Ecclus.  15 

Ecclus.  19 

before  Easter. 

Second  Lesson 

Acts  3 

Acts    4 

First  Lesson... 

Daniel  10 

Hosea  11 

Second  Lesson 

John     14 

Ecclus.  21 

Ecclus.  22 

Tuesday 

St.  Bartholom. 

24 

29 

before  Easter. 

[ver.  30 

First  Lesson... 

Dan.llro 

12 

St.  Matthew.... 

35 

38 

Second  Lesson 

John     15 

St.  Michael. 

[ver.  5 

Wednesday 

First  Lesson... 

Gen.  32 

Daniel  10 

before  Easter. 

[ver.  30 

Second  Lesson 

Acts  12  to 

Jude  ver. 

First  Lesson... 

Daniel  11 

13 

ver.  20 

5  io  16 

Second  Lesson 

John     11 
ver.  45 

St.  Luke 

Ecclus.  51 

Job  1 

Thursday 

St.  Simon  and 

before  Easter. 

Job  24  &  25 

41 

First  Lesson... 

Daniel  12 

Jer.  '31 

Second  Lesson 

John     13 

All  Saints. 

[ver.  10 

[to  ver.  17 

First  Lesson... 

Wisd.  3  fo 

Wisd.  5 

Good-Friday. 

[ver.  20 

[13  &  ch.  53 

Second  Lesson 

Heb.  11  v. 

Rev.  19  to 

First  LeBson... 

Gen.  22  to 

Isa.  52  per. 

32  &  ch. 

ver.  17 

Second  Lesson 

John     18 

PhiL   2 

Utov.7 

A  5 


* 


THE  CALENDAR  ;  with  the  TABLE  OF  LESSONS. 


JANUARY 
HATH  XXXI  DATS. 


1 

2 

A 

b 

3 

c 

4 

d 

5 

e 

6 

i 

7 

g 

8 

A 

9 

b 

10 

c 

11 

d 

12 

e 

13 

f 

14 

g 

15 

A 

16 

b 

17 

c 

13 

d 

19 

e 

20 

f 

21 

g 

2'2 

A 

23 

b 

24 

c 

25 

d 

2G 

e 

27 

f 

28 

P 

29 

A 

30 

b 

31 

c 

Circumcision. 


Epiphany. 


Conversion  of 
St.  Paul. 


MORNING  PRAYER. 


I.  Lesson.       II.  Lesson. 


Gen. 


9 

12 

14 

16 

•  18 1»  v.  17 

•  19  to  v.  30 
21  to  v.  22 

-22 


•  24  to  v.  32 

25  to  v.  19 

26  to  t.  17 

•  27  to  v.  SO 
28 

—  29  v.  15 

—  30  v.  25 

—  31  v.  25 

—  32  v.  24 
34 


-37 

-40 


41  v.  37 

42  t.  25 

43  t.  15 

44  v.  14 


Matt. 


5  to  v.  21 

-  5v.  21 

6  to  v.  16 

-  6  v.  16 
7 


EVENING  PRAYER. 


I.  Lesson. 


II.  Lesson. 


8  to  v.  18 

—  8  v.  18 

9  to  v.  18 

—  9  v.  18 

10 

11 

12  to  v.  22 

—  12  v.  22 

13  to  v.  31 

—  13  v.  31 
14 

15  to  t.  21 

—  15  v.  21 


16 

17 

•  18  to  y.  21 
—  18  i.  21 
19 


—  20  to  v.  17 


Gen. 


2  Rom. 

4  

6i 

8| 


1 

•2 
3 

4 


-11 
-13 
-15 
-17 
17 

20 

21  v.  22 
23 


18  v. 


24  v. 

25  y. 

26  v, 

27  v. 

—  29  to  v 

—  30  to  v.  25 

—  31  to  v.  25 

—  32  to  v.  24 

33 

35 


-39 


—  41  to  v.  37 

—  42  to  v.  25 

—  43  to  v.  15 

—  44  to  v.  14 

—  45  to  v.  16 


l.Cor. 


-  5 

-  6 

-  7 

-  8 

-  9 
-10 
-11 
-12 
-13 
-14 
-15 
-16 

-  1 

-  2 

-  3 

-  4 

-  5 

-  6 


-  9 
-10 
-11 
-12 


FEBRUARY* 
HATH  XXVIII  DAYS. 


1 

d 

2 

e 

3 

f 

4 

g 

5 

A 

6 

b 

7 

c 

8 

d 

9 

e 

10 

f 

U 

g 

12 

A 

13 

b 

14 

c 

15 

d 

16 

e 

17 

f 

18 

g 

19 

A 

20 

b 

21 

c 

22 

d 

23 

e 

24 

f 

25 

g 

26 

A 

27 

b 

28 

c 

29 

d 

Purification 

of  Virgin 

Mary. 


St.  Matthias. 


MORNING  PRAYER. 


I.  Lesson.       II.  Lesson. 


Gen.  45  v.  16 


—  47  to  v.  13 

48 


—  50  to  v.  15 
Exodus  —  1 
3 


21  v.  18 

22  v.  16 

23  t.  20 

-  32  to  v.  15 


33 

34  v.  27 

Lev.19  tov.19 
24 


—  2G  to  v.  21 


—  25  to 

25 

—  25  to 

26 


Mari 


EVENING  PRAYER. 


II.  Lesson. 


—  8  to  v.  16 

—  9  to  v.  13 

—  10  to  y.  12 
11 


—  22  to  v.  16 

—  23  to  v.  20 
24 

32  t.  15 


—  34  to  v.  27 

40 

Lev.  19  v.  19 
25 

26  v.  21 


a 
6 

7 

8 

9 

10 

11 

12 

13 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

Epbes.    —  1 
2 


Gal. 


Rom. 


-  4 

-  5 
-12 


*  Note,  That  except  in  every  leap-year,  February  hath  23  days  only. 


-* 


•A 


THE  CALENDAR  ;  with  the  TABLE  OF  LESSONS. 


MARCH 
HATHXXXIDAYS 


MORNING  PRAYER. 


I.  Lesson.       II.  Lesson.       I.  Lesson.       II.  Lesson 


• 

1 

d 

2 

e 

3 

f 

4 

R 

5 

A 

6 

b 

7 

c 

8 

d 

9 

e 

10 

f 

11 

R 

U 

A 

1:; 

b 

14 

c 

L5 

d 

16 

e 

17 

f 

18 

K 

19 

A 

20 

b 

14  2: 

c 

322 

d 

23 

e 

1124 

f 

R 

19  20 

A 

8  37 

b 

28 

c 

16  29 

d 

5  30 

e 

31 

f 

Nu.lltov.  24 
12 

—  14  to  v.  26 

—  16  to  t.  36 

17 


EVENING  PRAYER. 


-  31  v.  25 

35 

■  Deu.  ltov.  19 

-  —    2  to  v.  26 
J a 


Annun. 
of  V.  M. 


—  23  to  v. 


-33 


Mark  10  v.  32! 

11 

—  12  to  t.  28 1 

12  y.28 

131 


Num.  11  y.  24  Epl). 
13  Phil 


14  v.  26 

16  v.  30. 


■ 22  Col. 

24! 

27  

•  31  to  v.  25! 


I  Deut.  1  v 

2v.  26 


4  to  Y. 

5  to  Y. 


25; — •- 

22j2Thes.  — 


Si- 


—  6tOT.a»- 

6y.  20l- 


—  1    ? 


2  Tim.    — 


.25  

-271  Titus 


28  y.  151 


2, 


-30|Philem.  — 
-32.  Heb. 
-34, 


.*»  - 


APRIL 
HATH  XXX  DAYS. 


13|  1.  S 


*> 


19     d 


23    A 


29    g 
30- A 


MORNING  PRAYER.         EVENING  PRAYER. 


I.  Lesson.    I  II.  Lesson.       L  Lesson.        II.  Lesson 


Luke 


: 8y.  14 

I— 10  to  v.  15 

10  v.  28 

22  y.  21 

—  24  to  v.  19 
Judg.1  tov.22 

—  2  to  v.  11 

—  3  to  v.  12 
4 


—  22  to  y. 

22  v. 


Joshua 

—  2 

4 

—    6  to 

v.  12 

—   7  to 

Y.  16 

—   8  to 

Y.14 

-■■  9 

10  y.  15 

to  28 

—  22  to 

Y.21 

—23 

Heb. 


JolinltoY.! 

It.! 

-  3  to  v. 

3y.: 


; 24  y.  19 

i  Judg.  1  v.  22 

2y.  11 

3y.  12 

. 5 

6  y.  11  to  25 

. 7 

, 8  y.  22 


James- 


1  Peter  — 


9  Y. 


22  to  46  '< 
IO; 


11  v. 


St.  Mark  • 


—  16  to  y.  21 

1—  19  to  y.  22 
I— 20  to  v.  26 

—  21  to  y.  16 
Ruth  1 


16  Y. 


Peter  —  1  |  fe.  § 


10  tO  Y. 
—   10  Y. 


19  y.  22 

20  t.  2<5 

I 21  y.  16 

Ruth   2 

I 4 


1  John    — 


.  a  ° 


2,  3  John 


-V 


-!• 


THE  CALENDAR  ;  with  thb  TABLE  OP  LESSONS. 


JUNE 
HATH  XXX  DATS. 


1 

2 
3 

4 
5 
6 
7 
8 
9 
10 
11 
12 
13 
14 
15 
16 
17 
18 
19 
20 
21 
22 
23 
24 
25 
26 
27 
28 
29 
30 


e 
f 

g 

A 

b 

c 
d 
e 
f 

g 
A 
b 
c 
d 
e 
f 

g 
A 
b 
c 
d 
e 
f 

g 
A 
b 
c 
d 
e 
f 


St.  Barnabas. 


Nativity  of  St. 
John  Baptist. 


St.  Peter. 


MORNING  PRAYER. 


I.  Lesson. 


lKin.ltov.28 
2  to  v.  26 

3 

5 

7 

9 

26 

-12 
•14 

-16 


— 11  to  v. 


18 

—  20  to  v.  22 
21 


22  v.  29 

2  Kin. 2 

4 

6 

8 

10 

12 

14 

16 


II.  Lesson. 


Acts  11  v.  19 
12 


—  13  to  v.  14 

13  v.  14 

—  14  to  v.  19 

14  v.  19 

15 

14 


16  to  v. 
—  16  v. 

17  to  v. 


—  17  v.  16 

■  18  to  v.  18 

—  18  v.  18 

■  19  to  v.  21 

—  19  v.  21 

■  20  to  v.  17 

—  20  v.  17 

21 

22 


EVENING  PRATER. 


I.  Lesson.       II.  Lesson. 


1  Kin.  1  v.  28 

2  v.  26 

4 

6 


10 

11  v.  26 

13 

15 

17 


-19 


ICor. 


2  Cor. 


-15 
-16 

-  1 

-  2 

-  3 

-  4 

-  5 

-  6 

-  7 

-  8 


-23 
-24 
-25 


Gal. 


17  v.  24  26 

19  to  v.  20  —  27  to  v.  21 
20  27  v.  21 


—  9 
—10 
—11 
—12 
—13 

—  1 

—  2 

—  3 

—  4 

—  5 

—  6 
—  17  to  v.  24  Ephes.    —  1 


20  v.  22 

-  22  to  v.  2J 
2  Kings  —  1 

5! 

7 

9 

11 

13 

15 


19  v. 


-22 
-24 


28  to  v.  17 
—  23  v.  17 


-18 

20 

-21 

-23 

-25 


2 
3 
4 


.!- 


* 


* 


THE  CALENDAR ;  with  the  TABLE  OF  LESSONS. 


JULY 
HATH  XXXI  DATS. 


1 
2 
3 
4 

6 
6 
7 
8 
9 
10 
11 
12 
13 
14 
15 
16 
17 
18 
19 
20 
21 
22 
23 
24 
25 
26 
27 
28 
29 
30 
31 


MORNING  PRATER. 


EVENING  PRATER. 


I.  Lesson,    i   II.  Lesson. 


I.  Lesson. 


1 

A 
b 
c 
d 
e 
f 

1 
A 
b 
c 
d 
e 
f 

g 
A 
b 
c 
d 
e 
f 

g 
A 

b 
c 
d 
e 

f 

g 
A 
b 

St.  James. 

II.  Lesson. 


Ezra 


Matt. 


8  Y. 


21  —  4  to  y. 

Neh.    1  i 4  y. 

—   4to  y.  13  —   5  to  v. 


22  —  18  to  v. 

—  24  and  251 18  v. 

27!—  19  to  v. 

29  19  t. 

31—      20  v. 


1 
2 

3| 
17 
17 
211 
21j 
16 
16 

< 
18 
16 
18 
18' 
10J 
11 
22 
22 
31 
81 
22 
22 
21 
21 
16 
17 
21 
21 
16 
16 
17 


Ezra 


Neh. 


4t. 


3 
5 
7 
9 
2 
13 

1 I 

-  13  toT.  15 
Esther    —  1 

3 

5 

I 7 

20 

-  1 

-  3 

-  5 

-  7 

-  9 
-11 
-13 
-15 
-17 
-19 


Pbil. 


Colos. 


9tOT. 


Job 


-21 

-23 
-26 
-28 
-30 
-32 


1 

0 

4. 

3 
4 
1 
2 
3 
4 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
1 
2 

3 

ITim.    —1 

2,3 

4 

5 

6 

2  Tim.     —1 

2 

3 

-4 

1 


IThes.  — 


2Thes.  — 


Titus  - 

Philem. 
Heb.    - 


hi 

—  1 

—  2 

—  3 


AUGUST 
HATH  XXXI  DATS. 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

10 

11 

12 

13 

14 

15 

16 

17 

18 

19 

c 
d 
e 
f 

g 
A 
b 
c 
d 
e 
f 

g 
A 
b 
c 
d 
e 
f 

g 
A 

b 
c 
d 

e 
f 

g 
A 
b 
0 
d 
e 

1 

20 

21 

22 

23 

24 
25 
26 
27 
28 
29 
30 
81 

St.  Bartholo- 
mew. 

MORNING  PRATER. 


I.  Lesson. 


Job 


33 
-35 
-37 
-39 
-41 


Pro.  1  to  t.  20 

2 

4 

20 

-  7 

-  9 
-11 
-13 


—    6  to  Y. 


IL  Lesson. 


Mat.  20  v. 

—  21  to  v. 
21  Y. 

—  22  to  y. 
22  v. 

—  23  to  y. 
23  v. 

—  24  to  y. 

24  y. 

—  25  to  y. 

25  Y. 

—  26  to  v. 

26  y. 


EVENING  PRATER. 


14  y.  16 

15  v.  21 

-  17  to  y.  15  Mark 

18 1 

20! 

21  y.  17 

22  Y.  17 


-   4 


23  y.  22 

25 

27 


-29  — 


Eccl. 


-  1 

-  3 

-  5 

-  7 

-  9 
•  11 


tO  Y. 

-  4y. 

5  to  Y. 

-  5y. 

6  to  Y. 

6  Y. 
7t0Y. 

—    7y. 

—  8  to  Y. 

8y. 

—  9tOY. 

9y. 

— 10  to  Y. 


17 
231 

231 

231 

23 

25 

25 

29 

29i 

31  i 

31 

36 

36 

•27 

•25 

•  1 

.  2 

■  3 

26 

26 

21 

21 

30 

30 

24 

24 

27 

27 

30 

30 

32 


I.  Lesson. 


Job 


II.  Lesson. 


34: 

36: 

38! 

40, 


Heb. 


Ptoy.  It. 


-42 
20i 

-  3! 

-  5 


6t.  20  

8, 

10  James- 

12  

— 14  to  y.  16  

:— 15  toY.  21' 

; 16 

17  y.  15 

1 19 

'—2110^17 

-  22  to  v.  17 

-  23  to  y.  22 
' 24 

: 26 

: 28 


1  Peter  — 


2  Peter 


4 

5 

.  6 

7 

■  8 

9 

10 

11 

12 

13 

1 

2 

3 

.  4 

5 

1 

2 

—  3 

—  4 

—  5 

—  1 

—  2 


1  John 


Eccl. 


-31 

-  2 

-  4 

-  6 

-  8 
-10 
-12 


3 
1 
2 

3 

4 

5 

2,  3  John 
Jude  — — 
Rom.  1 


-! 


•V 


* 


THE  CALENDAR ;  with  the  TABLE  OF  LESSONS. 


SEPTEMBER 
HATH  XXX  DAYS. 


MORNING  PRATER. 


1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8  I 

9 

10  i 

11  ! 

,12 
13  i 


f 

g 
A 
b 
c 
d 
e 
f 

g 
A 
b 
c 
d 


14'     e 


15  i 

16  ; 

17  ! 

18 

19  ! 

20  ; 

21  I 
22 
23 
24  I 
25 
26  I 

27 ; 

23 
29 

30  ; 


f 

g 
A 
b 
c 
d 
e 
f 

g 
A 
b 
c 
d 
e 
f 

e 


St.  Matthew. 


—   7tov. 


21 
-  8 
-10 
-12 
-14 
-16 
-18 
-20 
-22 
-24 
-26 
-28 
-30 
-32 
-34 
-36 


II.  Lesson. 


Mark  10  v.  32 

11 


—  12  to  v.  28 

12  v.  2S 

18 

—  14  to  v.  26 

14  v.  26 

15 

16 


Luke  1  tov.39 

1  v.  39 

-  2  to  v.  40 

2v.  40( 

3 

4' 

5 

20: 
20 
36 


EVENING  PRAYER^ 
II.  Lesson. 


1.  Lesson. 


Jer.  2  to  v.  20 

3 

4  v.  19 

6 


Rom. 


-38 
-40 


-42 
-44 


St.  Michael  % 
All  Angels. 


47 

48  v.  25 

49  v.  23 


50  T.  21 


—  6  to  v. 

6v. 

—  7tov. 

7  v.  36 

—  8  to  v.  26 
— -    8v.  26' 

—  9  to  v.  37 

9  v.  37 

—  10  to  v.  25 

10  v.  25 

—  11  to  t.  29 

11  v.  29 


-13 


t.  21 
—  9 
— 11 

13 

15 

17 

19' 

21' 

23' 

—25 1 

27| 

29 

31 

33 

35 

37; 


ICor. 


-39 1- 

-41J- 
-43  - 


—  45  and  46  - 

—  43  to  t.  25  - 

—  49  to  v.  23  ■ 

—  50  to  v  21  - 


-  2 

-  3 

-  4 

-  5 

-  6 
-7 

-  8 

-  9 
-10 
-11 
-12 
-13 
-14 
-15 
-16 

-  1 

-  2 
-3 
-4 

-  5 

-  6 

-  7 

-  8 

-  9 
-10 
-11 
-12 
-13 


51  to  Y.  35 


-15 


OCTOBER 
HATH  XXXI  DAYS. 


JdORNING  PRAY 


EVENING  PRAYER. 


* 


A. 


THE  CALENDAR;  with  the  TABLE  OF  LESSONS. 


NOVEMBER 
HATH  XXX  DAYS 


1 

d 

2 

e 

3 

f 

4 

g 

5 

A  ; 

6 

b 

7 

c 

8 

d 

9 

e 

10 

f 

11 
12 

i! 

13 

b 

14 

c 

15 

d 

16 

e 

17 

f 

18 

g 

19- 

A 

20 

b 

21 

c 

22 

d 

23 

e 

24 

f 

25 

g 

26 

A 

27 

b 

28 

c 

29 

d 

30 

e 

DECEMBER 
HATH  XXXI  DAYS. 


1 

f 

2 

g 

3 

A 

4 

b 

5 

c 

6 

d 

7 

e 

8 

f 

9 

g 

10 

A 

11 

b 

12 

c 

13 

d 

14 

e 

rs 

f 

16 

g 

17 

A 

18 

b 

19 

c 

20 

d 

21 

e 

22 

f 

23 

g 

24 

A 

25 

b 

26 

c 

27 

d 

28 

e 

29 

f 

SO 

■ 

31 

A 

MORNING  PRAYER. 


I.  Lesson.       II.  Lesson. 


EVENING  PRAYER. 


I.  Lesson.    i   II.  Lesson. 


Isaiah- 


-14  Actslltov.19    Isaiah- 


-L5  Heb. 


-16; 

-18 


11  v. 


19 
■12 


20,  211—13  to  v.  14 


St.  Thomas. 


-23 
-25 
-27 
-29 
-31 
-33 
-35 
-37 
-39 
-41 
-43 
-45 
-47 
-49 
-51 
-53 


13  v.  14 

14  tO   V.   19; 

—  14  v.  19 
-15 


Christmas  Day. 

St.  Stephen. 
St.  John,  Eo. 

Innocent*. 


-55 
-57 
-59 


-61 
-63 
-65 


16  to  t.  14 
16  v.  14 

—  17  to  v.  16 

17  v.  16 

—  18  to  v.  18 

18  v.  13 

—  19  to  v.  21 

19  v.  21 

—  20  to  v.  17 

20  v.  17 

21 

22 


-17 

-19 

-22 

-24  j 

-26 

-23  j 

-30  James- 


-34 
-36! 


-23 


-24 

-25 
-26 


8 

9 

10 

11 

12 

13 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

40|1  Peter  —  1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

1 

•2 

3 

llJohn    —  1 

; 2 

3 

4 


-38 !- 

Jl. 

-48 1 

-5"  2  P. 

-52  

-54 


iter  — 


-56 


-50 

-60 


27  to  v.  21 

—  27v.2i:  ! 
23  to  v.  17  I 

—  28T.17  ■! 


-62  2  John  — 
-64  3  John  — 
-66  Jude       — 


.% 


TABLES  AND  KTJLES 
FOR  THE  MOVEABLE  AND  IMMOVEABLE  FEASTS ; 

TOGETHER  WITH  THE  DAYS  OF  FASTING  AND  ABSTINENCE, 
THROUGH  THE  WHOLE  YEAR, 


RULES 

TO  KNOW  WHEN  THE  MOVEABLE  FEASTS  AND  HOLY-DAYS  BEGIN. 

EASTER-DAY,  on  •which  the  rest  depend,  is  always  the  First  Sunday  after  the 
Full  Moon,  which  happens  upon  or  next  after  the  Twentv-first  Day  of  March  ; 
and  if  the  Full  Moon  happen  upon  a  Sunday,  Easter-Day  is  the  Sunday  after. 

Advent-Sunday  is  always  the  nearest  Sunday  to  the  Feast  of  St.  Andrew,  whether 
before  or  after. 


Septuagesima 
Stxagesima 
Quinquagesima 
Quadragesima 
Jtogat  iofi-Su  nday 
Ascension  -Day 
Whit-Sunday 
Trinity-Sunday 


Sunday  is 


Nine 
Eight 
Seven 
Six         ) 
Five  Weeks 
Forty  Days 
Seven  Weeks 
Eight  Weeks 


Weeks  before  Easter. 


After  Easter. 


A  TABLE   OF   FEASTS, 

TO  BE  OBSERVED  IN  THIS  CHURCH  THROUGHOUT  THE  YEAR. 


AH  Sundays  in  the  Year. 

The  Circumcision  of  our  Lord  JESUS 

CHRIST. 
The  Epiphany. 
The  Conversion  of  St.  Paul. 
The  Purification  of  the  Blessed  Virgin. 
St.  Matthias  the  Apostle. 
The  Annunciation  of  the  Blessed  Virgin* 
St.  Mark  the  Evangelist. 
St.  Philip  and  St.  James  the  Apostles. 
The    Ascension    of    our    Lord   JESU3 

CHRIST. 
St.  Barnabas. 

The  Nativity  of  St  John  the  Baptist 
St.  Peter  the  Apostle. 


St.  James  the  Apostle. 

St.  Bartholomew  the  Apostle. 

St.  Matthew  the  Apostle. 

St.  Michael  and  all  Angels. 

St.  Luke  the  Evangelist. 

St.  Simon  and  St.  Jude  the  Apostles. 

All  Saints. 

St.  Andrew  the  Apostle. 

St.  Thomas  the  Apostle. 

TheNativity  of  ourLord  JESUS  CHRIST. 

St.  Stephen  the  Martyr. 

St.  John  the  Evangelist 

The  Holy  Innocents. 

Monday  and  Tuesday  in  Easter-Week. 

Monday  and  Tuesday  in  Whitsun-Week. 


A  TABLE  OF  FASTS. 

Ash-Wednesday.  Good-Friday. 

OTHER  DAYS  OF  FASTING, 

ON  WHICH'  THE  CHURCH  REQUIRES  SUCH  A  MEASURE 

OF  ABSTINENCE  AS  IS  MORE  ESPECIALLY  SUITED 

TO  EXTRAORDINARY  ACTS  AND  EXERCISES  OF  DEVOTION. 

I.  The  Forty  Days  of  Lent 

LL  The    Ember-Days   at   the    Four  Seasons,    ")  The  First  Sunday  in  Lent 
being  the  V  The  Feast  of  Pentecost. 

Wednesday,  Frid.iy,  and  Saturday  after    J  September  14,  and  December  13. 

III.  The  three  Rogation-Days,  being  the  Monday,  Tuesday  and  Wednesday  before 

Holy-Thursday,  or  the  Ascension  of  onr  Lord. 

IV.  All  the  Fridays  in  the  Year,  except  Christmas-Day. 

In  addition  to  the  above,  the  first  Thursday  in  November  (or,  if  any  other  day  be 
appointed  bv  the  Civil  Authority,  then  such  day)  shall  be  observed  as  a  Day  of 
Thanksgiving  to  Almighty  God,  for  the  Fruits  of  the  Earth,  and  all  other  Blessinja 
of  his  merciful  Providence. 


*- 


* 


--?- 


TABLES  FOR  FINDING  THE  HOLY-DAYS. 


A  TABLE  TO  FIND  EASTER- DAY, 

FROM  THE  PRESENT  TIME  TILL  THE  YEAR  1899.  INCLUSIVE. 


Golden 

Numbers. 


xiv. 
in. 

XI. 

XIX. 
VIII. 

XVI. 
V. 

xin. 
ii. 


XVIII. 
VIL 

XV. 
IV. 

XII. 

L 

IX. 

XVII. 
VI. 


Days  of  the  j  Sunday 
Month.      i  Letters. 


March 


April 


21 
22 
23 
24 
25 
26 
27 
23 
29 
30 
31 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 ! 

7 

8  ! 

9  ! 
10  j 

12  | 

13 
14  i 
15 
16 

17  ! 

18  i 

19  ; 

20  i 
21 

22  ; 

23 

24  ! 

25  ! 


C 
D 
E 
P 
O 
A 
B 
C 
D 
E 
P 
G 
A 
B 
C 
D 
E 
P 
G 
A 
B 
C 
D 
E 
F 
G 
A 
B 
C 
D 
B 
P 
G 
A 
B 
C 


THIS  Table  contains  so  much  of  the  Calen- 
dar as  is  necessary  for  the  determining 
of  Easter ;  to  find  which,  look  for  the  Golden 
Number  of  the  year  in  the  first  column  of  the 
Table,  against  which  stands  the  day  of  the 
Paschal  Full  Moon;  then  look  in  the  third 
column  for  the  Sunday  Letter,  next  after  the 
day  of  the  Full  Moon;  and  the  day  of  the 
month  standing  against  that  Sunday  Letter  is 
Easter-Day.  If  the  Full  Moon  happen  upon 
&  Sunday,  then  (according  to  the  first  role) 
the  next  Sunday  after  is  Easter-Day. 

To  find  the  Golden  Number,  or  Prime,  add 
1  to  the  year  of  our  Lord,  and  then  divide  by 
19  ;  the  remainder,  if  any,  is  the  Golden 
Number ;  but  if  nothing  remain,  then  19  is 
the  Golden  Number. 

To  find  the  Dominical  or  Sunday  Letter, 

according  to   the  Calendar,  -until        

the  year  1899,  inclusive,  add  to  the 
year  of  our  Lord  its  fourth  part, 
omitting  fractions,  divide  the  sum 
by  7,  and  if  there  be  no  remainder, 
then  A  is  the  Sunday  Letter ;  but 
if  any  number  remain,  then  the 
Letter  standing  against  that  num- 
ber in  the  small  annexed  Table  is 
the  Sunday  Letter. 


A 
G 
P 
B 
D 
C 
B 


Note,  That  in  all  Bissextile  or  Leap- Years, 
the  Letter  found  as  above  will  be  the  Sunday 
Letter  from  the  intercalated  day  exclusive, 
to  the  end  of  the  year. 


ANOTHER  TABLE  TO  FIND  EASTER, 

TILL  THE  YEAR  1899,  INCLUSIVE. 


I. 

II. 

III. 

IV. 

V. 

VI. 
VII. 
VIII. 

IX. 

X. 

XI. 
XII. 
XIII. 
XIV. 

XV. 

XVI. 

XVII. 

XVIII. 

XIX. 


SUNDAY  LETTERS, 


Apr  16 1 17 

Apr  9 3 

Mar  26 27 

Apr  16 17 

Apr   2, 3 

Apr  23 
Apr  9 
Apr   2 


Apr  16 
Apr  9 
Mar  26 
Apr  16 
Apr  2 
Mar  26 
Apr  16 
Apr  2 
Apr  23 
Apr  9 
Apr  2 


17 

10 

27 

17 

3 

27 

10 

3 

24 

10 

Mar  27 


13 
4 
23 
11 
■  4 

24 25 

10 1 11 

3  Mar  23 


-18 
-11 

-28 
-18 

-  4'- 
-28 
-111 

-  4 

-18 

-11 
-28. 


D 

E 

19 20 

5! 6 

29l 23 

12! 13' 

5 6 

19! 20 

12 13: 

29 

30 

19 

20; 

29.-  30 

19! 13 

5! 6 

22  .  23 

12 13 

5  Mar 30| 

19 201 

12    "I 

29 

30| 

TO  make  use  of  the 
preceding  Table, 
find  the  Sunday  Let- 
ter for  the  Year  in  the 
uppermost  line,  and 
the  Golden  Number, 
or  Prime,  in  the  col- 
umn of  Golden  Num- 
bers, and  against  the 
Prime,  in  the  same 
line,  under  the  Sun- 
day Letter,  you  have 
the  Day  of  the  Month 
on  which  Easter  fall- 
eth  that  year.    But, 

.We,  That  the  name 
of  the  Month  is  set  on 
the  left  hand,  or  just 
with  the  figure,  and 
followeth  not  as  in 
other  Tables,  by  de- 
scent, but  collaterally. 


*% 


* 


A  TABLE  OF  THE  DAYS  ON  WHICH  EASTER  WILL  FALL 
FOR  THIRTY-EIGHT  YEARS,  BEING  THE  TIME  OF  TWO   CYCLES  OF  THE  MOON. 


* 


Tears  of 

e  £ 

The 

A    u 

1 
Easter-  , 

I 
Years  of 

eg 

The 

I  £  & 

Easter- 

our  Lord 

si 

Epact. 

Day. 

our  Lord 

5  § 

Epact 

Day. 

1S43 

i 

0 

A 

April  1G 

1862 

1 

0 

E 

April  20 

1S44 

2 

11 

G  F 

7 

1S63 

2 

11 

D 

5 

1S45 

3 

22 

E 

Mar.    23 

1864 

3 

22 

C  B 

Mar.    27 

1846 

4 

3 

D 

April  12 

1S65 

4 

3 

A 

April  16 

1S47 

5 

14 

C 

4 

1866 

5 

14 

G 

1 

1S43 

6 

25 

B  A 

23 

1567 

6 

25 

F 

21 

1S49 

7 

6 

G 

8i 

1863 

7 

6 

E  D 

12 

1850 

8 

17 

F 

Mar.    31: 

1S69 

8 

17 

C 

Mar.    23 

1851 

9 

28 

E 

April  20 

1870 

9 

23 

B 

April  17 

1852 

10 

9 

DC 

11 

1871 

10 

9 

A 

9 

1853 

11 

20 

B 

Mar.    27 

1S72 

11 

20 

G  F 

Mar.    31 

1854 

12 

1 

A 

April  16 

1873 

12 

1 

E 

April  13 

1855 

13 

12 

G 

8 

1574 

13 

12 

D 

5 

1856 

14 

23 

F  E 

Mar.    23 

1875 

14 

23 

C 

Mar.    28 

1857 

15 

4 

D 

April  12 

1576 

15 

4 

B  A 

April  16 

1858 

16 

15 

c 

4 

1877 

16 

15 

G 

1 

1859 

17 

26 

B 

24 

1878 

17 

26 

F 

21 

I860 

18 

7 

A  G 

B 

1879 

13 

t 

E 

13 

1861 

19 

18     1 

F 

Mar.    31 

1S80 

19 

18 

D  C 

Mar.    23 

A  TABLE  OF  THE  MOVEABLE  FEASTS, 

ACCORDING  TO  THE  SEVERAL  DAYS  THAT  EASTER  CAN  POSSIBLY  FALL  UPON- 


Easter- 
Day. 

Sundays 
after 
Epiph. 

Sundays    ^ 

Ascen- 
sion 
Day. 

"VYtit- 
Sunday. 

Sundays 

after 
Trinity 

Advent 
Sunday. 

t     _  ■    -    - 

-  -  -  - 

Mar.    22 

1 

Jan.     18  Feb.      4  Apr.    30  May    10 

27 

Nov. 

29 

*&** 

23 

1 

19    5  May      1    11 

27 



30 

24 

1 

20    6 

2    12 

27 

Dec. 

1 

f.--  23 

25 

2 

21    7 

3    13 

27 

2 

■gft  =  m& 

26 

2 

• 22    8 

4    14 

27 

3 

&2  —  >•  >■ 

27 

2 

23    9 

5    15 

26 

Nov. 

27 

.2   =  _e   n" 

23 

2 

24    101  6    16 

26 

28 

^<-4  = 

29 

2 

25    11|  7!  17 

26 



30  4*lsA 

30 

2 

26    12    8    18 

26 

31 

2 

27    13|  9    19 

26 

Dec. 

1  S-SJS* 

April    1 

3 

28;  14,  10,  20 

26 

**     <__  ~  ***    *  ■** 

2 

3 

29:  15^  ll!  21 

25 

3    0  g  -JK  ». 

— —    3 

3 

30!  16   12    22 

25 

Nov 

27  j— S  =  c 

4 

3 

31    17   13    23 

25 



23    S  c  »  *a  >• 

,            5 

3 

Feb.      1    18;  14 \~ 24 

25 

29   |J5g"6 

6 

3 

2    19    15;  25 

25 



30    *tS-*5 

—^    1 

3 

3    20'  16    26 

25 

Dec. 

1  -^°* 

g 

4 

4    21:  17j  27 

2-5 



2  sf-rl&S 

9 

4 

5    22    18'  23 

25 



0    ^^i  *  ^  v 

10 

4 

6    23    19    29 

24 

Nov. 

27    „  I-  •  £  3 

11 

4 

7    24    20|  30 

24 

12 

4 

8    25    21    31 

.      24 

29  *  S  Ui 

13 

4 

9    26|  22  June     1 

24 

«^ 

30  s=>,:- 

14 

4 

10    27|  23,  2 

24 

Dec. 

1  2*  c^  - 

15 

5 

11    2SI  24    3 

!      24 

2  SjM 

16 

5 

12  Mar.      1    25:  4 

24 

3  !■;"§.. 

17 

5 

13    21  26    5 

23 

Nov. 

27  s«§ss^ 

18 

5 

14'  3    27,  6 

1      23 



28    -fc6|« 

19 

5 

15    4:  28    7 

23 



29!  =is|S 

20 

21 

5 
5 

16    5l  29.  8 

17    61  30]  9 

23 
23 

Dec. 

30  -  c  y  » 
1  5*.  l.|a 

22 

6 

18 

7    31    10 

23 



2  H  -c5^ 

23 

6 

19 

8  June      1    11 

23 

__ 

3 

-  ?  *>sf 

24 

6 

20    9!  2    12 

22 

Nov. 

27 

25 

6 

—  21 

10 

3 

13 

u 

i      22 

28 

4 


* 


A  TABLE  TO  FIND  EASTER-DAY, 

FROM  THE  YEAR  1900  TO  THE  YEAR  2190,  INCLUSIVE. 


Golden  I    ^X 
K^'-Mon*. 


•7^ 


xvm 

VII. 


Golden 

Pays 

<.f  the 
Month. 

Number. 

11 

April  9 

A 

XV. 

10 

B 

IV. 

11 

C 

12 

D 

XII. 

13 

E 

I. 

14 

F 

16 

G 

IX. 

16 

A 

XVII. 

17 

B 

VI. 

18 

C 

19 

D 

20 

E 

21 

F 

22 

G 

23 

A 

24 

B 

25 

C 

THE  Golden  Numbers  in  tho 
foregoing  Calendar  -will 
point  out  the  days  of  the  Pas- 
chal Full  Moons,  till  the  year 
of  our  Lord  1900;  at  which 
time,  in  order  that  the  Eccle- 
siastical Full  Moons  may  fall 
nearly  on  the  same  days  with 
the  real  Full  Moons,  the  Gold- 
en Numbers  must  be  removed 
to  different  days  of  the  Calen- 
dar, as  is  done  in  the  annexed 
Table,  which  contains  so  much 
of  the  Calendar  then  to  be  used, 
as  is  necessary  for  finding  the 
Paschal  Full  Moons,  and  the 
Feast  of  Easter,  from  the  year 
1900.  to  the  year  2199,  inclu- 
sive. This  Table  is  to  be  made 
use  of,  in  all  respects,  as  the 
first  Table,  before  inserted,  for 
finding£asr<fr  till  the  yearlS99. 


GENERAL  TABLES 

FOR  FINDING  THE  DOMINICAL  OR  SUNDAY  LETTER, 
AND  THE  PLACES  OF  THE  GOLDEN  NUMBERS  IN  THE 

CALENDAR. 


TABLE  L 

6 

5 

4 

3 

2 

1 

0 

B 

C 

D 

E 

F 

G 

A 

1600 

1700 

1800 

1900 
2000 

2100 

2200 

2300 
2400 

2500 

2600 

2700 
2800 

2900 

3000 

3100 
3200 

3300 

3400 

3500 
3600 

3700 

3800 

3900 
4000 

4100 
5000 

4200 

4300 

4400 

4500 

4600 

4700 
4800 

4900 

6100 

5200 

5300 

5400 

5500 
5600 

5700 

5S00 

5900 
6000 

6100 

6200 

6300 
6400 

6500 

6600 

6700 
6S00 

6900 

7000 

7100 
7200 

7300 

7400 

8300 
8400 

75' Hi 
7600 

7700 

7800 

7900 
8000 

8100 

8200 

8500 

&c 

TO  find  the  Dominical  or 
Sunday  Letter  for  any 
given  year  of  our  Lord,  add 
to  the  year  its  fourth  part, 
omitting  fractions,  and  also 
the  number,  which,  in  Table 
I.,  standeth  at  the  top  of  the 
column  wherein  the  number 
of  hundreds  contained  in  that 
given  year  is  found;  divide 
the  sum  by  7.  and  if  there  be 
no  remainder,  then  A  is  the 
Sunday  Letter;  but  if  any 
number  remain,  then  the  Let- 
ter which  standeth  under  that 
number  at  the  top  of  the  Ta- 
ble, is  the  Sunday  Letter. 


►!- 


-V 


* 


TABLE  II. 

TT\0  find  the  month  and  days  of 
L  the  month  to  which  the  Golden 

1 

2        I 

3 

l 

2 

3 

1 

2 

8 

Numbers  out;ht  to  be  prefixed  in 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

the  Calendar  in  any  given  year  of 

Years  of 

Years  of 

Years  of 

our  Lord,  consisting  of  entire  hun- 

1 

our  Lord 

our  Lord 

our  Lord 

dred  years,  and  in  all  the  interme- 
diate years  betwixt  that  and  the 
next  hundredth  year  following,  look 

B 

1600 

0 

B 

4000 

10 

B 

6400 

20 

1700 

1 

4100 

11 

6500 

21 

in  the  second  column  of  Table  II. 

1800 

1 

4200 

12 

6600 

22 

for  the  given  year,  consisting  of 

1900 

2 

4300 

12 

6700 

23 

entire  hundreds;    and    note    the 

B 

20O0 

2 

B 

4400 

12 

B 

6800 

22 

number  or    cipher    which  stands 

2100 

2 

4500 

13 

6900 

23 

against    it   in   the  third  column; 

2200 

3 

4600 

13 

7000 

24 

then  in  Table  III.  look  for  the  same 

2300 

4 

4700 

14 

7100 

24 

number  in  the  column  under  any 

B 

2400 

3 

B 

4800 

14 

B 

7200 

24 

given  Golden  Number,  which,  when 

2500    ' 

4 

4900 

14 

7300 

25 

you  have   found,  guide  your  eye 

2600 

5 

5000 

15 

7400 

25 

sideways  to  the  left  hand,  and  in 

2700 

5 

5100 

16 

7500 

26 

the  first  column  you  will  find  the 

B 

2300 

5 

B 

5200 

15 

B 

7600 

26 

month  and  the  day  to  which  that 

2900 

6' 

5300 

16 

7700 

26 

Golden  Number  ought  to  be  pre- 

3000 

6 

5400 

17 

7800 

27 

fixed  in  the  Calendar,  during  that 

3100 

7 

5500 

17 

7900 

28 

period  of  one  hundred  years. 

B 

3200 

7| 

B 

5600 

ir 

B 

8000 

27 

The  Letter  B,  prefixed  to  certain 

3300 

7 

5700 

18 

8100 

23 

hundredth  years  in  Table  II.,  de- 

3400 

8 

5800 

18 

8200 

29 

notes  those  years  which  are  still  to 

3500 

9 

5900 

19 

8300 

29 

be  accounted   Bissextile  or  Leap- 

B 

3600 

8 

B 

6000 

19 

B 

8400 

29 

Years  in  the  new  Calendar;  where- 

3700 

9 

6100 

19 

8500 

0 

as  all  the  other  hundredth  years 

3800 

10 

6200 

20i 

&c. 

are  to  be  accounted  only  common 

3900 

10 

6300 

21: 

years. 

TABLE  III. 


Paschal 
Full  Moon. 


Sunday 
Letters. 


March 


April 


21 
22 
23 
24 
25 

2) 
27 
28 
29 

30 

"ii 

i  ! 

2 
3 

4 

5 
6 
7 

8 
9 

loj 

12 
13 
14 

"l5! 
16 
17 
17 

18  1 

"is  I 


-c- 

-D- 
-E- 
-F 
-G- 

-A- 

-B- 
-C- 
-D- 
-E 

-F- 
-G- 
-A- 
-B- 
-C- 

-D- 
-E- 
-F- 
-G- 
-A- 

^lT 
-C- 
-D- 
-E- 
-F- 

jf- 
-A- 
-B- 
-B- 

-C- 


THE  GOLDEN  NUMBERS. 


23 

24 
25 
26 
27 


3  14 

4  15 

5  16 


9  20 

10  21 

11  22 

12  23 

13  24 


7118  29  10  21 


8 


13jl4jl5 


9  20 
10  21 
11J22 

12  23 


16  27 

17 

18 

19 
20 


2  13;24 


28  9  20j 

29!l0j21 
0  11  22! 

l!l2'23! 
2  13  24 


1112 
2  13 


3  14  25 

4  151261 

5  16 

6  17 

7  18 


8  19 
28  9  20 

2-9  10  21 
0  11  22 
1112  23 


6 

7 

27]  8 

28  9120 

29  10  21 


15|26 

16  27 

17  28 

18  29 

19  9 


17  281  9  20 

18  2910I21 

19  0|lli22 

1  12 '23 

2  13  24 


2  13  24 

3  14  25 

4  15  26 

5  16  27 


_6iL7 


7il8 

8  19 

9  20 

10  21 

11  22 


12  23 

13  24 

14  25 

15126 


16  27 


2^ 


0  11  22 

1  12  23 

2  13  24 

3  14  25 

4  15126 


29  10 

0  11 

1  12 

2  13 
3|14 


4  15 

5  16 

6  17 

7  18 


8  19 


16  27 

17  23 


14  25 
15|26 
16j27 

17|28 
18  29 


8  19 

9  20 

10  21 

11  22 

12  23 


13  24 

14  25 

15  26 

16  27 

17  23 


29110  21 


0  11  22 


6 
7 
8 
9 
10 


11 
12 
13 
14 
15 


5116 

6  17 


3  14  25 


18 
19 
20 


21 

22 
23 
24 


l 


A 


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THE  ORDER  FOR  DAILY 

MORNING   PRAYER, 


T  The  Minister  shall  begin  the  MORNIXG  Prayer,  by  reading  one  or 
more  of  the  following  Sentences  of  Scripture. 

TH-E  Lord  is  in  his  holy  temple  ;  let  all  the  earth  keep 
silence  before  him.    Hab.  ii.  20. 

From  the  rising  of  the  sun  even  unto  the  going  down  of 
the  same,  my  Name  shall  be  great  among  the  Gentiles ; 
and  in  every  place  incense  shall  be  offered  unto  my  Name, 
and  a  pure  offering :  for  my  Name  shall  be  great  among 
the  heathen,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts.    Mai.  i.  11. 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the  meditation  of  my 
heart,  be  alway  acceptable  in  thy  sight,  0  Lord,  my  strength 
and  my  redeemer.    Psalm  xix.  14,  15. 

When  the  wicked  man  turneth  away  from  bis  wickedness 
that  he  hath  committed,  and  doeth  that  which  is  lawful 
and  right,  he  shall  save  his  soul  alive.    Ezek.  xviii.  27. 

I  acknowledge  my  transgressions;  and  my  sin  is  ever 
before  me.    Psalm  li.  3. 

Hide  thy  face  from  my  sins ;  and  blot  out  all  mine  ini- 
quities.   Psalm  li.  9. 

The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit :  a  broken 
and  a  contrite  heart,  0  God,  thou  wilt  not  despise.  Psalm 
li.1T. 

Rend  your  heart,  and  not  your  garments,  and  turn  unto 
the  Lord  your  God  ;  for  he  is  gracious  and  merciful,  slow 
to  anger,  and  of  great  kindness,  and  repenteth  him  of  the 
evil.    Joel  ii.  13. 

To  the  Lord  our  God  belong  mercies  and  forgivenesses, 
though  we  have  rebelled  against  him ;  neither  have  we 
obeyed  the  voice  of  the  Lord  our  God,  to  walk  in  his  laws 
which  he  set  before  us.    Ban.  ix.  9,  10. 

0  Lord,  correct  me,  but  with  judgment;  not  in  thine 
anger,  lest  thou  bring  me  to  nothing.  Jer.  x.  24.  Psalm 
vi.  1. 


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XORNING  PRAYER. 

> ■ 

Repent  ye  ;  for  the  Kingdom  of  Heaven  is  at  hand.    St. 

Matt.  iii.  2. 

I  will  arise,  and  go  to  my  father,  and  will  say  unto  him, 
Father,  I  have  sinned  against  heaven,  and  before  thee, 
and  am  no  more  worthy  to  be  called  thy  son.  St.  Luke  xv. 
18, 19. 

Enter  not  into  judgment  with  thy  servant,  0  Lord; 
for  in  thy  sight  shall  no  man  living  be  justified.  Psalm 
cxliii.  2. 

If  we  say  that  we  have  no  sin,  we  deceive  ourselves,  and 
the  truth  is  not  in  us ;  but  if  we  confess  our  sins,  God  is 
faithful  and  just  to  forgive  us  our  sins,  and  to  cleanse  us 
from  all  unrighteousness.    1  John  i.  8,  9. 

%  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

T\EARLY  beloved  brethren,  the  Scripture  moveth  us,  in 
-*-'  sundry  places,  to  acknowledge  and  confess  our  mani- 
fold sins  and  wickedness  ;  and  that  we  should  not  dissemble 
nor  cloak  them  before  the  face  of  Almighty  God,  our  hea- 
venly Father ;  but  confess  them  with  an  humble,  lowly,  peni- 
tent, and  obedient  heart ;  to  the  end  that  we  may  obtain 
forgiveness  of  the  same,  by  his  infinite  goodness  and  mercy. 
And  although  we  ought,  at  all  times,  humbly  to  acknowledge 
our  sins  before  God  ;  yet  ought  we  chiefly  so  to  do,  when  we 
assemble  and  meet  together  to  render  thanks  for  the  great 
benefits  that  we  have  received  at  his  hands,  to  set  forth  his 
most  worthy  praise,  to  hear  his  most  holy  Word,  and  to  ask 
those  things  which  are  requisite  and  necessary,  as  well  for  the 
body  as  the  soul.  Wherefore  I  pray  and  beseech  you,  as  many 
as  are  here  present,  to  accompany  me  with  a  pure  heart 
and  humble  voice,  unto  the  throne  of  the  heavenly  grace, 
saying— 

A  General  Confession. 

iT  To  be  said  by  the  whole  Congregation,   after  the  Minister,   all 

kneeling. 

A  LMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  Father;  We  have  erred, 
"^-  and  strayed  from  thy  ways  like  lost  sheep.  We  have  fol- 
lowed too  much  the  devices  and  desires  of  our  own  hearts. 
We  have  offended  against  thy  holy  laws.  We  have  left  un- 
done those  things  which  we  ought  to  have  done ;  And  wo 

A •£ 


MORNING  PKAYER. 


have  done  those  things  which  we  ought  not  to  have  done ; 
And  there  is  no  health  in  us.  But  thou,  O  Lord,  have  mercy 
upon  us,  miserable  offenders.  Spare  thou  those,  0  God, 
who  confess  their  faults.  Restore  thou  those  who  are  peni- 
tent ;  According  to  thy  promises  declared  unto  mankind 
in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord.  And  grant,  0  most  merciful 
Father,  for  his  sake  ;  That  we  may  hereafter  live  a  godty, 
righteous,  and  sober  life,  To  the  glory,  of  thy  holy  Kame. 
Amen. 

The  Declaration  of  Absolution,  or  Remission  of  Sins. 

%  To  be  made  by  the  Priest  alone,  standing;  the  People  still  kneeling. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
•£*-  who  desireth  not  the  death  of  a  sinner,  but  rather  that 
he  may  turn  from  his  wickedness  and  live,  hath  given  power, 
and  commandment,  to  his  Ministers,  to  declare  and  pro- 
nounce to  his  people,  being  penitent,  the  Absolution  and 
Remission  of  their  sins.  He  pardon eth  and  absolveth  all 
those  who  truly  repent,  and  unfeignedly  believe  his  holy 
Gospel.  "Wherefore  let  us  beseech  him  to  grant  us  true 
repentance,  and  his  Holy  Spirit,  that  those  things  may 
please  him  which  we  do  afc  this  present;  and  that  the 
rest  of  our  life  hereafter  may  be  pure  and  holy  :  so  that  at 
the  last  we  may  come  to  his  eternal  joy ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord. 

^  The  People  shall  answer  here,  and  at  the  end  of  every  Prayer, 

Amen. 

f  Or  this. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  of  his  great 
mercy  hath  promised  forgiveness  of  sins  to  all  those 
who,  with  hearty  repentance  and  true  faith,  turn  unto  him ; 
Have  mercy  upon  you ;  pardon  and  deliver  you  from  all 
your  sins ;  confirm  aiid  strengthen  you  in  all  goodness ; 
and  bring  you  to  everlasting  life  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

^  Then  the  Minister  shall  Jcneel,  and  say  the  Lord's  Prayer  ;  the  People 
still  kneeling,  and  repeating  it  icith  him,  both  here,  and  wheresoever 
else  it  is  used  in  Divine  Service. 

UR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy  Name. 
Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  As  it  is 


0 


+ ; * 


* * 

MORNING  PRAYER. 


in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our"  daily  bread.  And  forgive 
us  our  trespasses,  As  we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against 
us.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation  ;  But  deliver  us  from 
evil :  For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the 
glory,  for  ever  and  ever.    Amen. 

%  Then  likewise  he  shall  say, 

O  Lord,  open  thou  our  lips. 

Answer.    And  our  mouth  shall  show  forth  thy  praise. 

IT  Sere,  all  standing  up,  the  Minister  shall  say, 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost ; 

Answer.  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever 
shall  be,  world  without  end. 

Minister.    Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Answer.    The  Lord's  Name  be  praised. 

<fl  Then  shall  be  said  or  sung  the  following  Anthem  ;  except  on  those  days 
for  which  other  Anthems  are  appointed ;  and  except  also,  when  it  is 
used  in  the  course  of  the  Psalms,  on  the  nineteenth  day  of  the  month. 

Venite,  exultemus  Domino. 

OCOME,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord  ;  let  us  heartily  re- 
joice in  the  strength  of  our  salvation. 

Let  us  come  before  his  presence  with  thanksgiving ;  and 
show  ourselves  glad  in  him  with  Psalms. 

For  the  Lord  is  a  great  God ;  and  a  great  King  above  all 
gods. 

In  his  hand  are  all  the  corners  of  the  earth ;  and  the 
strength  of  the  hills  is  his  also. 

The  sea  is  his,  and  he  made  it ;  and  his  hands  prepared 
the  dry  land. 

0  come,  let  us  worship  and  fall  down,  and  kneel  before 
the  Lord  our  Maker. 

For  he  is  the  Lord  our  God ;  and  we  are  the  people  of 
his  pasture,  and  the  sheep  of  his  hand. 

0  worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness ;  let  the 
whole  earth  stand  in  awe  of  him. 

For  he  cometh,  for  he  cometh  to  judge  the  earth ;  and 
with  righteousness  to  judge  the  world,  and  the  people  with 
his  truth. 


MORNING  PRAYER. 

-__^_^_ . 

^T  Then  shall  follow  a  Portion  of  the  Psalms,  at  they  are  appointed,  or 
one  of  the  Selections  of  Psalms  set  forth  by  this  Church.  And  at  the 
end  of  every  Psalm,  and  likeicise  at  the  end  of  the  Venite,  Benedicite, 
Jubilate,  Benedictus,  Cantate  Domino,  Bonum  est  confiteri,  Deus 
misereatur,  Benedic,  anima  mea — MA  Y  be  said  or  sung  the  Gloria 
Patri  ;  and  at  the  end  of  the  whole  Portion,  or  Selection  of  Psalms  for 
the  day,  SHALL  be  said  or  sung  the.  Gloria  Patri,  or  else  the  Gloria  in 
excelsis,  as  followeth. 

Gloria  in  excelsis. , 

GLORY  be  to  God  on  high,  and  on  earth  peace,  good  will 
towards  men.  We  praise  thee,  we  bless  thee,  we  wor- 
ship thee,  we  glorify  thee,  we  give  thanks  to  thee  for  thy 
great  glory,  0  Lord  God,  heavenly  King,  God  the  Father 
Almighty. 

O  Lord,  the  only-begotten  Son  Jesus  Christ ;  OLord  God, 
Lamb  of  God,  Son  of  the  Father,  that  takest  away  the  sins 
of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon  us.  Thou  that  takest  away 
the  sins  of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon  us.  Thou  that 
takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world,  receive  our  prayer.  Thou 
that  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father,  have  mer- 
cy upon  us. ' 

For  thou  only  art  holy ;  thou  only  art  the  Lord  ;  thou 
only,  0  Christ,  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  art  most  high  in  the 
glory  of  God  the  Father.    Amen. 

1T  Then  shall  be   read  the  first  Lesson,  according  to   the  Table  or 

Calendar. 

f  After  which  shall  be  said  or  sung  the  following  Hymn. 

f  Note,  That  before  every  Lesson,  the  Minister  shall  say,  Here  beginneth 
such  a  Chapter,  or  Verse  of  such  a  Chapter,  of  such  a  Book  :  and 
after  evei~y  Lesson,  Here  endeth  the  first,  or  the  second  Lesson. 

Te  Deum  laudamus. 

WE  praise  thee,  0  God ;  we  acknowledge  thee  to  be  the 
Lord. 
All  the  earth  doth  worship  thee,  the  Father  everlasting. 
To  thee  all  Angels  cry  aloud ;  the  Heavens,  and  all  the 
Powers  therein. 
To  thee  Cherubim  and  Seraphim  continually  do  cryr 
Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God  of  Sabaoth ; 
Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  the  Majesty  of  thy  Glory. 
The  glorious  company  of  the  Apostles  praise  thee. 

••— ^, 


•;. _ „% 

MORNING  PRAYER. 

The  goodly  fellowship  of  the  Prophets  praise  thee. 

The  noble  army  of  Martyrs  praise  thee. 

The  holy  Church  throughout  all  the  world  doth  acknow- 
ledge thee ; 

The  Father,  of  an  infinite  Majesty ; 

Thine  adorable,  true,  and  only  Son; 

Also  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter. 

Thou  art  the  King  of  Glory,  0  Christ. 

Thou  art  the  everlasting  Son  of  the  Father. 

When  thou  tookest  upon  thee  to  deliver  man,  thou  didst 
humble  thyself  to  be  born  of  a  Virgin. 

When  thou  hadst  overcome  the  sharpness  of  death,  thou 
didst  open  the  Kingdom  of  Heaven  to  all  believers. 

Thou  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God,  in  the  Glory  of 
the  Father. 

We  believe  that  thou  shalt  come  to  be  our  Judge. 

We  therefore  pray  thee,  help  thy  servants,  whom  thou 
hast  redeemed  with  thy  precious  blood. 

Make  them  to  be  numbered  with  thy  Saints,  in  glory 
everlasting. 

0  Lord,  save  thy  people,  and  bless  thine  heritage. 

Govern  them,  and  lift  them  up  for  ever. 

Day  by  day  we  magnify  thee ; 

And  we  worship  thy  Name  ever,  world  without  end. 

Vouchsafe,  0  Lord,  to  keep  us  this  day  without  sin. 

0  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

0  Lord,  let  thy  mercy  be  upon  us,  as  our  trust  is  in 
thee. 

O  Lord,  in  thee  have  I  trusted;  let  me  never  be  con- 
founded. 

f  Or  this  Canticle. 

JBenedicite,  oinni  opera  Domini. 

OALL  ye  Works  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord ;  praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 
0  ye  Angels  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord ;  praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Heavens,  bless  ye  the  Lord  ;  praise  him,  and  mag- 
nify him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Waters  that  be  above  the  firmament,  bless  ye  the 
Lord ;  praise  him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 
£ * 


& ►!«. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 

O  all  ye  Powers  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord ;  praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Sun  and  Moon,  bless  ye  the  Lord ;  praise  him,  and 
magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Stars  of  Heaven,  bless  ye  the  Lord ;  praise  him,  and 
magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Showers  and  Dew,  bless  ye  the  Lord ;  praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

0  ye  Winds  of  God,  bless  ye  the  Lord ;  praise  him,  and 
magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Fire  and  Heat,  bless  ye  the  Lord ;  praise  him,  and 
magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Winter  and  Summer,  bless  ye  the  Lord ;  praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

0  ye  Dews  and  Frosts,  bless  ye  the  Lord;  praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

0  ye  Frost  and  Cold,  bless  ye  the  Lord ;  praise  him,  and 
magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Ice  and  Snow,  bless  ye  the  Lord ;  praise  him,  and 
magnify  him  for  ever. 

0  ye  Nights  and  Days,  bless  ye  the  Lord ;  praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

0  ye  Light  and  Darkness,  bless  ye  the  Lord ;  praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Lightnings  and  Clouds,  bless  ye  the  Lord ;  praiso 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

0  let  the  Earth  bless  the  Lord ;  yea,  let  it  praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Mountains  and  Hills,  bless  ye  the  Lord ;  praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

0  all  ye  Green  Things  upon  the  earth,  bless  ye  the  Lord ; 
praise  him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Wells,  bless  ye  the  Lord ;  praise  him,  and  magnify 
him  for  ever. 

0  ye  Seas  and  Floods,  bless  ye  the  Lord ;  praise  him,  and 
magnify  him  for  ever. 

0  ye  Whales,  and  all  that  move  in  the  waters,  bless  ye 
the  Lord ;  praise  him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

0  all  ye  Fowls  of  the  Air,  bless  ye  the  Lord ;  praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 


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* * 

MORNING  PRAYER. 

O  all  ye  Beasts  and  Cattle,  bless  ye  the  Lord;  praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Children  of  Men,  bless  ye  the  Lord ;  praise  him,  and 
magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  let  Israel  bless  the  Lord ;  praise  him,  and  magnify 
him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Priests  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord ;  praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Servants  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord ;  praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Spirits  and  Souls  of  the  Righteous,  bless  ye  the 
Lord ;  praise  him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  holy  and  humble  Men  of  heart,  bless  ye  the  Lord  ; 
praise  him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

*jT  Then  shall  be  read,  in  like  manner,  the  second  Lesson,  taken  out  of  the 
New  Testament,  according  to  the  Table  or  Calendar. 

^  And  after  that,  the  following  Psalm. 

Jubilate  Deo.    Psalm  c. 
f~\  BE  joyful  in  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands :  serve  the  Lord 
^  with  gladness,  and  come  before  bis  presence  with  a 
song. 

Be  ye  sure  that  the  Lord  he  is  God ;  it  is  he  that  hath 
made  us,  and  not  we  ourselves ;  we  are  his  people,  and  the 
sheep  of  his  pasture. 

O  go  your  way  into  his  gates  with  thanksgiving,  and  into 
his  courts  with  praise ;  be  thankful  unto  him,  and  speak 
good  of  his  Name. 

•  For  the  Lord  is  gracious,  his  mercy  is  everlasting ;  and 
his  truth  endureth  from  generation  to  generation. 

%  Or  this  Hymn. 

Benedictus.    St.  Luke  i.  68. 
T>LESSED  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel ;  for  he  hath  visited 
•*-'  and  redeemed  his  people  ; 

And  hath  raised  up  a  mighty  salvation  for  us,  in  the  house 
of  his  servant  David ; 

As  he  spake  by  the  mouth  of  his  holy  Prophets,  which 
have  been  since  the  world  began ; 

That  we  should  be  saved  from  our  enemies,  and  from  the 
hand  of  all  that  hate  us. 
% 1. 


.J. * 

MORNING  PRAYER. 

<%  Then  shall  be  said  the  Apostles'  Creed  by  the  ^fimster  and  the  People, 
standing.  And  any  Churches  may  omit  the  tcords,  He  descended  into 
hell,  or  may,  instead  of  them,  use  the  words,  He  went  into  the  place  of 
departed  spirits,  which  are  considered  as  words  of  the  same  meaning 
in  the  Creed. 

I  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of  hea- 
ven and  earth  : 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  his  only  Son  our  Lord ;  "Who  was 
conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Born  of  the  Virgin  Mary; 
Suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  Was  crucified,  dead,  and 
buried ;  He  descended  into  hell,  The  third  day  he  rose  from 
the  dead ;  He  ascended  into  heaven,  And  sitteth  on  the 
right  hand  of  God  the  Father  Almighty ;  From  thence  he 
shall  come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ;  The  holy  Catholic  Church, 
The  Communion  of  Saints ;  The  Forgiveness  of  sins ; 
The  Resurrection  of  the  body ;  And  the  Life  everlasting. 
Amen. 

1"  Or  this. 

T  BELIEVE  in  one  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker 
A  of  heaven  and  earth,  And  of  all  things  visible  and  in- 
visible : 

And  in  one  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  only-begotten  Son  of 
God,  Begotten  of  his  Father  before  all  worlds ;  God  of  God, 
Light  of  Light,  very  God  of  very  God,  Begotten,  not  made, 
Being  of  one  substance  with  the  Father;  By  whom  all 
things  were  made  ;  "Who,  for  us  men,  and  for  our  salvation, 
came  down  from  heaven,  And  was  incarnate  by  the  Holy 
Ghost  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  And  was  made  man,  And  was 
crucified  also  for  us  under  Pontius  Pilate.  He  suffered  and 
was  buried  ;  And  the  third  day  he  rose  again,  according  to 
the  Scriptures  ;  And  ascended  into  heaven,  And  sitteth  on 
the  right  hand  of  the  Father.  And  he  shall  come  again 
with  glory  to  judge  both  the  quick  and  the  dead ;  Whose 
kingdom  shall  have  no  end. 

And  I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost,  The  Lord  and  Giver  of 
Life,  Who  proceedeth  from  the  Father  and  the  Son,  Who 
with  the  Father  and  the  Son  together  is  worshipped  and 
glorified,  Who  spake  by  the  Prophets.  And  I  believe  one 
Catholic  and  Apostolic  Church.    I  acknowledge  one  Bap- 

■B— ■ •$• 


* * 

MORNING  PRAYER. 

tism  for  the  remission  of  sins ;  And  I  look  for  the  Resur- 
rection of  the  dead,  And  the  Life  of  the  world  to  come. 
Amen. 

%  And  after  that,    these  Prayers  following,  all  devoutly  kneeling  ;    the 

Jfinisterjirst  pronouncing, 

The  Lord  be  with  you. 
Answer.    And  with  thy  spirit. 

Minister.    Let  us  pray. 
0  Lord,  show  thy  mercy  upon  us. 
Answer.    And  grant  us  thy  salvation. 
Minister.    O  God,  make  clean  our  hearts  within  us. 
Answer.    And  take  not  thy  Holy  Spirit  from  us. 

if  Then  shall  follow  the  Collect  for  the  day,  except  when  the  Com- 
munion Service  is  read;  and  then  the  Collect  for  the  day  shall  be 
omitted  here. 

A  Collect  for  Peace. 

f\  GOD,  who  art  the  author  of  peace  and  lover  of  con- 

^  cord,  in  knowledge  of  whom  standeth  our  eternal  life, 

whose  service  is  perfect  freedom ;   Defend  us  thy  humble 

servants  in  all  assaults  of  our  enemies ;  that  we,  surely 

trusting  in  thy  defence,  may  not  fear  the  power  of  any 

adversaries,  through  the  might  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

Amen. 

A  Collect  for  Grace. 

f\  LORD,  our  heavenly  Father,  Almighty  and  everlasting 
^  God,  who  hast  safely  brought  us  to  the  beginning  of 
this  day ;  Defend  us  in  the  same  with  thy  mighty  power ; 
and  grant  that  this  day  we  fall  into  no  sin,  neither  run  into 
any  kind  of  danger ;  but  that  all  our  doings,  being  ordered 
by  thy  governance,  may  be  righteous  in  thy  sight ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

A  Prayer  for  the  President  of  the  United  States,  and  all  in 

Civil  Authority. 

OLORD,  our  heavenly  Father,  the  high  and  mighty  Ruler 
of  the  universe,  who  dost  from  thy  throne  behold  all  the 
dwellers  upon  earth ;  Most  heartily  we  beseech  thee  with 
thy  favour  to  behold  and  bless  thy  servant  The  President 
of  the  United  States,  and  all  others  in  authority ;  and  so 
replenish  them  with  the  grace  of  thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  they 
*_ * 


-!- * 

MORNING  PRAYER. 

^ . 

may  always  incline  to  thy  will,  and  walk  in  thy  way.  Endue 
them  plenteously  with  heavenly  gifts  ;  grant  them  in  health 
and  prosperity  long  to  live ;  and  finally,  after  this  life,  to 
attain  everlasting  joy  and  felicity ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.    Amen. 

^  The  following  Prayers  are  to  be  omitted  here,  when  the  Litany  is  read. 

A  Prayer  for  the  Clergy  and  People. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  from  whom  cometli 
-  every  good  and  perfect  gift;  Send  down  upon  our 
Bishops,  and  other  Clergy,  and  upon  the  Congregations 
committed  to  their  charge,  the  healthful  Spirit  of  thy  grace ; 
and,  that  they  may  truly  please  thee,  pour  upon  them 
the  continual  dew  of  thy  blessing.  Grant  this,  0  Lord,  for 
the  honour  of  our  Advocate  and  Mediator,  Jesus  Christ. 

Amen. 

A  Prayer  for  all  Conditions  of  Men. 

OGOD,  the  Creator  and  Preserver  of  all  mankind,  we 
humbly  beseech  thee  for  all  sorts  and  conditions  of 
men ;  that  thou  wouldest  be  pleased  to  make  thy  ways 
known  unto  them,  thy  saving  health  unto  all  nations. 
More  especially  we  pray  for  thy  holy  Church  universal; 
that  it  may  be  so  guided  and  governed  by  thy  good  Spirit, 
that  all  who  profess  and  call  themselves  Christians  may  be 
led  into  the  way  of  truth,  and  hold  the  faith  in  unity  of 
spirit,  in  the  bond  of  peace,  and  in  righteousness  of  life. 
Finally,  we  commend  to  thy  fatherly  goodness  all  those 
who  are  any  ways  afflicted,  or  distressed,  in  mind,  body,  or 
estate;  that  it  may  please  thee  to  comfort  and  relieve 
them,  according  to  their  several  necessities ;  giving  them 
patience  under  their  sufferings,  and  a  happy  issue  out  of 
all  their  afflictions.  And  this  we  beg  for  Jesus  Christ's 
sake.    Amen. 

A  General  Thanksgiving. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  Father  of  all  mercies,  we,  thine  un- 
•£*-  worthy  servants,  do  give  thee  most  humble  and  hearty 
thanks  for  all  thy  goodness  and  loving-kindness  to  us,  and 
to  all  men.  We  bless  thee  for  our  creation,  preservation, 
and  all  the  blessings  of  this  life  ;  but  above  all,  for  thine 
inestimable  love  in  the  redemption  of  the  world  by  our 

* 


MORNING  PRAYER. 


Lord  Jesus  Christ;  for  the  means  of  grace,  and  for  the 
hope  of  glory.  And,  we  beseech  thee,  give  us  that  due 
sense  of  all  thy  mercies,  that  our  hearts  may  be  unfeign- 
edly  thankful,  and  that  we  may  show  forth  thy  praise,  not 
only  with  our  lips,  but  in  our  lives ;  by  giving  up  ourselves 
to  thy  service,  and  by  walking  before  thee  in  holiness  and 
righteousness  all  our  days  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord, 
to  whom,  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  all  honour  and 
glory,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

A  Prayer  of  St.  Chrysostom. 
ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  given  us  grace  at  this  time 
-*■*-  with  one  accord  to  make  our  common  supplications 
unto  thee ;  and  dost  promise  that  when  two  or  three  are 
gathered  together  in  thy  Name  thou  wilt  grant  their  re- 
quests ;  Fulfil  now,  0  Lord,  the  desires  and  petitions  of  thy 
servants,  as  may  be  most  expedient  for  them  ;  granting  us 
in  this  world  knowledge  of  thy  truth,  and  in  the  world  to 
come  life  everlasting.    Amen. 

2  Cor.  xiii.  14. 
fTlHE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of  God, 
■*•  and  the  fellowship  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  us  all 
evermore.    Amen. 


Here  endeth  the  Order  of  Morning  Prayer. 


.«. _ * 


THE  ORDER  FOR  DAILY 

EVENING  PRAYER. 


^  The  Minister  shall  begin  the  EVENING  PRAYER,  ly  reading  one  or 
more  of  the  following  Sentences  of  Scripture. 

THE  Lord  is  in  his  holy  temple  ;  let  all  the  earth  keep 
silence  before  him.    Hob.  ii.  20. 

From  the  rising  of  the  sun  even  unto  the  going  down  of 
the  same,  my  Xame  shall  be  great  among  the  Gentiles  ;  and 
in  every  place  incense  shall  be  offered  unto  my  Name,  and 
a  pure  offering :  for  my  Name  shall  be  great  among  the 
heathen,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts.    Mai.  i.  11. 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the  meditation  of  my 
heart,  be  alway  acceptable  in  thy  sight,  0  Lord,  my  strength 
and  my  redeemer.    Psalm  xix.  11,  15. 

When  the  wicked  man  turneth  away  from  his  wickedness 
that  he  hath  committed,  and  doeth  that  which  is  lawful  and 
right,  he  shall  save  his  soul  alive.    Ezek.  xviii.  27. 

I  acknowledge  my  transgressions ;  and  my  sin  is  ever  be- 
fore me.    Psalm  li.  3. 

Hide  thy  face  from  my  sins ;  and  blot  out  all  mine  iniqui- 
ties.   Psalm  1L  9. 

The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit :  a  broken  and  a 
contrite  heart,  0  God,  thou  wilt  not  despise.    Psalm,  li.  17. 

Rend  your  heart,  and  not  your  garments,  and  turn  unto 
the  Lord  your  God ;  for  he  is  gracious  and  merciful,  slow 
to  anger,  and  of  great  kindness,  and  repenteth  him  of  the 
evil.    Joel  ii.  13. 

To  the  Lord  our  God  belong  mercies  and  forgivenesses, 
though  we  have  rebelled  against  him ;  neither  have  we 
obeyed  the  voice  of  the  Lord  our  God,  to  walk  in  his  laws 
which  he  set  before  us.    Dan.  ix.  9,  10. 

0  Lord,  correct  me,  but  with  judgment ;  not  in  thine 
anger,  lest  thou  bring  me  to  nothing.  Jer.  x.  21.  Psalm, 
vi.  1. 

R,epent  ye  ;  for  the  Kingdom  of  Heaven  is  at  hand.  St. 
Matt.  iii.  2. 

1  will  arise,  and  go  to  my  father,  and  will  say  unto  him, 
Father,  I  have  sinned  against  heaven,  and  before  thee,  and 

* .;. 

n 


* + 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

am  no  more  worthy  to  be  called  thy  son.  St  Lvke  xv. 
18, 19. 

Enter  not  into  judgment  with  thy  servant,  0  Lord  ;  for 
in  thy  sight  shall  no  man  living  be  justified.  Psalm  cxliii.  2. 

If  we  say  that  we  have  no  sin,  we  deceive  ourselves,  and 
the  truth  is  not  in  us ;  but  if  we  confess  our  sins,  God  is 
faithful  and  just  to  forgive  us  our  sins,  and  to  cleanse  us 
from  all  unrighteousness.    1  John  i.  8,  9. 

f  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

DEARLY  beloved  brethren,  the  Scripture  moveth  us,  in 
sundry  places,  to  acknowledge  and  confess  our  manifold 
sins  and  wickedness  ;  and  that  we  should  not  dissemble  nor 
cloak  them  before  the  face  of  Almighty  God,  our  heavenly 
Father ;  but  confess  them  with  an  humble,  lowly,  penitent, 
and  obedient  heart ;  to  the  end  that  we  may  obtain  forgive- 
ness of  the  same,  by  his  infinite  goodness  and  mercy.  And 
although  we  ought,  at  all  times,  humbly  to  acknowledge  our 
sins  before  God  ;  yet  ought  we  chiefly  so  to  do,  when  we  as- 
semble and  meet  together  to  render  thanks  for  the  great 
benefits  that  we  have  received  at  his  hands,  to  set  forth  his 
most  worthy  praise,  to  hear  his  most  holy  Word,  and  to  ask 
those  things  which  are  requisite  and  necessary,  as  well  for 
the  body  as  the  soul.  "Wherefore  I  pray  and  beseech  you, 
as  many  as  are  here  present,  to  accompany  me  with  a  pure 
heart,  and  humble  voice,  unto  the  throne  of  the  heavenly 
grace,  saying — 

A  General  Confession. 

f  To  be  said  by' the  whole  Congregation,  after  the  Minister,  all  Imeeling. 

ALMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  Father ;  We  have  err- 
ed, and  strayed  from  thy  ways  like  lost  sheep.  We 
have  followed  too  much  the  devices  and  desires  of  our  own 
hearts.  We  have  offended  against  thy  holy  laws.  We  have 
left  undone  those  things  which  we  ought  to  have  done ;  And 
we  have  done  those  things  which  we  ought  not  to  have 
done  ;  And  there  is  no  health  in  us.  But  thou,  0  Lord, 
have  mercy  upon  us,  miserable  offenders.  Spare  thou 
those,  0  God,  who  confess  their  faults.  Restore  thou  those 
who  are  penitent ;  According  to  thy  promises  declared  un- 
to mankind  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord.  And  grant,  0  most 
merciful  Father,  for  his  sake  ;  That  we  may  hereafter  live 
a  godly,  righteous,  and  sober  life,  To  the  glory  of  thy  holy 
Name.    Amen. 

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.J* * 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

The  Declaration  of  Absolution,  or  Remission  of  Sins. 

%  To  be  made  by  the  Priest  alone,  standing  ;  the  People  still  kneeling. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
•Tjl  who  desireth  not  the  death  of  a  sinner,  but  rather  that 
he  may  turn  from  his  wickedness  and  live,  hath  given  power, 
and  commandment,  to  his  Ministers,  to  declare  and  pro- 
nounce to  his  people,  being  penitent,  the  Absolution  and 
Remission  of  their  sins.  He  pardoneth  and  absolveth  all  those 
who  truly  repent,  and  unfeignedly  believe  his  holy  Gospel. 
"Wherefore  let  us  beseech  him  to  grant  us  true  repentance, 
and  his  Holy  Spirit,  that  those  things  may  please  him  which 
we  do  at  this  present ;  and  that  the  rest  of  our  life  hereafter 
may  be  pure  and  holy ;  so  that  at  the  last  we  may  come  to 
his  eternal  joy  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

%  The  People  shall  answer  here,  and  at  the  end  of  every  Prayer,  Amen. 

f  Or  this. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  of  his  great 
•£*-  mercy  hath  promised  forgiveness  of  sins  to  all  those 
who,  with  hearty  repentance  and  true  faith,  turn  unto  him  ; 
Have  mercy  upon  you ;  pardon  and  deliver  you  from  all 
your  sins ;  confirm  and  strengthen  you  in  all  goodness ;  and 
bring  you  to  everlasting  life;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

^T  Then  the  Minister  shall  kneel,  and  say  the  Lord's  Prayer ;  the  People 
still  kneeling,  and  repeating  it  with  him,  both  here,  and  wheresoever  else 
it  is  used  in  Divine  Service. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy  Name. 
Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  As  it  is 
in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive 
us  our  trespasses,  As  we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against 
us.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation ;  But  deliver  us  from 
evil :  For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the 
glory,  for  ever  and  ever.    Amen. 

1T  Then  likewise  he  shall  say, 

O  Lord,  open  thou  our  lips. 

A  nswer.    And  our  mouth  shall  show  forth  thy  praise. 

IT  Here,  all  standing  up,  the  Minister  shall  say, 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost ; 

Ansicer.  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever 
shall  be,  world  without  end. 

* ^ 


* 


EVENING  PRAYER. 


Minister.    Praise  ye  the  Lord. 
Answer.    The  Lord's  Name  be  praised. 

if  Then  shall  follow  a  Portion  of  the  Psalms,  as  they  are  appointed,  or 
one  of  the  Selections,  as  they  are  set  forth  by  this  Church,  with  the 
Doxology,  as  in  the  Morning  Strvice. 

«T  Then  shall  be  read  the  first  Lesson,  according  to  the  Table  or  Calendar. 
%  After  winch  shall  be  said  or  sung  the  following  Psalm,  except  ichen  it  is 

read  in  the  ordinary  course  of  the  Psalms,  on  the  nimtee7\th  day  of  the 

month. 

Cantate  Domino.    Psalm  xcviii. 

OSIN/G  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song ;  for  he  hath  done  mar- 
vellous things. 

"With  his  own  right  hand,  and  with  his  holy  arm,  hath  he 
gotten  himself  the  victory. 

The  Lord  declared  his  salvation  ;  his  righteousness  hath 
he  openly  showed  in  the  sight  of  the  heathen. 

He  hath  remembered  his  mercy  and  truth  toward  the 
house  of  Israel ;  and  all  the  ends  of  the  world  have  seen  the 
salvation  of  our  God. 

Show  yourselves  joyful  unto  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands ;  sing, 
rejoice,  and  give  thanks. 

Praise  the  Lord  upon  the  harp  ;  sing  to  the  harp  with  a 
psalm  of  thanksgiving. 

With  trumpets  also  and  shawms,  0  show  yourselves  joy- 
ful before  the  Lord,  the  King. 

Let  the  sea  make  a  noise,  and  all  that  therein  is ;  the 
round  world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

Let  the  floods  clap  their  hands,  and  let  the  hills  be  joyful 
together  before  the  Lord  ;  for  he  cometh  to  judge  the 
earth. 

With  righteousness  shall  he  judge  the  world,  and  the 
people  with  equity. 

«T  Or  this. 

Bonum  est  confiteri.    Psalm  xcii. 

IT  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  and  to 
sing  praises  unto  thy  ZS'ame,  0  Most  Highest ; 
To  tell  of  thy  loving-kindness  early  in  the  morning,  and  of 
thy  truth  in  the  night  season  ; 

Upon  an  instrument  of  ten  strings,  and  upon  the  lute  ; 
upon  a  loud  instrument,  and  upon  the  harp. 

For  thou,  Lord,  hast  made  me  glad  through  thy  works  ; 
and  I  will  rejoice  in  giving  praise  for  the  operations  of  thy 
hands. 

i, _ J- 


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EVENING  PRAYER. 


1T  Then  a  Lesson  of  the  New  2'estament,  as  it  is  appointed. 

ST  A  nd  after  that,  shall  be  sung  or  said  this  Psalm,  except  on  the  twelfth 

day  of  the  month. 

Deus  misereatur.    Psalm  lxvii. 

GOD  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us,  and  show  us  the 
light  of  his  countenance,  and  be  merciful  unto  us ; 

Tiiat  thy  way  may  be  known  upon  earth,  thy  saving 
health  among  all  nations. 

Let  the  people  praise  thee,  0  God ;  yea,  let  all  the  people 
praise  thee. 

0  let  the  nations  rejoice  and  be  glad  ;  for  thou  shalt  jucfgo 
the  folk  righteously,  and  govern  the  nations  upon  earth. 

Let  the  people  praise  thee,  0  God ;  yea,  let  all  the  people 
praise  thee. 

Then  shall  the  earth  bring  forth  her  increase ;  and  God, 
even  our  own  God,  shall  give  us  his  blessing. 

God  shall  bless  us ;  and  all  the  ends  of  the  world  shall 
fear  him. 

%  Or  this. 

Benedlc,  anima  mea.    Psalm  ciii. 

PRAISE  the  Lord,  0  my  soul ;  and  all  that  is  within  me, 
praise  his  holy  Name. 

Praise  the  Lord,  0  my  soul,  and  forget  not  all  his  benefits : 

Who  forgiveth  all  thy  sin,  and  healeth  all  thine  infirmities ; 

Who  saveth  thy  life  from  destruction,  and  crowneth  thee 
with  mercy  and  loving-kindness. 

0  praise  the  Lord,  ye  Angels  of  his,  ye  that  excel  in 
strength ;  ye  that  fulfil  his  commandment,  and  hearken 
unto  the  voice  of  his  word. 

0  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  hosts ;  ye  servants  of  his 
that  do  his  pleasure. 

0  speak  good  of  the  Lord,  all  ye  works  of  his,  in  all  places 
of  his  dominion :  praise  thou  the  Lord,  0  my  soul. 

IT  Then  shall  be  said  the  Apostles'"  Creed  by  the  Minister  and  the  People, 
standing.  And  any  Churches  may  omit  the  words,  He  descended  into 
hell,  or  may,  instead  of  them,  use  the  words,  He  went  into  the  place  of 
departed  spirits,  which  are  considered  as  words  of  the  same  meaning  in 
the  Creed. 

T  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of  hea- 
J-  ven  and  earth  : 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  his  only  Son  our  Lord ;  Who  was 
conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Born  of  the  Virgin  Mary; 


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EVENING  PRAYER. 

known  unto  them,  thy  saving  health  unto  all  nations. 
More  especially  we  pray  for  thy  holy  Church  universal; 
that  it  may  be  so  guided  and  governed  by  thy  good  Spirit, 
that  all  who  profess  and  call  themselves  Christians  may  be 
led  into  the  way  of  truth,  and  hold  the  faith  in  unity  of  spi- 
rit, in  the  bond  of  peace,  and  in  righteousness  of  life.  Fi- 
nally, we  commend  to  thy  fatherly  goodness  all  those  who 
are  any  ways  afflicted,  or  distressed,  in  mind,  l>ody,  or 
estate ;  that  it  may  please  thee  to  comfort  and  relieve  them, 
according  to  their  several  necessities  ;  giving  them  patience 
under  their  sufferings,  and  a  happy  issue  out  of  all  their 
afflictions.  And  this  we  beg  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake.  Amen, 

A  General  Thanksgiving. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Father  of  all  mercies,  we,  thine  un- 
worthy servants,  do  give  thee  most  humble  and  hearty 
thanks  for  all  thy  goodness  and  loving-kindness  to  us,  and 
to  all  men.  We  bless  thee  for  our  creation,  preservation, 
and  all  the  blessings  of  this  life  ;  but  above  all,  for  thine  in- 
estimable love  in  the  redemption  of  the  world  by  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ ;  for  the  means  of  grace,  and  for  the  hope  of 
glory.  And,  we  beseech  thee,  give  us  that  due  sense  of  all 
thy  mercies,  that  our  hearts  may  be  unfeignedly  thankful, 
and  that  we  may  show  forth  thy  praise,  not  only  with  our 
lips,  but  in  our  lives ;  by  giving  up  ourselves  to  thy  service, 
and  by  walking  before  thee  in  holiness  and  righteousness  all 
our  days ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  to  whom,  with 
thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  all  honour  and  glory,  world 
without  end.    Amen. 

A  Prayer  of  St.  Chrysostom. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  given  us  grace  at  this  time 
with  one  accord  to  make  our  common  supplications 
unto  thee ;  and  dost  promise  that  when  two  or  three  are 
gathered  together  in  thy  Xame  thou  wilt  grant  their  re- 
quests ;  Fulfil  now,  0  Lord,  the  desires  and  petitions  of  thy 
servants,  as  may  be  most  expedient  for  them  ;  granting  us 
in  this  world  knowledge  of  thy  truth,  and  in  the  world  to 
come  life  everlasting.    A  men. 

2  Cor.  xiii.  14. 

THE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of  God, 
and  the  fellowship  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  us  all 
evermore.    Amen. 

Here  endeth  the  Order  of  Evening  Prayer, 


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THE  LITANY, 

OR    GENERAL    SUPPLICATIONS 

T  To   be  used  after  Morning   Service,  on  Sundays,  Wednesdays,  and 

Fridays. 

OGOD  the  Father  of  Heaven  ;  have  mercy  upon  us  mi- 
serable sinners. 

0  God  the  Father  of  Heaven  ;  tiave  mercy  upon  us 
miserable  sinners. 

O  God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world ;  have  mercy  upon 
us  miserable  sinners. 

0  God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world  ;  have  mercy  up<m 
us  miserable  sinners. 

O  God  the  Holy  Ghost,  proceeding  from  the  Father  and 
the  Son ;  have  mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

0  God  the  Holy  Ghost,  proceeding  from  the  Father  and 
the  Son ;  have  mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

0  holy,  blessed,  and  glorious  Trinity,  three  Persons  and 
one  God ;  have  mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

0  holy,  blessed,  and  glorious  Trinity,  three  Persons  and 
one  God;  have  mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

Remember  not,  Lord,  our  offences,  nor  the  offences  of  our 
fore-fathers ;  neither  take  thou  vengeance  of  our  sins : 
spare  us,  good  Lord,  spare  thy  people,  whom  thou  hast  re- 
deemed with  thy  most  precious  blood,  and  be  not  angry 
with  us  for  ever. 

Spare  us,  good  Lord. 

From  all  evil  and  mischief;  from  sin;  from  the  crafts 
and  assaults  of  the  devil ;  from  thy  wrath,  and  from  ever- 
lasting damnation, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  all  blindness  of  heart ;  from  pride,  vain-glory,  and 
hypocrisy ;  from  envy,  hatred,  and  malice,  and  all  unchari- 
tableness, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  all  inordinate  and  sinful  affections ;  and  from  all 
the  deceits  of  the  world,  the  flesh,  and  the  devil, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  lightning  and  tempest ;  from  plague,  pestilence,  and 
famine ;  from  battle  and  murder,  and  from  sudden  death, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  all  sedition,  privy  conspiracy,  and  rebellion ;  from 


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THE  LITANY. 


all  false  doctrine,  heresy,  and  schism ;  from  hardness  of 
heart,  and  contempt  of  thy  Word  and  Commandment, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 
By  the  mystery  of  thy  holy  Incarnation ;  by  thy  holy 
Kativity  and  Circumcision ;  by  thy  Baptism,  Fasting,  and 
Temptation, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 
By  thine  Agony  and  Bloody  Sweat;  by  thy  Cross  and 
Passion ;  by  thy  precious  Death  and  Burial ;  by  thy  glo- 
rious Eesurrection  and  Ascension ;  and  by  the  coming  of 
the  Holy  Ghost, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 
In  all  time  of  our  tribulation  ;  in  all  time  of  our  pros- 
perity ;  in  the  hour  of  death,  and  in  the  day  of  judgment, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 
We  sinners  do  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  0  Lord  God ;  and 
that  it  may  please  thee  to  rule  and  govern  thy  holy  Church 
universal  in  the  right  way ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  bless  and  preserve  all  Chris- 
tian Rulers  and  Magistrates,  giving  them  grace  to  execute 
justice,  and  to  maintain  truth ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  illuminate  all  Bishops,  Priests, 
and  Deacons,  with  true  knowledge  and  understanding  of 
thy  Word;  and  that  both  by  their  preaching  and  living 
they  may  set  it  forth,  and  show  it  accordingly  ; 
We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  bless  and  keep  all  thy  people ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  to  all  nations  unity,  peace, 
and  concord ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  us  an  heart  to  love  and 
fear  thee,  and  diligently  to  live  after  thy  commandments  ; 
We  beseech  Viee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  to  all  thy  people  increase 
of  grace  to  hear  meekly  thy  Word,  and  to  receive  it  with 
pure  affection,  and  to  bring  forth  the  fruits  of  the  Spirit ; 
We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  bring  into  the  way  of  truth  all 
such  as  have  erred,  and  are  deceived  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 


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THE  LITANY. 


That  it  may  please  thee  to  strengthen  such  as  do  stand  ; 
and  to  comfort  and  help  the  weak-hearted ;  and  to  raise 
up  those  who  fall ;  and  finally  to  beat  down  Satan  under 
our  feet ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  succour,  help,  and  comfort, 
all  who  are  in  danger,  necessity,  and  tribulation ; 
We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  preserve  all  who  travel  by  land 
or  by  water,  all  women  in  the  perils  of  child-birth,  all  sick 
persons,  and  young  children ;  and  to  show  thy  pity  upon 
all  prisoners  and  captives ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  defend,  and  provide  for,  the 
fatherless  children,  and  widows,  and  all  who  are  desolate 
and  oppressed ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  its,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  have  mercy  upon  all  men ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  forgive  our  enemies,  persecu- 
tors, and  slanderers,  and  to  turn  their  hearts  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  tear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  and  preserve  to  our  use 
the  kindly  fruits  of  the  earth,  so  that  in  due  time  we  may 
enjoy  them ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  us  true  repentance ;  to 
forgive  us  all  our  sins,  negligences,  and  ignorances ;  and 
to  endue  us  with  the  grace  of  thy  Holy  Spirit  to  amend  our 
lives  according  to  thy  holy  Word ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
Son  of  God,  we  beseech  thee  to  hear  us. 

Son  of  God,  we  beseech  thee  to  hear  us. 
0  Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world ; 

Grant  us  thy  peace. 

0  Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world ; 

Have  mercy  upon  us. 

^  The  Minister  may,  at  his  discretion,  omit  all  that  follows  to  tlie  Prayer, 
11  We  humbly  beseech  thee,  O  Father,"  &c. 

0  Christ,  hear  us. 

O  Christ,  hear  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 


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THE  LITANY. 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

^  Then  shall  the  Minister,  and  the  People  with  him,  say  the  Lord's 

Prayer. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy  Name. 
Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  As  it 
is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  for- 
give us  our  trespasses,  As  we  forgive  those  who  trespass  a- 
gainst  us.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation ;  But  deliver 
us  from  evil.  Amen. 
Minister.  0  Lord,  deal  not  with  us  according  to  our  sins. 
Answer.    Neither  reward  us  according  to  our  iniquities. 

Let  us  pray. 

OGOD,  merciful  Father,  who  despisest  not  the  sighing  of 
a  contrite  heart,  nor  the  desire  of  such  as  are  sorrow- 
ful ;  Mercifully  assist  our  prayers  which  we  make  before 
thee  in  all  our  troubles  and  adversities,  whensoever  they 
oppress  us ;  and  graciously  hear  us,  that  those  evils  which 
the  craft  and  subtilty  of  the  devil  or  man  worketh  against 
us,  may,  by  thy  good  providence,  be  brought  to  nought ; 
that  we  thy  servants,  being  hurt  by  no  persecutions,  may 
evermore  give  thanks  unto  thee  in  thy  holy  Church ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
0  Lord,  cerise,  help  us,  and  deliver  us  for  thy  Name's  sake. 

OGOD,  we  have  heard  with  our  ears,  and  our  fathers  have 
declared  unto  us,  the  noble  works  that  thou  didst  in 
their  days,  and  in  the  old  time  before  them. 

0  Lord,  arise,  help  us,  and  deliver  us  for  thine  honour. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost ; 

Answer.  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall 
be,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

From  our  enemies  defend  us,  O  Christ. 

Graciously  look  upon  our  afflictions. 

With  pity  behold  the  sorrows  of  our  hearts. 

Mercifully  forgive  the  sins  of  thy  people. 

Favourably  with  mercy  hear  our  prayers. 

0  Son  of  David,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Both  now  and  ever  vouchsafe  to  hear  us,  0  Christ. 

Graciously  hear  us,  0 Christ;  graciously  hear  us, 0  Lord, 
Christ. 
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THE  LITANHT. 


Minister.    0  Lord,  let  thy  mercy  be  showed  upon  us  ; 
Answer.    As  we  do  put  our  trust  in  thee. 

Let  us  pray. 
TT7E  humbly  beseech  thee,  0  Father,  mercifully  to  look 
▼  ▼  upon  our  infirmities  ;  and,  for  the  glory  of  thy  Name, 
turn  from  us  all  those  evils  that  we  most  justly  have  deserv- 
ed ;  and  grant,  that  in  all  our  troubles  we  may  put  our 
whole  trust  and  confidence  in  thy  mercy,  and  evermore  serve 
thee  in  holiness  and  pureness  of  living,  to  thy  honour  and 
glory ;  through  our  only  Mediator  and  Advocate,  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

A  General  Thanksgiving. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Father  of  all  mercies,  we,  thine  unwor- 
■  thy  servants,  do  give  thee  most  humble  and  hearty 
thanks  for  all  thy  goodness  and  loving-kindness  to  us,  and 
to  all  men.  We  bless  thee  for  our  creation,  preservation, 
and  all  the  blessings  of  this  life ;  but  above  all,  for  thine  in- 
estimable love  in  the  redemption  of  the  world  by  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ  ;  for  the  means  of  grace,  and  for  the  hope  of 
glory.  And,  we  beseech  thee,  give  us  that  due  sense  of  all 
thy  mercies,  that  our  hearts  may  be  unfeignedly  thankful, 
and  that  we  may  show  forth  thy  praise,  not  only  with  our 
lips,  but  in  our  lives  ;  by  giving  up  ourselves  to  thy  service, 
and  by  walking  before  thee  in  holiness  and  righteousness  all 
our  days  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  to  whom,  with 
thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  all  honour  and  glory,  world 
without  end.    Amen. 

A  Prayer  of  St.  Chrysostom. 
A  LMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  given  us  grace  at  this  time 
-£*-  with  one  accord  to  make  our  common  supplications 
unto  thee  ;  and  dost  promise  that  when  two  or  three  are 
gathered  together  in  thy  Xame  thou  wilt  grant  their  re- 
quests ;  Fulfil  now,  O  Lord,  the  desires  and  petitions  of  thy 
servants,  as  may  be  most  expedient  for  them ;  granting  us 
in  this  world  knowledge  of  thy  truth,  and  in  the  world  to 
come  life  everlasting.    Amen. 

2  Cor.  xiii.  14. 

THE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of  God, 
and  the  fellowship  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  us  all 
evermore.    Amen. 


Here  endeth  the  Litany. 


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PRAYERS  AND  THANKSGIVINGS 

UPON  SEVERAL  OCCASIONS. 

%  To  be  used  be/ore  tJie  two  final  Prayers  of  Morning  and  Evening 

Service. 


PKAYERS. 

A  Prayer  for  Congress. 

^  To  be  used  during  their  Session. 

MOST  gracious  God,  we  humbly  beseech  thee,  as  for  the 
people  of  these  United  States  in  general,  so  especially 
for  their  Senate  and  Representatives  in  Congress  assem- 
bled ;  That  thou  wouldest  be  pleased  to  direct  and  prosper 
all  their  consultations,  to  the  advancement  of  thy  glory,  the 
good  of  thy  Church,  the  safety,  honour,  and  welfare  of  thy 
people ;  that  all  things  may  be  so  ordered  and  settled  by 
their  endeavours,  upon  the  best  and  surest  foundations, 
that  peace  and  happiness,  truth  and  justice,  religion  and 
piety,  may  be  established  among  us  for  all  generations. 
These,  and  all  other  necessaries,  for  them,  for  us,  and  thy 
whole  Church,  we  humbly  beg  in  the  Name  and  Mediation 
of  Jesus  Christ,  our  most  blessed  Lord  and  Saviour.  Amen. 

For  Rain. 

OGOD,  heavenly  Father,  who  by  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ 
hast  promised  to  all  those  who  seek  thy  kingdom,  and 
the  righteousness  thereof,  all  things  necessary  to  their  bodi- 
ly sustenance  ;  Send  us,  we  beseech  thee,  in  this  our  neces- 
sity, such  moderate  rain  and  showers,  that  we  may  receive 
the  fruits  of  the  earth  to  our  comfort,  and  to  thy  honour ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

For  Fair  Weather. 

ALMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  Father,  we  humbly  be- 
-  seech  thee,  of  thy  great  goodness,  to  restrain  those  im- 
moderate rains,  wherewith,  for  our  sins,  thou  hast  afflicted 
us.  And  we  pray  thee  to  send  us  such  seasonable  weather, 
that  the  earth  may,  in  due  time,  yield  her  increase  for  our 
use  and  benefit.  And  give  us  grace,  that  we  may  learn  by 
thy  punishments,  to  amend  our  lives,  and  for  thy  clemency 
to  give  thee  thanks  and  praise ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 


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PKAYERS. 


In  Time  of  Dearth  and  Famine. 

OGOD,  heavenly  Father,  whose  gift  it  is  that  the  rain  doth 
fall,  and  the  earth  bring  forth  her  increase  ;  Behold,  we 
beseech  thee,  the  afflictions  of  thy  people  ;  increase  the 
fruits  of  the  earth  by  thy  heavenly  benediction ;  and  grant 
that  the  scarcity  and  dearth,  which  we  now  most  justly  suf- 
fer for  our  sins,  may,  through  thy  goodness,  be  mercifully 
turned  into  plenty ;  for  the  love  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord, 
to  whom,  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  all  honour  and 
glory,  now  and  for  ever.    Amen. 

In  Time  of  War  and  Tumults. 

0  ALMIGHTY  God,  the  supreme  Governor  of  all  things, 
whose  power  no  creature  is  able  to  resist,  to  whom  it 
belongeth  justly  to  punish  sinners,  and  to  be  merciful  to 
those  who  truly  repent ;  Save  and  deliver  us,  we  humby  be- 
seech thee,  from  the  hands  of  our  enemies ;  that  we,  being 
armed  with  thy  defence,  may  be  preserved  evermore  from 
all  perils,  to  glorify  thee,  who  art  the  only  giver  of  all  vic- 
tory; through  the  merits  of  thy  Son,  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen, 

For  those  who  are  to  be  admitted  into  Holy  Orders. 

%  To  be  used  in  the  Weds  preceding  the  stated  Times  of  Ordination. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  hast  pur- 
chased to  thyself  an  universal  Church  by  the  precious 
blood  of  thy  dear  Son ;  Mercifully  look  upon  the  same,  and 
at  this  time  so  guide  and  govern  the  minds  of  thy  servants 
the  Bishops  and  Pastors  of  thy  flock,  that  they  may  lay 
hands  suddenly  on  no  man,  but  faithfully  and  wisely  make 
choice  of  fit  persons,  to  serve  in  the  sacred  Ministry  of  thy 
Church.  And,  to  those  who  shall  be  ordained  to  any  holy 
function,  give  thy  grace  and  heavenly  benediction ;  that  both 
by  their  life  and  doctrine  they  may  show  forth  thy  glory, 
and  set  forward  the  salvation  of  all  men ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

f  Or  this. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  the  giver  of  all  good  gifts,  who  of  thy 
divine  providence  hast  appointed  divers  Orders  in  thy 
Church ;  Give  thy  grace,  we  humbly  beseech  thee,  to  all 
those  who  are  to  be  called  to  any  office  and  administration 
in  the  same ;  and  so  replenish  them  with  the  truth  of  thy 
doctrine,  and  endue  them  with  innocency  of  life,  that  they 


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PRAYERS. 


may  faithfully  serve  before  thee,  to  the  glory  of  thy  great 
Name,  and  the  benefit  of  thy  holy  Church ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

In  Time  of  great  Sickness  and  Mortality. 

0  ALMIGHTY  God,  the  Lord  of  life  and  death,  of  sick- 
ness and  health ;  Regard  our  supplications,  we  humbly 
beseech  thee ;  and,  as  thou  hast  thought  fit  to  visit  us  for 
our  sins  with  great  sickness  and  mortality,  in  the  midst  of 
thy  judgment,  O  Lord,  remember  mercy.  Have  pity  upon 
us  miserable  sinners,  and  withdraw  from  us  the  grievous 
sickness  with  which  we  are  afflicted.  May  this  thy  fatherly 
correction  have  its  due  influence  upon  us,  by  leading  us  to 
consider  how  frail  and  uncertain  our  life  is ;  that  we  may 
apply  our  hearts  unto  that  heavenly  wisdom  which  in  the 
end  will  bring  us  to  everlasting  life ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.    Amen. 

For  a  Sick  Person. 

0  FATHER,  of  mercies  and  God  of  all  comfort,  our  only 
help  in  time  of  need ;  Look  down  from  heaven,  we 
humbly  beseech  thee,  behold,  visit,  and  relieve  thy  sick  ser- 
vant, for  whom  our  prayers  are  desired.  Look  upon  him 
with  the  eyes  of  thy  mercy ;  comfort  him  with  a  sense  of 
thy  goodness ;  preserve  him  from  the  temptations  of  the 
enemy ;  give  him  patience  under  his  affliction ;  and,  in 
thy  good  time,  restore  him  to  health,  and  enable  him  to 
lead  the  residue  of  his  life  in  thy  fear,  and  to  thy  glory. 
Or  else  give  him  grace  so  to  take  thy  visitation,  that,  after 
this  painful  life  ended,  he  may  dwell  with  thee  in  life  ever- 
lasting ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

For  a  Sick  Child. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  and  merciful  Father,  to  whom  alone 
-  belong  the  issues  of  life  and  death  ;  Look  down  from 
heaven,  we  humbly  beseech  thee,  with  the  eyes  of  mercy, 
upon  the  sick  child  for  whom  our  prayers  are  desired.  De- 
liver him,  O  Lord,  in  thy  good  appointed  time,  from  his 
bodily  pain,  and  visit  him  with  thy  salvation ;  that  if  it 
should  be  thy  good  pleasure  to  prolong  his  days  here  on 
earth,  lie  may  live  to  thee,  and  be  an  instrument  of  thy 
glory,  by  serving  thee  faithfully,  and  doing  good  in  his 
generation.  Or  else  receive  him  into  those  heavenly  habi- 
tations, where  the  souls  of  those  who  sleep  in  the  Lord 


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PRAYERS. 

Jesus  enjoy  perpetual  rest  and  felicity.    Grant  this,  0  Lord, 
for  the  love  of  thy  Son,  our  Saviour,  Jesus  Christ.    A  men. 

For  a  Persoriy  or  Persons,  going  to  Sea. 

0  ETERNAL  God,  who  alone  spreadest  out  the  heavens, 
and  rulest  the  raging  of  the  sea ;  We  commend  to  thy 
Almighty  protection,  thy  servant,  for  whose  preservation  on 
the  great  deep  our  prayers  are  desired.  Guard  him,  we 
beseech  thee,  from  the  dangers  of  the'  sea,  from  sickness, 
from  the  violence  of  enemies,  and  from  every  evil  to  which 
he  may  be  exposed.  Conduct  him  in  safety  to  the  haven 
where  he  would  be,  with  a  grateful  sense  of  thy  mercies ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

For  a  Person  under  Affliction. 

0  MERCIFUL  God,  and  heavenly  Father,  who  hast  taught 
us  in  thy  holy  Word  that  thou  dost  not  willingly  afflict 
or  grieve  the  children  of  men  ;  Look  with  pity,  we  beseech 
thee,  upon  the  sorrows  of  thy  servant,  for  whom  our  prayers 
are  desired.  In  thy  wisdom  thou  hast  seen  fit  to  visit  him 
with  trouble,  and  to  bring  distress  upon  Jam.  Remember 
him,  O  Lord,  in  mercy ;  sanctify  thy  fatherly  correction  to 
him;  endue  his  soul  with  patience  under  his  affliction,  and 
with  resignation  to  thy  blessed  will ;  comfort  him  with  a 
sense  of  thy  goodness  ;  lift  up  thy  countenance  upon  him, 
and  give  him  peace ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.   Amen. 

For  Malefactors,  aft-er  Condemnation. 

^T  Or  else  the  Prayer  in  the  Visitation  of  Prisoners,  beginning,   u  O 
Father  of  Mercies,"  &c.  may  be  used. 

OMOST  gracious  and  merciful  God,  we  earnestly  beseech 
thee  to  have  pity  and  compassion  upon  those  persons 
recommended  to  our  prayers,  who  now  lie  under  the  sen- 
tence of  the  law,  and  are  appointed  to  die.  Visit  them,  0 
Lord,  with  thy  mercy  and  salvation ;  convince  them  of  the 
miserable  condition  they  are  in,  by  their  sins  and  wicked- 
ness ;  and  let  thy  powerful  grace  produce  in  them  such  a 
godly  sorrow,  and  sincere  repentance,  as  thou  wilt  be  pleased 
to  accept.  Give  them  a  strong  and  lively  faith  in  thy  Son, 
our  blessed  Saviour,  and  make  it  effectual  to  the  salvation 
of  their  souls.  O  Lord,  in  judgment  remember  mercy; 
and  whatever  sufferings  they  are  to  endure  in  this  world, 
yet  deliver  them,  O  God,  from  the  bitter  pains  of  eternal 
death.  Pardon  their  sins,  and  save  their  souls,  for  the  sake 
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THANKSGIVINGS. 

and  merits  of  thy  dear  Son,  our  blessed  Saviour  and  Re- 
deemer.   Anun. 

A  Prayer  to  be  used  at  the  Meetings  of  Convention. 
A  LMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who  by  thy  Holy  Spirit 
■A  didst  preside  in  the  Councils  of  the  blessed  Apostles, 
and  hast  promised,  through  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  to  be 
with  thy  Church  to  the  end  of  the  world  ;  "We  beseech  thee 
to  be  present  with  the  Council  of  thy  Church  here  assem- 
bled in  thy  N/anie  and  Presence.  Save  them  from  all  error, 
ignorance,  pride,  and  prejudice  ;  and  of  thy  great  mercy 
vouchsafe,  we  beseech  thee,  so  to  direct,  sanctify,  and 
govern  us  in  our  present  work,  by  the  mighty  power  of  the 
Holy  Ghost,  that  the  comfortable  Gospel  of  Christ  may  be 
truly  preached,  truly  received,  and  truly  followed,  in  all 
places,  to  the  breaking  down  the  kingdom  of  sin,  Satan, 
and  death  ;  till  at  length  the  whole  of  thy  dispersed  sheep, 
being  gathered  into  one  fold,  shall  become  partakers  of 
everlasting  life  ;  through  the  merits  and  death  of  Jesus 
Christ  our  Saviour.    Amen. 

*■  During  the  period  of  the  session  of  any  General  or  Diocesan  Conven- 
tion, the  above  Prayer  may  be  used  by  all  Congregations  of  this  Cfmrch, 
or  of  the  Diocese  concerned ' ;  the  clause  "here  assembled  in  thy  .Yam« 
and  Presence."  being  changed  to  ''now  assembled  in  thy  Xame  and 
Presence;''''  and  the  clause  "govern  us  in  our  present  work,  "  to 
"  govern  them  in  their  present  tcork.  " 


THANKSGIVINGS. 

The  Thanksgiving  of  Women  after  Child-birth. 

^  To  be  said  when  any  Woman,  being  present  in  Church,  shall  have  de- 
fired  to  return  thanJcs  to  Almighty  God  for  her  safe  deliverance. 

0  ALMIGHTY  God,  we  give  thee  humble  thanks  for  that 
thou  hast  been  graciously  pleased  to  preserve,  through 
the  great  pain  and  peril  of  child-birth,  this  woman,  thy 
servant,  who  desireth  now  to  offer  her  praises  and  thanks- 
givings unto  thee.  Grant,  we  beseech  thee,  most  merciful 
Father,  that  she,  through  thy  help,  may  both  faithfully  live 
and  walk  according  to  thy  will  in  this  life  present,  and  also 
may  be  partaker  of  everlasting  glory  in  the  life  to  come ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

For  Rain. 

OGOD,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  by  thy  gracious  provi- 
dence dost  cause  the  former  and  the  latter  rain  to  de- 


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THANKSGIVINGS. 

scend  upon  the  earth,  that  it  may  bring  forth  fruit  for  the 
use  of  man ;  We  give  thee  humble  thanks  that  it  hath 
pleased  thee,  in  our  great  necessity,  to  send  us  at  the  last  a 
joyful  rain  upon  thine  inheritance,  and  to  refresh  it  when 
it  was  dry,  to  the  great  comfort  of  us  thy  unworthy  servants, 
and  to  the  glory  of  thy  holy  Name ;  through  thy  mercies 
in  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

For  Fair  Weather. 

OLORD  God,  who  hast  justly  humbled  us  by  thy  late 
visitation  of  us  with  immoderate  rain  and  waters,  and 
in  thy  mercy  hast  relieved  and  comforted  our  souls  by  this 
seasonable  and  blessed  change  of  weather ;  We  praise  and 
glorify  thy  holy  Name  for  this  thy  mercy,  and  will  always 
declare  thy  loving-kindness  from  generation  to  generation ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

For  Plenty. 

OMOST  merciful  Father,  who  of  thy  gracious  goodness 
hast  heard  the  devout  prayers  of  thy  Church,  and 
turned  our  dearth  and  scarcity  into  plenty ;  We  give  thee 
humble  thanks  for  this  thy  special  bounty ;  beseeching  thee 
to  continue  thy  loving-kindness  unto  us,  that  our  land  may 
yield  us  her  fruits  of  increase,  to  thy  glory  and  our  comfort ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

For  Peace  and  Deliverance  from  our  Enemies. 

0  ALMIGHTY  God,  who  art  a  strong  tower  of  defence 
unto  thy  servants  against  the  face  of  their  enemies; 
We  yield  thee  praise  and  thanksgiving  for  our  deliverance 
from  those  great  and  apparent  dangers  wherewith  we  were 
compassed.  We  acknowledge  it  thy  goodness  that  we  were 
not  delivered  over  as  a  prey  unto  them ;  beseeching  thee 
still  to  continue  such  thy  mercies  towards  us,  that  all  the 
world  may  know  that  thou  art  our  Saviour  and  mighty  De- 
liverer; through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

For  restoring  Public  Peace  at  Home. 

0  ETERNAL  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  alone 
makest  men  to  be  of  one  mind  in  a  house,  and  stillest 
the  outrage  of  a  violent  and  unruly  people ;  We  bless  thy 
holy  Name,  that  it  hath  pleased  thee  to  appease  the  sedi- 
tious tumults  which  have  been  lately  raised  up  amongst  us  ; 
most  humbly  beseeching  thee  to  grant  to  all  of  us  grace, 
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u * 

THANKSGIVINGS. 


that  we  may  henceforth  obediently  walk  in  thy  holy  com- 
mandments ;  and,  leading  a  quiet  and  peaceable  life  in  all 
godliness  and  honesty,  may  continually  offer  unto  thee  our 
sacrifice  of  praise  and  thanksgiving  for  these  thy  mercies 
towards  us ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

For  Deliverance  from  great  Sickness  and  Mortality. 

OLORD  God,  who  hast  wounded  us  for  our  sins,  and  con- 
sumed us  for  our  transgressions,  by  thy  late  heavy  and 
dreadful  visitation ;  and  now,  in  the  midst  of  judgment  re- 
membering mercy,  hast  redeemed  our  souls  from  the  jaws 
of  death ;  We  offer  unto  thy  fatherly  goodness  ourselves, 
our  souls  and  bodies  which  thou  hast  delivered,  to  be  a  liv- 
ing sacrifice  unto  thee,  always  praising  and  magnifying  thy 
mercies  in  the  midst  of  thy  Church  ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.    Amen. 

For  a  Recovery  from  Sickness. 

OGOD,  who  art  the  giver  of  life,  of  health,  and  of  safety ; 
We  bless  thy  Name,  that  thou  hast  been  pleased  to 
deliver  from  his  bodily  sickness  this  thy  servant,  who  now 
desireth  to  return  thanks  unto  thee,  in  the  presence  of  all 
thy  people.  Gracious  art  thou,  0  Lord,  and  full  of  com- 
passion to  the  children  of  men.  May  his  heart  be  duly  im- 
pressed with  a  sense  of  thy  merciful  goodness,  and  may  he 
devote  the  residue  of  his  days  to  an  humble,  holy,  and  obe- 
dient walking  before  thee  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

For  a  Safe  Return  from  Sea. 

MOST  gracious  Lord,  whose  mercy  is  over  all  thy  works  ; 
We  praise  thy  holy  Name  that  thou  hast  been  pleased 
to  conduct  in  safety,  through  the  perils  of  the  great  deep, 
this  thy  servant,  who  now  desireth  to  return  his  thanks  un- 
to thee,  in  thy  holy  Church.  May  he  be  duly  sensible  of  thy 
merciful  providence  towards  him,  and  ever  express  his 
thankfulness  by  a  holy  trust  in  thee,  and  obedience  to  thy 
laws ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 


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THE 

COLLECTS,  EPISTLES,  AND  GOSPELS, 

TO  BE  USED  THROUGHOUT  THE  YEAH. 


Zi)t  Jrirst  Suntoag  in  ^iimt* 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  give  us  grace  that  we  may  cast  away  the 
works  of  darkness,  and  put  upon  us  the  armour  of  light, 
now  in  the  time  of  this  mortal  life,  in  which  thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ  came  to  visit  us  in  great  humility ;  that  in  the  last  day, 
when  he  shall  come  again  in  his  glorious  Majesty  to  judge 
both  the  quick  and  dead,  we  may  rise  to  the  life  immortal, 
through  him  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  now  and  ever.    Amen. 

%  This  Collect  is  to  be  repeated  every  day,  with  fAe  other  Collects  in 
Advent,  until  Christmas-day. 

The  Epistle.     Rom.  xiii.  8. 

OWE  no  man  any  thing,  but  to  love  one  another :  for  he 
that  loveth  another  hath  fulfilled  the  Law.  For  this, 
Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery,  Thou  shalt  not  kill,  Thou 
shalt  not  steal,  Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness,  Thou  shalt 
not  covet ;  and  if  there  be  any  other  commandment,  it  is 
briefly  comprehended  in  this  saying,  namely,  Thou  shalt  love 
thy  neighbour  as  thyself.  Love  worketh  no  ill  to  his  neigh- 
bour ;  therefore  love  is  the  fulfilling  of  the  Law.  And  that, 
knowing  the  time,  that  now  it  is  high  time  to  awake  out  of 
sleep  ;  for  now  is  our  salvation  nearer  than  when  we  believed. 
The  night  is  far  spent,  the  day  is  at  hand ;  let  us  therefore 
cast  oft'  the  works  of  darkness,  and  let  us  put  on  the  armour 
of  light.  Let  us  walk  honestly,  as  in  the  day ;  not  in  rioting 
and  drunkenness,  not  in  chambering  and  wantonness,  not  in 
strife  and  envying.  But  put  ye  on  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and 
make  not  provision  for  the  flesh,  to  fulfil  the  lusts  thereof. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Matt.  xxi.  1. 

TXTHEN  they  drew  nigh  unto  Jerusalem,  and  were  come  to 
*  *  Bethphage,  unto  the  Mount  of  Olives,  then  sent  Jesus  two 
disciples,  saying  unto  them.  Go  into  the  village  over  against 
you,  and  straightway  ye  shall  find  an  ass  tied,  and  a  colt  with 
her :  loose  them,  ana  bring  them  unto  me.  And  if  any  man 
say  aught  unto  you,  ye  shall  say,  The  Lord  hath  need  of  them ; 
and  straightway  he  will  send  them.  All  this  was  done,  that 
it  might  be  fulfilled  which  was  spoken  by  the  prophet,  saying, 
Tell  ye  the  daughter  of  Zion,  Behold,  thy  King  cometh  unto 
thee,  meek,  and  sitting  upon  an  ass,  and  a  colt  the  foal  of  an 
ass.    And  the  disciples  went,  and  did  as  Jesus  commanded 


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them ;  and  brought  the  ass  and  the  colt,  and  put  on  them 
their  clothes,  and  they  set  him  thereon.  And  a  very  great 
multitude  spread  their  garments  in  the  way ;  others  cut  down 
branches  from  the  trees,  and  strewed  them  in  the  way.  And 
the  multitudes  that  went  before,  and  that  followed,  cried,  say- 
ing, Hosanna  to  the  Son  of  David !  Blessed  is  he  that  cometh 
in  the  name  of  the  Lord !  Hosanna  in  the  highest !  And 
when  he  was  come  into  Jerusalem,  all  the  city  was  moved, 
saying,  Who  is  this  ?  And  the  multitude  said,  This  is  Jesus, 
the  Prophet  of  Nazareth  of  Galilee.  And  Jesus  went  into 
the  temple  of  God,  and  cast  out  all  them  that  sold  and  bought 
in  the  temple,  and  overthrew  the  tables  of  the  money-changers, 
and  the  seats  of  them  that  sold  doves,  and  said  unto  them,  It 
is  written,  My  house  shall  be  called  the  house  of  prayer ;  but 
ye  have  made  it  a  den  of  thieves. 

©&e  .Second  .SuntJag  in  ^trbcttt* 

The  Collect. 

BLESSED  Lord,  who  hast  caused  all  holy  Scriptures  to  be 
written  for  our  learning ;  Grant  that  we  may  in  such  wise 
hear  them,  read,  mark,  learn,  and  inwardly  digest  them,  that 
by  patience,  and  comfort  of  thy  holy  Word,  we  may  embrace, 
and  ever  hold  fast  the  blessed  hope  of  everlasting  life,  which 
thou  hast  given  us  in  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.    Rom.  xv.  4. 

WHATSOEVER  things  were  written  aforetime,  were  writ- 
ten for  our  learning ;  that  we,  through  patience,  and 
comfort  of  the  Scriptures,  might  have  hope.  Now  the  God  of 
patience  and  consolation  grant  you  to  be  like-minded  one 
towards  another,  according  to  Christ  Jesus :  that  ye  may  with 
one  mind  and  one  mouth  glorify  God,  even  the  Father  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ.  Wherefore  receive  ye  one  another,  as 
Christ  also  received  us,  to  the  glory  of  God.  Now  I  say,  that 
Jesus  Christ  was  a  minister  of  the  Circumcision  for  the  truth 
of  God,  to  confirm  the  promises  made  unto  the  fathers :  and 
that  the  Gentiles  might  glorify  God  for  his  mercy ;  as  it  is 
written,  For  this  cause  I  will  confess  to  thee  among  the  Gen- 
tiles, and  sing  unto  thy  Name.  And  again  he  saith,  Rejoice, 
ye  Gentiles,  with  his  people.  And  again,  Praise  the  Lord, 
all  ye  Gentiles;  and  laud  him,  all  ye  people.  And  again 
Esaias  saith,  There  shall  be  a  Root  of  Jesse,  and  He  that  shall 
rise  to  reign  over  the  Gentiles,  in  Him  shall  the  Gentiles  trust. 
Now  the  God  of  hope  fill  you  with  all  joy  and  peace  in  believ- 
ing, that  ve  may  aboundin  hope,  tlirough  the  power  of  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Luke  xxi.  25. 

AND  there  shall  be  signs  in  the  sun,  and  in  the  moon,  and 
in  the  stars ;  and  upon  the  earth  distress  of  nations,  with 
perplexity ;  the  sea  and  the  waves  roaring ;  men's  hearts 
failing  them  for  fear,  and  for  looking  after  those  things  which 

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THE  THIRD  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 


are  coming  on  the  earth :  for  the  powers  of  heaven  shall  be 
shaken.  And  then  shall  they  see  the  Son  of  Man  coming  in 
a  cloud  with  power  and  great  glory.  And  when  these  things 
begin  to  come  to  pass,  then  look  up,  and  lift  up  your  heads ; 
for  your  redemption  draweth  nigh.  And  he  spake  to  them  a 
parable,  Behold  the  fig-tree,  and  all  the  trees  ;  when  they  now 
shoot  forth,  ye  see  and  know  of  your  own  selves  that  summer 
is  now  nigh  at  hand.  So  likewise  ye,  when  ye  see  these  things 
come  to  pass,  know  ye  that  the  kingdom  of  God  is  nigh  at 
hand.  Verily  I  say  unto  you,  This  generation  shall  not  pass 
away,  till  all  be  fulfilled.  Heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away ; 
but  my  word  shall  not  pass  away. 

2TJ)e  Onrtr  £untras  in  9ftbcnt. 

The  Collect. 

OLORD  Jesus  Christ,  who  at  thy  first  coming  didst  send 
thy  messenger  to  prepare  thy  way  before  thee ;  Grant 
that  the  ministers  and  stewards  of  thy  mysteries  may  likewise 
so  prepare  and  make  ready  thy  way,  by  turning  the  hearts  of 
the  disobedient  to  the  wisdom  of  the  just,  that  at  thy  second 
coming  to  judge  the  world  we  may  be  found  an  acceptable 
people  in  thy  sight,  who  livest  and  reignest  with  the  Father 
and  the  Holy  Spirit,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen, 

The  Epistle.    1  Cor.  iv.  1. 

LET  a  man  so  account  of  us,  as  of  the  ministers  of  Christ, 
and  stewards  of  the  mysteries  of  God.  Moreover,  it  is 
required  in  stewards,  that  a  man  be  found  faithful.  But  with 
me  it  is  a  very  small  thing  that  I  should  be  judged  of  you,  or  of 
man's  judgment :  yea,  I  judge  not  mine  own  self.  For  I  know 
nothing  by  myself,  yet  am  I  not  hereby  justified  ;  but  He  that 
judgeth  me  is  the  Lord.  Therefore  judge  nothing  before  the 
time,  until  the  Lord  come,  who  both  will  bring  to  light  the 
hidden  things  of  darkness,  and  will  make  manifest  the  counsels 
of  the  hearts ;  and  then  shall  every  man  have  praise  of  God. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Matt.  xi.  2. 

"VTOW  when  John  had  heard  in  the  prison  the  works  of 
-*-^  Christ,  he  sent  two  of  his  disciples,  and  said  unto  him, 
Art  thou  He  that  should  come,  or  do  we  look  for  another  ? 
Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  them,  Go  and  show  John  again 
those  things  which  ye  do  hear  and  see :  The  blind  receive  their 
sight,  and  the  lame  walk,  the  lepers  are  cleansed,  and  the 
deaf  hear,  the  dead  are  raised  up,  and  the  poor  have  the  Gos- 
pel preached  to  them :  and  blessed  is  he  whosoever  shall  not 
be  offended  in  me.  And  as  they  departed,  Jesus  began  to 
say  unto  the  multitudes  concerning  John,  "What  went  ye  out 
into  the  wilderness  to  see  ?  a  reed  shaken  with  the  wind  *?  But 
what  went  ye  out  for  to  see  ?  a  man  clothed  in  soft  raiment  ? 
Behold,  they  that  wear  soft  clothing  are  in  kings'  houses.  But 
what  went  ye  out  for  to  see  ?  a  prophet  ?  yea,  I  say  unto  you, 
and  more  than  a  prophet.    For  this  is  he  of  whom  it  is  writ- 

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ten,  Behold,  I  send  my  messenger  before  thy  face,  "which  shall 
prepare  thy  way  before  thee. 

Qfyz  JFourtf)  &utttra»  in  <3totoni. 

The  Collect. 

OLORD,  raise  up,  we  pray  thee,  thy  power,  and  come 
among  us,  and  with  great  might  succour  us ;  that  where- 
as, through  our  sins  and  wickedness,  we  are  sore  let  and 
hindered  in  running  the  race  that  is  set  before  us,  thy  boun- 
tiful grace  and  mercy  may  speedily  help  and  deliver  us; 
through  the  satisfaction  of  thy  Son  our  Lord,  to  whom,  with 
thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost  be  honour  and  glory,  world  without 
end.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.    Phil.  iv.  4. 

EEJOICE  in  the  Lord  alway;  and  again  I  say,  Rejoice. 
Let  your  moderation  be  known  unto  all  men.  The  Lord 
is  at  hand.  Be  careful  for  nothing ;  but  in  every  thing,  by 
prayer  and  supplication  with  thanksgiving,  let  your  requests 
be  made  known  unto  God.  And  the  peace  of  God,  which 
passeth  all  understanding,  shall  keep  your  hearts  and  minds 
through  Christ  Jesus. 

The  Gospel.    St.  John  i.  19. 

THIS  is  the  record  of  John,  when  the  Jews  sent  Priests  and 
Levites  from  Jerusalem  to  ask  him,  "Who  art  thou  ?  And 
he  confessed,  and  denied  not ;  but  confessed,  I  am  not  the 
Christ.  And  they  asked  him,  What  then  ?  Art  thou  Elias  ? 
And  he  saith,  I  am  not.  Art  thou  that  Prophet?  And  he 
answered,  No.  Then  said  they  unto  him,  Who  art  thou? 
that  we  may  give  an  answer  to  them  that  sent  us.  "What  say- 
est  thou  of  thyself  ?  He  said,  I  am  the  voice  of  one  crying  in 
the  wilderness,  Make  straight  the  way  of  the  Lord,  as  said 
the  prophet  Esaias.  And  they  which  were  sent  were  of  the 
Pharisees.  And  they  asked  him,  and  said  unto  him,  Why 
baptizest  thou  then,  if  thou  be  not  that  Christ,  nor  Elias, 
neither  that  Prophet  ?  John  answered  them,  saying,  I  baptize 
with  water:  but  there  standeth  One  among  you,  whom  ye 
know  not ;  He  it  is,  who,  coming  after  me,  is  preferred  before 
me,  whose  shoe's  latchet  I  am  not  worthy  to  unloose.  These 
things  were  done  in  Bethabara  beyond  Jordan,  where  John 
was  baptizing. 

THE  NATIVITY  OF  OUR  LORD, 
OR  THE  BIRTH-DAT  OF  CHRIST,  COMMONLY  CALLED 

.  €rf)ristmas=2teg. 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  given  us  thy  only-begotten  Son 
to  take  our  nature  upon  him,  and  as  at  this  time  to  be 
born  of  a  pure  virgin ;  Grant  that  we  being  regenerate,  and 
made  thy  children  by  adoption  and  grace,  may  daily  be 
renewed  by  thy  Holy  Spirit;  through  the  same  our  Lord 

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CHRISTMAS-DAY, 


Jesus  Christ,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the  same 
Spirit,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.    Ileb.  i.  1. 

GOD,  who  at  sundry  times  and  in  divers  manners  spake  in 
time  past  unto  the  fathers  by  the  prophets,  hath  in  these 
last  days  spoken  unto  us  by  his  Son,  whom  he  hath  appointed 
heir  of  all  things,  by  whom  also  he  made  the  worlds ;  who 
(being  the  brightness  of  his  glory,  and  the. express  image  of  his 
person,  and  upholding  all  things  by  the  word  of  his  power,) 
when  he  had  by  himself  purged  our  sins,  sat  down  on  the 
right  hand  of  the  Majesty  on  high  ;  being  made  so  much  bet- 
ter than  the  angels,  as  he  hath  by  inheritance  obtained  a  more 
excellent  name  than  they.  For  unto  which  of  the  angels  said 
he  at  any  time,  Thou  art  my  Son,  this  day  have  I  begotten 
thee  ?  And  again,  I  will  be  to  him  a  Father,  and  he  shall  be 
to  me  a  Son  ?  And  again,  when  he  bringeth  in  the  First- 
begotten  into  the  world,  he  saith,  And  let  all  the  angels  of 
God  worship  him.  And  of  the  angels  he  saith,  Who  maketh 
his  angels  spirits,  and  his  ministers  a  flame  of  fire.  But  unto 
the  Son  he  saith,  Thy  throne,  O  God,  is  for  ever  and  ever ;  a 
sceptre  of  righteousness  is  the  sceptre  of  thy  kingdom.  Thou 
hast  loved  righteousness,  and  hated  iniquity;  therefore  God, 
even  thy  God,  hath  anointed  thee  with  the  oil  of  gladness 
above  thy  fellows.  And,  Thou,  Lord,  in  the  beginning  hast 
laid  the  foundation  of  the  earth ;  and  the  heavens  are  the 
works  of  thine  hands  :  they  shall  perish,  but  thou  remainest ; 
and  they  all  shall  wax  old  as  doth  a  garment ;  and  as  a  ves- 
ture shalt  thou  fold  them  up,  and  they  shall  be  changed  ;  but 
thou  art  the  same,  and  thy  years  shall  not  fail. 

The  Gospel.    St.  John  i.  1. 

IN  the  beginning  was  the  Word,  and  the  Word  was  with 
God,  and  the  Word  was  God.  The  same  was  in  the  begin- 
ning with  God.  All  things  were  made  by  him  ;  and  without 
him  was  not  any  thing  made  that  was  made.  In  him  was 
life,  and  the  life  was  the  light  of  men.  And  the  light  shineth 
in  darkness,  and  the  darkness  comprehended  it  not.  There 
was  a  man  sent  from  God,  whose  name  was  John.  The  same 
came  for  a  witness,  to  bear  witness  of  the  Light,  that  all  men 
through  him  might  believe.  He  was  not  that  Light,  but  was 
sent  to  bear  witness  of  that  Light.  That  was  the  true  Light, 
which  lighteth  every  man  that  cometh  into  the  world.  He 
was  in  the  world,  and  the  world  was  made  by  him,  and  the 
world  knew  him  not.  He  came  unto  his  own,  and  his  own 
received  him  not.  But  as  many  as  received  him,  to  them 
gave  he  power  to  become  the  sons  of  God,  even  to  them  that 
believe  on  his  Name  :  which  were  born,  not  of  blood,  nor  of 
the  will  of  the  flesh,  nor  of  the  will  of  man,  but  of  God.  And 
the  Word  was  made  flesh,  and  dwelt  among  us,  (and  we  be- 
held his  glory,  the  glory  as  of  the  Only-begotten  of  the  Father,) 
full  of  grace  and  truth. 

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THE  EPIPHANY, 

The  Epistle.    Eph.  iii.  1. 

FOR  this  cause,  I  Paul,  the  prisoner  of  Jesus  Christ  for  you 
Gentiles ;  if  ye  have  heard  of  the  dispensation  of  the  grace 
of  God,  which  is  given  me  to  you-ward  :  How  that  by  revela- 
tion he  made  known  unto  me  the  mystery  (As  I  wrote  afore 
in  few  words,  whereby,  when  ye  read,  ye  may  understand  my 
knowledge  in  the  mystery  of  Christ)  which  in  other  ages  was 
not  made  known  unto  the  sons  of  men,  as  it  is  now  revealed 
unto  his  holy  Apostles  and  Prophets  by  the  Spirit ;  that  the 
Gentiles  should  be  fellow-heirs,  and  of  the  same  body,  and 
partakers  of  his  promise  in  Christ,  by  the  Gospel :  whereof  I 
was  made  a  minister,  according  to  the  gift  of  the  grace  of  God 
given  unto  me  by  the  effectual  working  of  his  power.  Unto 
me,  who  am  less  than  the  least  of  all  saints,  is  this  grace  given, 
that  I  should  preach  among  the  Gentiles  the  unsearchable 
riches  of  Christ ;  and  to  make  all  men  see  what  is  the  fellow- 
ship of  the  mystery,  which  from  the  beginning  of  the  world 
hath  been  hid  in  God,  who  created  all  things  by  Jesus  Christ : 
to  the  intent  that  now  unto  the  principalities  and  powers  in 
heavenly  places  might  be  known  by  the  Church  the  manifold 
wisdom  of  God.  according  to  the  eternal  purpose  which  he 
purposed  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord  :  in  whom  we  have  bold- 
ness and  access  with  confidence  by  the  faith  of  him. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Matt.  ii.  1. 

WHEN  Jesus  was  born  in  Bethlehem  of  Judea,  in  the  days 
of  Herod  the  king,  behold,  there  came  wise  men  from  the 
East  to  Jerusalem,  saying,  Where  is  he  that  is  born  King  of  the 
Jews  ?  for  we  have  seen  his  star  in  the  East,  and  are  come  to 
worship  him.  When  Herod  the  king  had  heard  these  things,  he 
was  troubled,  and  all  Jerusalem  with  him.  And  when  he  had 
gathered  all  the  chief  priests  and  scribes  of  the  people  toge- 
ther, he  demanded  of  them  where  Christ  should  be  born.  And 
they  said  unto  him,  In  Bethlehem  of  Judea :  for  thus  it  is 
written  by  the  prophet,  And  thou  Bethlehem,  in  the  land  of 
Juda,  art  not  the  least  among  the  princes  of  Juda ;  for  out  of 
thee  shall  come  a  Governor,  that  shall  rule  my  people  Israel. 
Then  Herod,  when  he  had  privily  called  the  wise  men,  enquired 
of  them  diligently  what  time  the  star  appeared.  And  he  sent 
them  to  Bethlehem,  and  said,  Go,  and  search  diligently  for 
the  young  child  ;  and  when  ye  have  found  him,  bring  me  word 
again,  that  I  may  come  and  worship  him  also.  When  they 
had  heard  the  king,  they  departed ;  and,  lo,  the  star  which 
they  saw  in  the  East  went  before  them,  till  it  came  and  stood 
over  where  the  young  child  was.  When  they  saw  the  star, 
they  rejoiced  with  exceeding  great  joy.  And  when  they  were 
come  into  the  house,  they  saw  the  young  child  with  Mary  his 
mother,  and  fell  down  and  worshipped  liim  :  and  when  they 
had  opened  their  treasures,  they  presented  unto  him  gifts; 
gold,  and  frankincense,  and  myrrh.  And  being  warned  of 
God  in  a  dream  that  they  should  not  return  to  Herod,  they 
departed  into  their  own  country  another  way. 


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Z\)t  jrirst  Suntoat)  after  tfjc  (EJpipfjang. 

The  Collect. 

OLORD,  we  beseech  thee  mercifully  to  receive  the  prayers 
of  thy  people  who  call  upon  thee ;  and  grant  that  they 
may  both  perceive  and  know  what  things  they  ought  to  do, 
and  also  may  have  grace  and  power  faithfully  to  fulfil  the 
same  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    A  men. 

The  Epistle.    Rom.  xii.,  1. 

BESEECH  you  therefore,  brethren,  by  the  mercies  of  God, 
that  ye  present  your  bodies  a  living  sacrifice,  holy,  accept- 
able unto  God,  which  is  your  reasonable  service.  And  be  not 
conformed  to  this  world ;  but  be  ye  transformed  by  the  renew- 
ing of  your  mind,  tliat  ye  may  prove  what  is  that  good,  and 
acceptable,  and  perfect  will  of  God.  For  I  say,  through  the 
grace  given  unto  me,  to  every  man  that  is  among  you,  not  to 
think  cf  himself  more  highly  than  he  ought  to  think ;  but  to 
think  soberly,  according  as  God  hath  dealt  to  every  man  the 
measure  of  faith.  For  as  we  have  many  members  in  one 
body,  and  all  members  have  not  the  same  office  ;  so  we,  being 
many,  are  one  body  in  Christ,  and  every  one  members  one  of 
another. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Luke  ii.  41. 

NOW  his  parents  went  to  Jerusalem  every  year  at  the  feast 
of  the  Passover.  And  when  he  was  twelve  years  old,  they 
went  up  to  Jerusalem,  after  the  custom  of  the  feast.  And  when 
they  had  fulfilled  the  days,  as  they  returned,  the  child  Jesus 
tarried  behind  in  Jerusalem  ;  and  Joseph  and  his  mother  knew 
not  of  it.  But  they,  supposing  him  to  have  been  in  the  com- 
pany, went  a  day's  journey,  and  they  sought  him  among  their 
kinsfolk  and  acquaintance.  And  when  they  found  him  not, 
they  turned  back  again  to  Jerusalem,  seeking  him.  And  it 
came  to  pass,  that  after  three  days  they  found  him  in  the  tem- 
ple, sitting  in  the  midst  of  the  doctors,  both  hearing  them,  and 
asking  them  questions.  And  all  that  heard  him  were  aston- 
ished at  his  understanding  and  answers.  And  when  they  saw 
him,  they  were  amazed  ;  and  his  mother  said  unto  him,  Son, 
why  hast  thou  thus  dealt  with  us  ?  behold,  thy  father  and  I 
have  sought  thee  sorrowing.  And  he  said  unto  them,  How  is 
it  that  ye  sought  me  ?  wist  ye  not  that  I  must  be  about  my 
Father's  business  ?  And  they  understood  not  the  saying  which 
he  spake  unto  them.  And  he  went  down  with  them,  and 
came  to  Nazareth,  and  was  subject  unto  them  ;  but  his  mother 
kept  all  these  sayings  in  her  heart.  And  Jesus  increased  in 
wisdom  and  stature,  and  in  favour  with  God  and  man. 

£f)e  ££tontr  JSimtrag  after  tije  (EptptyanB* 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who  dost  govern  all 
things  in  heaven  and  earth ;  Mercifully  hear  the  suppli- 


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THE  THIKD  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY. 


cations  of  thy  people,  and  grant  us  thy  peace  all  the  days  of 
our  life ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.    Rom.  xii.  6. 

HAVING  then  gifts  differing  according  to  the  grace  that  is 
given  to  us,  whether  prophecy,  let  us  prophesy  according 
to  the  proportion  of  faith ;  or  ministry,  let  us  wait  on  our 
ministering ;  or  he  that  teacheth,  on  teaching ;  or  he  that  ex- 
horteth,  on  exhortation :  he  that  giveth,  let  him  do  it  with 
simplicity ;  he  that  ruleth,  with  diligence ;  he  that  showeth 
mercy,  with  cheerfulness.  Let  love  be  without  dissimulation. 
Abhor  that  which  is  evil ;  cleave  to  that  which  is  good.  Be 
kindly  affectioned  one  to  another  with  brotherly  love ;  in  ho- 
nour preferring  one  another ;  not  slothful  in  business  ;  fervent 
in  spirit ;  serving  the  Lord ;  rejoicing  in  hope ;  patient  in  tri- 
bulation ;  continuing  instant  in  prayer ;  distributing  to  the 
necessity  of  saints ;  given  to  hospitality.  Bless  them  which 
persecute  you ;  bless,  and  curse  not.  Rejoice  with  them  that 
do  rejoice,  and  weep  with  them  that  weep.  Be  of  the  same 
mind  one  towards  another.  Mind  not  high  things,  but  con- 
descend to  men  of  low  estate. 

The  Gospel.    St.  John  ii.  1, 

AND  the  third  day  there  was  a  marriage  in  Cana  of 
Galilee,  and  the  mother  of  Jesus  was  there.  And  both 
Jesus  was  called,  and  his  disciples,  to  the  marriage.  And 
when  they  wanted  wine,  the  mother  of  Jesus  saith  unto  him, 
They  have  no  wine.  Jesus  saith  unto  her,  Woman,  what 
have  I  to  do  with  thee  ?  mine  hour  is  not  yet  come.  His  mo- 
ther saith  unto  the  servants,  Whatsoever  he  saith  unto  you, 
do  it.  And  there  were  set  there  six  water-pots  of  stone,  after 
the  manner  of  the  purifying  of  the  Jews,  containing  two  or 
three  firkins  apiece.  Jesus  saith  unto  them,  Fill  the  water-pots 
with  water.  And  they  filled  them  up  to  the  brim.  And  he 
saith  unto  them,  Draw  out  now,  and  bear  unto  the  governor 
of  the  feast.  And  they  bare  it.  When  the  ruler  of  the  feast 
had  tasted  the  water  that  was  made  wine,  and  knew  not  whence 
it  was,  (but  the  servants  which  drew  the  water  knew,)  the  gover- 
nor of  the  feast  called  the  bridegroom,  and  saith  unto  him,  Every 
man  at  the  beginning  doth  set  forth  good  wine,  and  when  men 
have  well  drunk,  then  that  which  is  worse ;  but  thou  hast  kept 
the  good  wine  until  now.  This  beginning  of  miracles  did  Jesus 
in  Cana  of  Galilee,  and  manifested  forth  his  glory,  and  his 
disciples  believed  on  him. 

Wqz  £?nrtr  &tmtrat)  after  tije  CFpipJjang. 

The  Collect. 

A  LMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  mercifully  look  upon  our 
-^*-  infirmities,  and  in  all  our  dangers  and  necessities  stretch 
forth  thy  right  hand  to  help  and  defend  us ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

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THE  FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY. 

The  Epistle.    Rom.  xii.  16. 

BE  not  wise  in  your  own  conceits.  Recompense  to  no  man 
evil  for  evil.  Provide  things  honest  in  the  sight  of  all 
men.  If  it  be  possible,  as  much  as  lieth  in  you,  live  peaceably 
with  all  men.  Dearly  beloved,  avenge  not  yourselves,  but 
rather  give  place  unto  wrath ;  for  it  is  written.  Vengeance  is 
mine ;  I  will  repay,  saith  the  Lord.  Therefore,  if  thine  enemy 
hunger,  feed  him  ;  if  he  thirst,  give  him  drink  :  for  in  so  doing 
thou  shalt  heap  coals  of  fire  on  his  head.  J3e  not  overcome  of 
evil,  but  overcome  evil  with  good. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Matt.  viii.  1. 

"IT^HEN  he  was  come  down  from  the  mountain,  great  multi- 
'  *    tudes  followed  him.    And  behold,  there  came  a  leper 
and  worshipped  him,  saying,  Lord,  if  thou  wilt,  thou  can9t 
make  me  clean.    And  Jesus  put  forth  his  hand,  and  touched 
him.  saying,  I  will ;   be  thou  clean.    And  immediately  his 
leprosy  "was  cleansed.     And  Jesus  saith  unto  him,  See  thou 
tell  no  man  ;  but  go  thy  way,  show  thyself  to  the  priest,  and 
offer  the  gift  that  Moses  commanded,  for  a  testimony  unto  them. 
And  when  Jesus  was  entered  into  Capernaum,  there  came 
unto  him  a  centurion,  beseeching  him,  and  saying,  Lord,  my 
servant  lieth  at  home  sick  of  the  palsy,  grievously  tormented. 
And  Jesus  saith  unto  him,  I  will  come  and  heal  him.    The 
centurion  answered  and  said,  Lord,  I  am  not  worthy  that  thou 
shouldest  come  under  my  roof;  but  speak  the  word  only,  and 
my  sen-ant  shall  be  healed.    For  I  am  a  man  under  authority, 
having  soldiers  under  me :  and  I  say  unto  this  man,  Go,  and 
he  goeth  ;  and  to  another,  Come,  and  he  cometh ;  and  to  my 
sen-ant,  Do  this,  and  he  doeth  it.    When  Jesus  heard  it,  he 
marvelled,  and  said  to  them  that  followed,  Verily  I  say  unto 
you,  I  have  not  found  so  great  faith,  no,  not  in  Israel.    And  I 
say  unto  you,  that  many  shall  come  from  the  east  and  west, 
and  shall  sit  down  with  Abraham,  and  Isaac,  and  Jacob,  in 
the  kingdom  of  heaven.    But  the  children  of-  the  kingdom  shall 
be  cast  out  into  outer  darkness  :  there  shall  be  weeping  and 
gnashing  of  teeth.    And  Jesus  said  unto  the  centurion,  Go  thy 
way,  and  as  thou  hast  believed,  so  be  it  done  unto  thee.    And 
his  servant  was  healed  in  the  self-same  hour. 

W)t  Jtmrn)  £tmtrap  after  tfjc  dHptp^atnj. 

The  Collect. 

r\  GOD,  who  knowest  us  to  be  set  in  the  midst  of  so  many 
"  and  great  dangers,  that  by  reason  of  the  frailty  of  our 
nature  we  cannot  always  stand  upright ;  Grant  to  "us  such 
strength  and  protection," as  may  support  us  in  all  dangers,  and 
carry  us  through  all  temptations ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.    Rom.  xiii.  1. 
f"  ET  every  soul  be  subject  unto  the  higher  powers ;  for  there 
J-J  is  no  power  but  of  God :  the  powers  that  be  are  ordained 


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of  God.  "Whosoever  therefore  resisteth  the  power,  resisteth  the 
ordinance  of  God ;  and  they  that  resist  shall  receive  to  them- 
selves damnation.  For  rulers  are  not  a  terror  to  good  works, 
but  to  the  evil.  "Wilt  thou  then  not  be  afraid  of  the  power  ? 
do  that  which  is  good,  and  thou  shalt  have  praise  of  the  same  ; 
for  he  is  the  minister  of  God  to  thee  for  good.  But  if  thou  do 
that  which  is  evil,  be  afraid ;  for  he  beareth  not  the  sword  in 
vain :  for  he  is  the  minister  of  God,  a  revenger  to  execute 
wrath  upon  him  that  doeth  evil.  Wherefore  ye  must  needs  be 
subject,  not  only  for  wrath,  but  also  for  conscience  sake.  For 
for  this  cause  pay  ye  tribute  also ;  for  they  are  God's  minis- 
ters, attending  continually  upon  this  very  thing.  Render 
therefore  to  all  their  dues;  tribute  to  whom  tribute  is  due, 
custom  to  whom  custom,  fear  to  whom  fear,  honour  to  whom 
honour. 

The  Gospel,    St.  Matt.  viii.  23. 

AND  when  he  was  entered  into  a  ship,  his  disciples  followed 
him.  And  behold,  there  arose  a  great  tempest  in  the  sea, 
insomuch  that  the  ship  was  covered  with  the  waves ;  but  he 
was  asleep.  And  his  disciples  came  to  him,  and  awoke  him, 
saying,  Lord,  save  us,  we  perish.  And  he  saith  unto  them. 
Why  are  ye  fearful,  O  ye  of  little  faith  ?  Then  he  arose,  and 
rebuked  the  winds  and  the  sea,  and  there  was  a  great  calm. 
But  the  men  marvelled,  saying,  What  manner  of  man  is  this, 
that  even  the  winds  and  the  sea  obey  him  !  And  when  he  was 
come  to  the  other  side,  into  the  country  of  the  Gergesenes,  there 
met  him  two  possessed  with  devils,  coming  out  of  the  tombs, 
exceeding  fierce,  so  that  no  man  might  pass  by  that  way.  And 
behold,  they  cried  out,  saying,  What  have  we  to  do  with  thee, 
Jesus,  thou  Son  of  God  ?  art  thou  come  hither  to  torment  us 
before  the  time  ?  And  there  was  a  good  way  off  from  them  an 
herd  of  many  swine,  feeding.  So  the  devils  besought  him, 
saying,  If  thou  cast  us  out,  suffer  us  to  go  away  into  the  herd 
of  swine.  And  he  said  unto  them,  Go.  And  when  they  were 
come  out.  they  went  into  the  herd  of  swine :  and  behold,  the 
whole  herd  of  swine  ran  violently  down  a  steep  place  into  the 
sea,  and  perished  in  the  waters.  And  they  that  kept  them 
tied,  and  went  their  ways  into  the  city,  and  told  every  thing, 
and  what  was  befallen  to  the  possessed  of  the  devils.  And 
behold,  the  whole  city  came  out  to  meet  Jesus :  and  when  they 
saw  him,  they  besought  him  that  he  would  depart  out  of  their 
coasts. 

£I)c  Jriftl)  Suntrag  after  tf)t  (Eptpijani!. 

The  Collect. 

OLORD,  we  beseech  thee  to  keep  thy  Church  and  household 
continually  in  thy  true  religion ;  that  they  who  do  lean 
only  upon  the  hope  of  thy  heavenly  grace  may  evermore  be 
defended  by  thy  mighty  power;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    A  men. 


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The  Epistle.    Col.  iii.  12. 

PUT  on  therefore,  as  the  elect  of  God,  holy  and  beloved, 
bowels  of  mercies,  kindness,  humbleness  of  mind,  meekness, 
long-suffering ;  forbearing  one  another,  and  forgiving  one  an- 
other, if  any  man  have  a  quarrel  against  any  ;  even  as  Christ 
forgave  you,  so  also  do  ye.  And  above  all  these  things  put  on 
charity,  which  is  the  bond  of  perfectness.  And  let  the  peace 
of  God  rule  in  your  hearts,  to  the  which  also  ye  are  called  in 
one  body  ;  and  be  ye  thankful.  Let  the  word  of  Christ  dwell 
in  you  richly  in  all  wisdom ;  teaching  and  admonishing  one 
another  in  psalms,  and  hymns,  and  spiritual  songs ;  singing 
with  grace  in  your  hearts  to  the  Lord.  And  whatsoever  ye  do, 
in  word  or  deed,  do  all  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus,  giving 
thanks  to  God  and  the  Father,  by  him. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Matt.  xiii.  24. 

THE  kingdom  of  heaven  is  likened  unto  a  man  which  sowed 
good  seed  in  his  Held.  But  while  men  slept,  his  enemy 
came  and  sowed  tares  among  the  wheat,  and  went  his  way. 
But  when  the  blade  was  sprung  up,  and  brought  forth  fruit, 
then  appeared  the  tares  also.  So  the  servants  of  the  house- 
holder came  and  said  unto  him,  Sir,  didst  not  thou  sow  good 
seed  in  thy  field  ?  from  whence  then  hath  it  tares  ?  He  said 
unto  them.  An  enemy  hath  done  this.  The  servants  said  unto 
him,  Wilt  thou  then  that  we  go  and  gather  them  up  ?  But  he 
said,  Nay ;  lest  while  ye  gather  up  the  tares,  ye  root  up  also 
the  wheat  with  them.  Let  both  grow  together  until  the  harvest : 
and  in  the  time  of  harvest  I  will  say  to  the  reapers.  Gather  ye 
together  first  the  tares,  and  bind  them  in  bundles  to  burn  them ; 
but  gather  the  wheat  into  my  barn. 

CJje  £ixri)  Suntraro  after  fyz  (Spipfjanju 

The  Collect. 

OGOD,  whose  blessed  Son  was  manifested  that  he  might 
destroy  the  works  of  the  devil,  and  make  us  the  sons  of 
God,  and  heirs  of  eternal  life  ;  Grant  us,  we  beseech  thee,  that, 
having  this  hope,  we  may  purify  ourselves,  even  as  he  is  pure ; 
that,  when  he  shall  appear  again  with  power  and  great  glory, 
we  may  be  made  like  unto  him  in  his  eternal  and  glorious 
kingdom ;  where  with  thee,  O  Father,  and  thee,  O  Holy  Ghost, 
he  liveth  and  reigneth,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.    1  St.  John  iii.  1. 

"DEHOLD,  what  manner  of  love  the  Father  hath  bestowed 
-*-*  upon  us,  that  we  should  be  called  the  sons  of  God :  there- 
fore the  world  knoweth  us  not,  because  it  knew  him  not.  Be- 
loved, now  are  we  the  sons  of  God,  and  it  doth  not  yet  appear 
what  we  shall  be  :  but  we  know  that,  when  He  shall  appear, 
we  shall  be  like  him ;  for  we  shall  see  him  as  he  is.  And 
every  man  that  hath  this  hope  in  him  purifieth  himself,  even 
as  he  is  pure.    Whosoever  committeth  sin  transgresseth  also 


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the  Law:  for  sin  is  the  transgression  of  the  Law.  And  ye 
know  that  he  was  manifested  to  take  away  our  sins ;  and  in 
him  is  no  sin.  Whosoever  abidetli  in  him  sinneth  not :  who- 
soever sinneth  hath  not  seen  him,  neither  known  him.  Little 
children,  let  no  man  deceive  you  :  he  that  doeth  righteousness 
is  righteous,  even  as  he  is  righteous.  He  that  committeth  sin 
is  of  the  devil ;  for  the  devil  sinneth  from  the  beginning.  For 
this  purpose  the  Son  of  God  was  manifested,  that  he  might 
destroy  the  works  of  the  devil. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Matt.  xxiv.  23. 

THEN  if  any  man  shall  say  unto  you,  Lo,  here  is  Christ,  or 
there ;  believe  it  not.  For  there  shall  arise  false  Christs, 
and  false  prophets,  and  shall  show  great  signs  and  wonders ; 
insomuch  that  (if  it  were  possible)  they  shall  deceive  the  very 
elect.  Behold,  I  have  told  you  before.  Wherefore,  if  they 
shall  say  unto  you,  Behold,  he  is  in  the  desert ;  go  not  forth : 
Behold,  he  is  in  the  secret  chambers ;  believe  it  not.  For  as 
the  lightning  cometh  out  of  the  east,  and  shineth  even  unto 
the  west ;  so  shall  also  the  coming  of  the  Son  of  Man  be.  For 
wheresoever  the  carcase  is,  there  will  the  eagles  be  gathered 
together.  Immediately  after  the  tribulation  of  those  days 
shall  the  sun  be  darkened,  and  the  moon  shall  not  give  her 
light,  and  the  stars  shall  fall  from  heaven,  and  the  powers  of 
the  heavens  shall  be  shaken.  And  then  shall  appear  the  sign 
of  the  Son  of  Man  in  heaven ;  and  then  shall  all  the  tribes  of 
the  earth  mourn,  and  they  shall  see  the  Son  of  Man  coming 
in  the  clouds  of  heaven  with  power  and  great  glory.  And  he 
shall  send  his  angels  with  a  great  sound  of  a  trumpet,  and 
they  shall  gather  together  his  elect  from  the  four  winds,  from 
one  end  of  heaven  to  the  other. 

Wi)t  ^untrag  nlUtr  Septuagtstma, 

OR  THE  THIRD  SUNDAY  BEFORE  LENT. 

The  Collect 

OLORD,  we  beseech  thee  favourably  to  hear  the  prayers  of 
thy  people ;  that  we,  who  are  justly  punished  for  our  of- 
fences, may  be  mercifully  delivered  by  thy  goodness,  for  the 
glory  of  thy  Name ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour,  who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one 
God,  world  without  end.    A  men. 

The  Epistle.    1  Cor.  ix.  24. 

KNOW  ye  not,  that  they  which  run  in  a  race  run  all,  but 
one  receiveth  the  prize?  So  run,  that  ye  may  obtain. 
And  every  man  that  striveth  for  the  mastery,  is  temperate  in 
all  things.  Now  they  do  it  to  obtain  a  corruptible  crown,  but 
we  an  incorruptible.  I  therefore  so  run,  not  as  uncertainly  ; 
so  fight  I,  not  as  one  that  beateth  the  air :  but  I  keep  under 
my  body,  and  bring  it  into  subjection  ;  lest  that  by  any  means, 
when  I  have  preached  to  others,  I  myself  should  be  a  cast- 
away. 
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SEXAGESIMA  SUNDAY. 


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The  Gospel.    St.  Matt.  xx.  1. 

THE  kingdom  of  heaven  is  like  unto  a  man  that  is  an  house- 
holder, which  went  out  early  in  the  morning  to  hire  la- 
bourers into  his  vineyard.     And  when  he  had  agreed  with  the 
labourers  for  a  penny  a  day,  he  sent  them  into  his  vineyard. 
And  he  went  out  about  the  third  hour,  and  saw  others  stand- 
ing idle  in  the  market-place,  and  said  unto  them,  Go  ye  also 
into  the  vineyard,  and  whatsoever  is  right  I  will  give  you.    And 
they  went  their  way.    Again  he  went  out  about  the  sixth  and 
ninth  hour,  and  did  likewise.    And  about  the  eleventh  hour 
he  went  out,  and  found  others  standing  idle,  and  saith  unto 
them,  Why  stand  ye  here  all  the  day  idle  ?   They  say  unto 
him,  Because  no  man  hath  hired  us.    He  saith  unto  them,  Go 
ye  also  into  the  vineyard,  and  whatsoever  is  right,  that  shall 
ye  receive.    So  when  even  was  come,  the  lord  of  the  vineyard 
saith  unto  his  steward,  Call  the  labourers,  and  give  them  their 
hire,  beginning  from  the  last  unto  the  first.     And  when  they 
came  that  were  hired  about  the  eleventh  hour,  they  received 
every  man  a  penny.    But  when  the  first  came,  they  supposed 
that  they  should  have  received  more ;  and  they  likewise  re- 
ceived every  man  a  penny.    And  when  they  had  received  it, 
they  murmured  against  the  goodman  of  the  house,  saying, 
These  last  have  wrought  but  one  hour,  and  thou  hast  made 
them  equal  unto  us,  which  have  borne  the  burden  and  heat  of 
the  day.     But  he  answered  one  of  them,  and  said,  Friend,  I 
do  thee  no  wrong ;  didst  not  thou  agree  with  me  for  a  penny  ? 
Take  that  thine  is,  and  go  thy  way ;  I  will  give  unto  this  last 
even  as  unto  thee.    Is  it  not  lawful  for  me  to  do  what  I  will 
with  mine  own  ?  Is  thine  eye  evil,  because  I  am  good  ?  So  the 
last  shall  be  first,  and  the  first  last :  for  many  be  called,  but 
few  chosen. 

Ojc  <Sxmtra2  called  iScxagtsfma, 

OR   THE    SECOND    SUNDAY    BEFORE   LENT. 

The  Collect 

LORD  God,  who  seest  that  we  put  not  our  trust  in  any 
thing  that  we  do  ;  Mercifully  grant  that  by  thy  power  we 

may  be  defended  against  all  adversity ;  through  Jesus  Christ 

our  Lord.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.    2  Cor.  xi.  19. 

TTE  suffer  fools  gladly,  seeing  ye  yourselves  are  wise.  For 
A  ye  suffer,  if  a  man  bring  you  into  bondage,  if  a  man  devour 
you,  if  a  man  take  of  you,  if  a  man  exalt  himself,  if  a  man  smite 
you  on  the  face.  I  speak  as  concerning  reproach,  as  though 
we  had  been  weak.  Howbeit,  whereinsoever  any  is  bold,  (I 
speak  foolishly,)  I  am  bold  also.  Are  they  Hebrews?  so  am  I. 
Are  they  Israelites  ?  so  am  I.  Are  they  the  seed  of  Abraham  ? 
so  am  I.  Are  they  ministers  of  Clirist  ?  (I  speak  as  a  fool)  I 
am  more ;  in  labours  more  abundant,  in  stripes  above  mea- 


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sure,  in  prisons  more  frequent,  in  deaths  oft.  Of  the  Jews 
five  times  received  I  forty  stripes  save  one ;  thrice  was  I  beaten 
with  rods,  once  was  I  stoned,  thrice  I  suffered  shipwreck,  a 
night  and  a  day  I  have  been  in  the  deep ;  in  journeyings  often, 
in  perils  of  waters,  in  perils  of  robbers,  in  perils  by  mine  own 
countrymen,  in  perils  by  the  heathen,  in  perils  in  the  city,  in 
perils  in  the  wilderness,  in  perils  in  the  sea,  in  perils  among 
false  brethren ;  in  weariness  and  painfulness,  in  watchings  often, 
in  hunger  and  thirst,  in  fastings  often,  in  cold  and  nakedness. 
Besides  those  things  that  are  without,  that  which  cometh  upon 
me  daily,  the  care  of  all  the  churches.  "Who  is  weak,  and  I 
am  not  weak  ?  who  is  offended,  and  I  burn  not  ?  If  I  must 
needs  glory,  I  will  glory  of  the  things  which  concern  mine  in- 
firmities. The  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
which  is  blessed  for  evermore,  knoweth  that  I  lie  not. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Luke  viii.  4. 

T\THEN  much  people  were  gathered  together,  and  were 
*  »  come  to  him  out  of  every  city,  he  spake  by  a  parable. 
A  sower  went  out  to  sow  his  seed :  and  as  he  sowed,  some  fell 
by  the  way-side ;  and  it  was  trodden  down,  and  the  fowls  of 
the  air  devoured  it.  And  some  fell  upon  a  rock ;  and  as  soon 
as  it  was  sprung  up,  it  withered  away,  because  it  lacked  mois- 
ture. And  some  fell  among  thorns ;  and  the  thorns  sprang 
up  with  it,  and  choked  it.  And  other  fell  on  good  ground, 
and  sprang  up,  and  bare  fruit  an  hundred-fold.  And  when 
he  had  said  these  things,  he  cried,  He  that  hath  ears  to  hear, 
let  him  hear.  And  his  disciples  asked  him,  saying,  What 
might  this  parable  be  ?  And  he  said,  Unto  you  it  is  given  to 
know  the  mysteries  of  the  kingdom  of  God :  but  to  others  in 
parables ;  that  seeing  they  might  not  see,  and  hearing  they 
might  not  understand.  Now  the  parable  is  this :  The  seed  is 
the  Word  of  God.  Those  by  the  way-side  are  they  that  hear ; 
then  cometh  the  devil,  and  taketh  away  the  word  out  of  their 
hearts,  lest  they  should  believe  and  be  saved.  They  on  the 
rock  are  they,  which,  when  they  hear,  receive  the  word  with 
joy  ;  and  these  have  no  root,  which  for  a  while  believe,  and  in 
time  of  temptation  fall  away.  And  that  which  fell  among 
thorns  are  they,  which,  when  they  have  heard,  go  forth,  and 
are  choked  with  cares  and  riches  and  pleasures  of  this  fife, 
and  bring  no  fruit  to  perfection.  But  that  on  the  good  ground 
are  they,  which  in  an  honest  and  good  heart,  having  heard  the 
word,  keep  it,  and  bring  forth  fruit  with  patience. 

£3)e  £unfcag  callctr  <§umquagcstma, 

OR  THE  NEXT  SUNDAY  BEFORE  LENT. 

The  Collect. 

OLORD,  who  hast  taught  us  that  all  our  doings  without 
charity  are  nothing  worth ;  Send  thy  Holy  Ghost,  and 
pour  into  our  hearts  that  most  excellent  gift  of  charity,  the 
very  bond  of  peace  and  of  all  virtues.,  without  which  whosoever 


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QUTNQUAGESIMA  SUNDAY. 


liveth  is  counted  dead  before  thee.    Grant  tliis  for  thine  only 
Son  Jesus  Christ's  sake.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.    1  Cor.  xiii.  1. 

THOUGH  I  speak  with  the  tongues  of  men  and  of  angels, 
and  have  not  charity,  I  am  become  as  sounding  brass,  or 
a  tinkling  cymbal.  And*  though  I  have  the  gift  of  prophecy, 
and  understand  all  mysteries,  and  all  knowledge  ;  and  though 
I  have  all  faith,  so  that  I  could  remove  mountains,  and  have 
not  charitv,  I  am  nothing.  And  though  I  bestow  all  my  goods 
to  feed  the  poor,  and  though  I  give  my  body  to  be  burned, 
and  have  not  charity,  it  profiteth  me  nothing.  Charity  suffer- 
etli  long,  and  is  kind ;  charity  envieth  not ;  charity  vaunteth 
not  itself,  is  not  puffed  up,  doth  not  behave  itself  unseemly ; 
seeketh  not  her  own,  is  not  easily  provoked,  thinketh  no  evil ; 
rejoieeth  not  in  iniquity,  but  rejoiceth  in  the  truth;  beareth 
all  things,  believeth  all  things,  hopeth  all  things,  endureth  all 
things.  Charity  never  faileth :  but  whether  there  be  prophe- 
cies, they  shall  fail ;  whether  there  be  tongues,  they  shall 
cease ;  whether  there  be  knowledge,  it  shall  vanish  away.  For 
we  know  in  part,  and  we  prophesy  in  part ;  but  when  that 
which  is  perfect  is  come,  then  that  which  is  in  part  shall  be 
done  away.  When  I  was  a  child,  I  spake  as  a  child,  I  understood 
as  a  child,  I  thought  as  a  child  ;  but  when  I  became  a  man,  I 
put  away  childish  things.  For  now  we  see  through  a  glass, 
darkly ;  but  then  face  to  face :  now  I  know  in  part ;  but  then 
shall  I  know  even  as  also  I  am  known.  And  now  abideth  faith, 
hope,  charity,  these  three  ;  but  the  greatest  of  these  is  charity. 
The  Gospel.    St.  Luke  xviii.  31. 

THEN  Jesus  took  unto  him  the  twelve,  and  said  unto  them, 
Behold,  we  go  up  to  Jerusalem,  and  all  things  that  are 
written  by  the  prophets  concerning  the  Son  of  Man  shall  be 
accomplished.  For  he  shall  be  delivered  unto  the  Gentiles, 
and  shall  be  mocked,  and  spitefully  entreated,  and  spitted  on  : 
and  they  shall  scourge  him,  and  put  him  to  death ;  and  the 
third  day  he  shall  rise  again.  And  they  understood  none  of 
these  things ;  and  this  saying  was  hid  from  them,  neither 
knew  they  the  things  which  were  spoken.  And  it  came  to 
pass,  that  as  he  was  come  nigh  unto  Jericho,  a  certain  blind 
man  sat  by  the  way-side  begging ;  and  hearing  the  multitude 
pass  by.  he  asked  what  it  meant.  And  they  told  him,  that 
Jesus  "of  Nazareth  passeth  by.  And  he  cried,  saying,  Jesus, 
thou  Son  of  David,  have  mercy  on  me.  And  they  which  went 
before  rebuked  him,  that  he  should  hold  his  peace ;  but  he 
cried  so  much  the  more,  Thou  Son  of  David,  have  mercy  on 
me.  And  Jesus  stood,  and  commanded  him  to  be  brought 
unto  him ;  and  when  he  was  come  near,  he  asked  him.  saying, 
What  wilt  thou  that  I  should  do  unto  thee?  And  he  said. 
Lord,  that  I  may  receive  my  sight.  And  Jesus  said  unto  him, 
Receive  thy  sight :  thy  faith  hath  saved  thee.  And  immedi- 
ately he  received  his  sight,  and  followed  him,  dorifying  God ; 
and  all  the  people,  when  they  saw  it,  gave  praise  unto  God. 


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THE  FIRST  DAY  OP  LENT,  COMMONLY  CALLED 

The  Collect. 
A  LMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who  hatest  nothing  that 
•£*-  thou  hast  made,  and  dost  forgive  the  sins  of  all  those  who 
are  penitent ;  Create  and  make  in  us  new  and  contrite  hearts, 
that  we  worthily  lamenting  our  sins,  and  acknowledging  our 
wretchedness,  may  obtain  of  thee,  the  God  of  all  mercy,  per- 
fect remission  and  forgiveness ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
A  men. 

%  This  Collect  is  to  be  read  every  day  in  Lent,  after  the  Collect  appointed 

Jor  the  day. 

^  At  Morning  Prayer,  the  Litany  being  ended,  shall  be  said  the  following 
Prayers,  immediately  before  the  General  Thanksgiving. 

OLORD,  we  beseech  thee,  mercifully  hear  our  prayers,  and 
spare  all  those  who  confess  their  sins  unto  thee ;  that  they, 
whose  consciences  by  sin  are  accused,  by  thy  merciful  pardon 
may  be  absolved ;  through  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

OMOST  mighty  God,  and  merciful  Father,  who  hast  com- 
passion upon  all  men,  and  hatest  nothing  that  thou  hast 
made ;  who  wouldest  not  the  death  of  a  sinner,  but  rather 
that  he  should  turn  from  his  sin,  and  be  saved ;  Mercifully 
forgive  us  our  trespasses;  receive  and  comfort  us,  who  are 
grieved  and  wearied  with  the  burden  of  our  sins.  Thy  property 
is  always  to  have  mercy ;  to  thee  only  it  appertaineth  to  for- 
give sins.  Spare  us  therefore,  good  Lord,  spare  thy  people, 
whom  thou  hast  redeemed ;  enter  not  into  judgment  with  thy 
servants,  who  are  vile  earth,  and  miserable  sinners;  but  so 
turn  thine  anger  from  us,  who  meekly  acknowledge  our  vile- 
ness,  and  truly  repent  us  of  our  faults,  and  so  make  haste  to 
help  us  in  this  world,  that  we  may  ever  live  with  thee  in  the 
world  to  come ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

if  Then  shall  the  people  say  this  that  followeth,  after  the  Minister. 

TURN  thou  us,  O  good  Lord,  and  so  shall  we  be  turned. 
Be  favourable,  O  Lord,  Be  favourable  to  thy  people,  Who 
turn  to  thee  in  weeping,  fasting,  and  praying.  For  thou  art 
a  merciful  God,  Full  of  compassion,  Long-suffering,  and  of 
great  pity.  Thou  sparest  when  we  deserve  punishment,  And 
in  thy  wrath  thinkest  upon  mercy.  Spare  thy  people,  good 
Lord,  spare  them,  And  let  not  thine  heritage  be  brought  to 
confusion.  Hear  us,  O  Lord,  for  thy  mercy  is  great,  And 
after  the  multitude  of  thy  mercies  look  upon  us ;  Through  the 
merits  and  mediation  of  thy  blessed  Son,  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.   Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.    Joel  ii.  12. 

TURN  ye  even  to  me,  saith  the  Lord,  with  all  your  heart, 
and  with  fasting,  and  with  weeping,  and  with  mourning. 
And  rend  your  heart,  and  not  your  garments,  and  turn  unto 


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THE  FIRST  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 


the  Lord  your  God ;  for  he  is  gracious  and  merciful,  slow  to 
anger,  and  of  great  kindness,  and  repenteth  him  of  the  evil. 
Who  knoweth  if  he  will  return  and  repent,  and  leave  a  bless- 
ing behind  him;  even  a  meat-offering  and  a  drink-offering 
unto  the  Lord  your  God  ?  Blow  the  trumpet  in  Zion,  sanctify 
a  fast,  call  a  solemn  assembly  ;  gather  the  people,  sanctify  the 
congregation,  assemble  the  elders,  gather  the  children,  and 
those  that  suck  the  breasts ;  let  the  bridegroom  go  forth  of  his 
chamber,  and  the  bride  out  of  her  closet.  Let  the  priests,  the 
ministers  of  the  Lord,  weep  between  the  porch  and  the  altar, 
and  let  them  say,  Spare  thy  people,  O  Lord,  and  give  not 
thine  heritage  to  reproach,  that  the  heathen  should  rule  over 
them  :  wherefore  should  they  say  among  the  people,  Where  is 
their  God  ? 

The  Gospel.    St  Matt.  vi.  16. 

WHEN  ye  fast,  be  not  as  the  hypocrites,  of  a  sad  coun- 
tenance ;  for  they  disfigure  their  faces,  that  they  may 
appear  unto  men  to  fast.  Verily  I  say  unto  you,  they  have 
their  reward.  But  thou,  when  thou  fastest,  anoint  thine  head, 
and  wash  thy  face  ;  that  thou  appear  not  unto  men  to  fast,  but 
unto  thy  Father  which  is  in  secret :  and  thy  Father,  which 
seeth  in  secret,  shall  reward  thee  openly.  Lay  not  up  for  your- 
selves treasures  upon  earth,  where  moth  and  rust  doth  corrupt, 
and  where  thieves  break  through  and  steal :  but  lay  up  for 
yourselves  treasures  in  heaven,  where  neither  moth  nor  rust 
doth  corrupt,  and  where  thieves  do  not  break  through  nor  steal ; 
for  where  your  treasure  is,  there  will  your  heart  be  also. 

W)t  JFtrst  ^untrap  in  TLtnt. 

The  Collect. 

OLORD,  who  for  our  sake  didst  fast  forty  days  and  forty 
nights ;  Give  us  grace  to  use  such  abstinence,  that,  our 
flesh  being  subdued  to  the  Spirit,  we  may  ever  obey  thy  godly 
motions  in  righteousness,  and  true  holiness,  to  thy  honour  and 
glory,  who  livest  and  reignest  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  one  God,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.    2  Cor.  vi.  1. 

"\17E  then,  as  workers  together  with  him,  beseech  you  also 
*  *  that  ye  receive  not  the  grace  of  God  in  vain.  (  For  he 
saith,  I  have  heard  thee  in  a  time  accepted,  and  in  the  day  of 
salvation  have  I  succoured  thee :  behold,  now  is  the  accepted 
time ;  behold,  now  is  the  day  of  salvation.)  Giving  no  offence 
in  any  thing,  that  the  ministry  be  not  blamed  ;  but  in  all  things 
approving  ourselves  as  the  ministers  of  God,  in  much  patience, 
in  afflictions,  in  necessities,  in  distresses,  in  stripes,  in  imprison- 
ments, in  tumults,  in  labours,  in  watchings,  in  fastings ;  by 
pureness,  by  knowledge,  by  long-suffering,  by  kindness,  by  the 
Holy  Ghost,  by  love  unfeigned,  by  the  word  of  truth,  by  the 
power  of  God,  by  the  armour  of  righteousness  on  the  right  hand 


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THE  SECOND  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 

and  on  the  left,  by  honour  and  dishonour,  by  evil  report  and 
good  report ;  as  deceivers,  and  yet  true ;  as  unknown,  and 
yet  well  known ;  as  dying,  and  behold,  we  live ;  as  chastened, 
and  not  killed ;  as  sorrowful,  yet  always  rejoicing ;  as  poor,  yet 
making  many  rich ;  as  having  nothing,  and  yet  possessing  all 
things. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Matt.  iv.  1. 

THEN  was  Jesus  led  up  of  the  Spirit  into  the  wilderness,  to 
be  tempted  of  the  devil.  And  when  he  had  fasted  forty 
days  and  forty  nights,  he  was  afterward  an  hungered.  And 
when  the  tempter  came  to  him,  he  said,  If  thou  be  the  Son  of 
God,  command  that  these  stones  be  made  bread.  But  he 
answered  and  said,  It  is  written,  Man  shall  not  Live  by  bread 
alone,  but  by  every  word  that  proceedeth  out  of  the  mouth  of 
God.  Then  the  devil  taketh  him  up  into  the  holy  city,  and 
setteth  him  on  a  pinnacle  of  the  temple,  and  saith  unto  him, 
If  thou  be  the  Son  of  God,  cast  thyself  down  ;  for  it  is  written, 
He  shall  give  his  angels  charge  concerning  thee ;  and  in  their 
hands  they  shall  bear  thee  up,  lest  at  any  time  thou  dash  thy 
foot  against  a  stone.  Jesus  said  unto  him,  It  is  written  again, 
Thou  shalt  not  tempt  the  Lord  thy  God.  Again,  the  devil 
taketh  him  up  into  an  exceeding  high  mountain,  and  showeth 
him  all  the  kingdoms  of  the  world,  and  the  glory  of  them  ;  and 
saith  unto  him,  All  these  things  will  I  give  thee,  if  thou  wilt 
fall  down  and  worship  me.  Then  saith  Jesus  unto  him,  Get 
thee  hence,  Satan !  for  it  is  written,  Thou  shalt  worship  the 
Lord  thy  God,  and  him  only  shalt  thou  serve.  Then  the  devil 
leaveth  him,  and  behold,  angels  came  and  ministered  unto  him. 

&)t  &tzovLts  Juntos  in  3LznU 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  seest  that  we  have  no  power  of  our- 
selves to  help  ourselves ;  Keep  us  both  outwardly  in  our 
bodies,  and  inwardly  in  our  souls ;  that  we  may  be  defended 
from  all  adversities  which  may  happen  to  the  body,  and  from 
all  evil  thoughts  wliich  may  assault  and  hurt  the  soul ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.    1  Thess.  iv.  1. 

WE  beseech  you,  brethren,  and  exhort  you  by  the  Lord 
Jesus,  that  as  ye  have  received  of  us  how  ye  ought  to 
walk  and  to  please  God,  so  ye  would  abound  more  and  more. 
For  ye  know  what  commandments  we  gave  you  by  the  Lord 
Jesus.  For  this  is  the  will  of  God,  even  your  sanctification, 
that  ye  should  abstain  from  fornication ;  that  every  one  of  you 
should  know  how  to  possess  his  vessel  in  sanctification  and 
honour ;  not  in  the  lust  of  concupiscence,  even  as  the  Gentiles 
which  know  not  God :  that  no  man  go  beyond  and  defraud  his 
brother  in  any  matter ;  because  that  the  Lord  is  the  avenger 
of  all  such,  as  we  also  have  forewarned  you  and  testified.    For 

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THE  THIRD  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 


God  hath  not  called  us  unto  uncleanness,  but  unto  holiness. 
He  therefore  that  despiseth,  despiseth  not  man,  but  God,  who 
hath  also  given  unto  us  his  Holy  Spirit. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Matt.  xv.  21. 

JESUS  went  thence,  and  departed  into  the  coasts  of  Tyre  and 
Sidon.  And  behold,  a  woman  of  Canaan  came  out  of  the 
same  coasts,  and  cried  unto  him,  saying,  Have  mercy  on  me, 
O  Lord,  thou  Son  of  David ;  my  daughter  is  grievously  vexed 
with  a  devil.  But  he  answered  her  not  a  word.  And  his  dis- 
ciples came  and  besought  him,  saying,  Send  her  away ;  for  she 
crieth  after  us.  But  he  answered  and  said,  I  am  not  sent  but 
unto  the  lost  sheep  of  the  house  of  Israel.  Then  came  she  and 
worshipped  him,  saying,  Lord,  help  me  !  But  he  answered  and 
said,  It  is  not  meet  to  take  the  children's  bread,  and  to  cast  it 
to  dogs.  And  she  said,  Truth,  Lord  ;  yet  the  dogs  eat  of  the 
crumbs  which  fall  from  their  masters'  table.  Then  Jesus 
answered  and  said  unto  her,  O  woman,  great  is  thy  faith :  be 
it  unto  thee  even  as  thou  wilt.  And  her  daughter  was  made 
whole  from  that  very  hour. 

Wi)t  £f)trtr  Sunttag  in  %mU 

The  Collect 

WE  beseech  thee,  Almighty  God,  look  upon  the  hearty 
desires  of  thy  humble  servants,  and  stretch  forth  the  rignt 
hand  of  thy  Majesty,  to  be  our  defence  against  all  our  enemies ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.    Eph.  v.  1, 

BE  ye  therefore  followers  of  God,  as  dear  children ;  and  walk 
in  love,  as  Christ  also  hath  loved  us,  and  hath  given  him- 
self for  us,  an  offering  and  a  sacrifice  to  God  for  a  sweet-smell- 
fcig  savour.  But  fornication,  and  all  uncleanness,  or  covetous- 
ness,  let  it  not  be  once  named  amongst  you,  as  becometh  saints ; 
nether  filthiness,  nor  foolish  talking,  nor  jesting,  which  are  not 
convenient ;  but  rather  giving  of  thanks.  For  this  ye  know, 
that  no  whoremonger,  nor  unclean  person,  nor  covetous  man, 
who  is  an  idolater,  hath  any  inheritance  in  the  kingdom  of 
Christ  and  of  God.  Let  no  man  deceive  you  with  vain  words ; 
for  because  of  these  things  cometh  the  wrath  of  God  upon  the 
children  of  disobedience.  Be  not  ye  therefore  partakers  with 
them.  For  ye  were  sometimes  darkness,  but  now  are  ye  light 
in  the  Lord  :  walk  as  children  of  light ;  ( for  the  fruit  of  the 
Spirit  is  in  all  goodness,  and  righteousness,  and  truth ; )  proving 
what  is  acceptable  unto  the  Lord.  And  have  no  fellowship 
with  the  unfruitful  works  of  darkness,  but  rather  reprove  them. 
For  it  is  a  shame  even  to  speak  of  those  things  which  are  done 
of  them  in  secret.  But  all  things  that  are  reproved  are  made 
manifest  by  the  light ;  for  whatsoever  doth  make  manifest  is 
light.  Wherefore  he  saith,  Awake,  thou  that  sleepest,  and 
arise  from  the  dead,  and  Christ  shall  give  thee  light. 

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C  5 


THE  FOURTH  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 


The  Gospel.    St.  Luke  xi.  14. 

TESUS  was  casting  out  a  devil,  and  it  was  dumb.  And  it 
"  came  to  pass,  when  the  devil  was  gone  out,  the  dumb 
spake ;  and  the  people  wondered.  But  some  of  them  said, 
He  casteth  out  devils  through  Beelzebub,  the  chief  of  the 
devils.  And  others,  tempting  him.  sought  of  him  a  sign  from 
heaven.  But  he,  knowing  their  thoughts,  said  unto  them, 
Even-  kingdom  divided  against  itself  is  brought  to  desolation  ; 
and  a  house  divided  against  a  house  falleth.  If  Satan  also  be 
divided  against  himself,  how  shall  liis  kingdom  stand  ?  because 
ye  say  that  I  cast  out  devils  through  Beelzebub.  And  if  1  by 
Beelzebub  cast  out  devils,  by  whom  do  your  sons  cast  them 
out  ?  therefore  shall  they  be  your  judges.  But  if  I  with  the 
finger  of  God  cast  out  devils,  no  doubt  the  kingdom  of  God  is 
come  upon  you.  When  a  strong  man  armed  keepeth  his 
palace,  his  goods  are  in  peace ;  but  when  a  stronger  than  he 
shall  come  upon  him,  and  overcome  him,  he  taketh  from  him 
all  his  armour  wherein  he  trusted,  and  divideth  his  spoils.  He 
that  is  not  with  me  is  against  me ;  and  he  that  gathereth  not 
with  me  scattereth.  "When  the  unclean  spirit  is  gone  out  of  a 
man,  he  walketh  through  dry  places,  seeking  rest ;  and  finding 
none,  he  saith,  I  will  return  unto  my  house  whence  I  came 
out.  And  when  he  cometh,  he  findeth  it  swept  and  garnished. 
Then  goeth  he,  and  taketh  to  him  seven  other  spirits  more 
wicked  than  himself;  and  they  enter  in,  and  dwell  there :  and 
the  last  state  of  that  man  is  worse  than  the  first.  And  it  came 
to  pass,  as  he  spake  these  things,  a  certain  woman  of  the  com- 
pany lifted  up  her  voice,  and  said  unto  him,  Blessed  is  the 
womb  that  bare  thee,  and  the  paps  which  thou  hast  sucked. 
But  he  said,  Yea,  rather,  blessed  are  they  that  hear  the  "Word 
of  God,,  and  keep  it. 

tE^e  Jprmrti)  Juntos  m  Xcnt. 

The  Collect. 

GRANT,  we  beseech  thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we,  who  for 
our  evil  deeds  do  worthily  deserve  to  be  punished,  by  the 
comfort  of  thy  grace  may  mercifully  be  relieved  ;  through  our 
Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.    Gal.  iv.  21. 

TELL  me,  ye  that  desire  to  be  under  the  Law,  do  ye  not 
hear  the  Law  ?  For  it  is  written,  that  Abraham  had  two 
sons,  the  one  by  a  bondmaid,  the  other  by  a  free-woman.  But 
he  who  was  of  the  bond-woman  was  born  after  the  flesh  ;  but 
he  of  the  free-woman  was  by  promise.  "Which  things  are  an 
allegory :  for  these  are  the  two  covenants ;  the  one  from  the 
Mount  Sinai,  which  gendereth  to  bondage,  which  is  Agar. 
For  this  Agar  is  Mount  Sinai  in  Arabia,  and  answereth  to 
Jerusalem  which  now  is,  and  is  in  bondage  with  her  children. 
But  Jerusalem  wliich  is  above  is  free,  which  is  the  mother  of 


THE  FIFTH  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 


us  all.  For  it  is  written,  Rejoice,  thou  barren  that  bearest 
not ;  break  forth  and  cry,  thou  that  travailest  not :  for  the 
desolate  hath  many  more  cliildren  than  she  which  hath  an 
husband.  Now  we,  brethren,  as  Isaac  was,  are  the  children 
of  promise.  But  as  then  he  that  was  born  after  the  flesh  per- 
secuted him  that  was  born  after  the  Spirit,  even  so  it  is  now. 
Nevertheless,  what  saith  the  Scripture  ?  Cast  out  the  bond- 
woman and  her  son  ;  for  the  son  of  the  bond-woman  shall  not 
be  heir  with  the  son  of  the  free-woman.  So  then,  brethren, 
we  are  not  children  of  the  bond-woman*  but  of  the  free. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  vi.  L 

JESUS  went  over  the  Sea  of  Galilee,  which  is  the  Sea  of 
Tiberias.  And  a  great  multitude  followed  him,  because 
they  saw  his  miracles  which  he  did  on  them  that  were  diseased. 
And  Jesus  went  up  into  a  mountain,  and  there  he  sat  with 
his  disciples.  And  the  Passover,  a  feast  of  the  Jews,  was  nigh. 
"When  Jesus  then  lifted  up  his  eyes,  and  saw  a  great  company 
come  unto  him,  he  saith  unto  Philip,  Whence  shall  we  buy 
bread,  that  these  may  eat  ?  (And  this  he  said  to  prove  him  ; 
for  he  himself  knew  what  he  would  do.)  Philip  answered 
him,  Two  hundred  pennyworth  of  bread  is  not  sufficient  for 
them,  that  every  one  of  them  may  take  a  little.  One  of  his 
disciples,  Andrew,  Simon  Peter's  brother,  saith  unto  him, 
There  is  a  lad  here,  which  hath  five  barley  loaves,  and  two 
small  fishes :  but  what  are  they  among  so  many  ?  And  Jesus 
said,  Make  the  men  sit  down.  Now  there  was  much  grass  in 
the  place.  So  the  men  sat  down,  in  number  about  five  thou- 
sand. And  Jesus  took  the  loaves ;  and  when  he  had  given 
thanks,  he  distributed  to  the  disciples,  and  the  disciples  to 
them  that  were  set  down ;  and  likewise  of  the  fishes  as  much 
as  they  would.  "When  they  were  filled,  he  said  unto  his  disci- 
ples, Gather  up  the  fragments  that  remain,  that  nothing  be  lost. 
Therefore  they  gathered  them  together,  and  filled  twelve  baskets 
with  the  fragments  of  the  five  barley  loaves,  which  remained 
over  and  above  unto  them  that  had  eaten.  Then  those  men, 
when  they  had  seen  the  miracle  that  Jesus  did,  said,  This  is 
of  a  truth  that  Prophet  that  should  come  into  the  world. 

Zty  £\tify  Suntras  in  lUtnU 

The  Collect, 

TyE  beseech  thee,  Almighty  God,  mercifully  to  look  upon 
'  '    thy  people ;  that  by  thy  great  goodness  they  may  be  go- 
verned and  preserved  evermore,  both  in  body  and   soul ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.    Heb.  ix.  11. 

/CHRIST  being  come  an  High  Priest  of  good  things  to  come, 
^  by  a  greater  and  more  perfect  tabernacle,  not  made  with 
hands  ;  that  is  to  say,  not  of  this  building ;  neither  by  the 
blood  of  goats  and  calves,  but  by  his  own  blood  he  entered  in 


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once  into  the  Holy  Place,  having  obtained  eternal  redemption 
for  us.  For  if  the  blood  of  bulls  and  of  goats,  and  the  ashes  of 
an  heifer  sprinkling  the  unclean,  sanctifieth  to  the  purifying 
of  the  flesh ;  how  much  more  shall  the  blood  of  Christ,  who, 
through  the  eternal  Spirit,  offered  himself  without  spot  to  God, 
purge  your  conscience  from  dead  works  to  serve  the  living 
God  ?  And  for  this  cause  he  is  the  Mediator  of  the  new  testa- 
ment, that  by  means  of  death,  for  the  redemption  of  the  trans- 
gressions that  were  under  the  first  testament,  they  which  are 
called  might  receive  the  promise  of  eternal  inheritance. 

The  Gospel.    St.  John  viii.  46. 

JESUS  said,  Which  of  you  convinceth  me  of  sin  ?  And  if  I 
say  the  truth,  why  do  ye  not  believe  me  ?  He  that  is  of 
God  heareth  God's  words :  ye  therefore  hear  them  not,  because 
ye  are  not  of  God.  Then  answered  the  Jews,  and  said  unto 
him,  Say  we  not  well  that  thou  art  a  Samaritan,  and  hast  a 
devil  ?  Jesus  answered,  I  have  not  a  devil ;  but  I  honour  my 
Father,  and  ye  do  dishonour  me.  And  I  seek  not  mine  own 
glory  :  there  is  One  that  seeketh  and  judgeth.  Verily,  verily, 
I  say  unto  you,  If  a  man  keep  my  saying,  he  shall  never  see 
death.  Then  said  the  Jews  unto  him,  Now  we  know  that  thou 
hast  a  devil.  Abraham  is  dead,  and  the  prophets ;  and  thou 
sayest,  If  a  man  keep  my  saying,  he  shall  never  taste  of  death. 
Art  thou  greater  than  our  father  Abraham,  which  is  dead  ? 
and  the  prophets  are  dead :  whom  makest  thou  thyself  ? 
Jesus  answered,  If  I  honour  myself,  my  honour  is  nothing : 
it  is  my  Father  that  honoureth  me  ;  of  whom  ye  say,  that  he 
is  your  God.  Yet  ye  have  not  known  him  ;  but  I  know  him  : 
and  if  I  should  say,  I  know  him  not,  I  shall  be  a  liar  like 
unto  you;  but  I  "know  him,  and  keep  his  saying.  Your 
father  Abraham  rejoiced  to  see  my  day ;  and  he  saw  it,  and 
was  glad.  Then  said  the  Jews  unto  him,  Thou  art  not  yet 
fifty  years  old,  and  hast  thou  seen  Abraham?  Jesus  said 
unto  them,  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  before  Abraham 
was,  I  AM.  Then  took  they  up  stones  to  cast  at  him ;  but 
Jesus  hid  himself,  and  went  out  of  the  temple. 

0;c  £untrag  next  fcefore  Easier* 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY"  and  everlasting  God,  who,  of  thy  tender  love 
towards  mankind,  hast  sent  thy  Son,  our  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ,  to  take  upon  him  our  flesh,  and  to  suffer  death  upon 
the  cross,  that  all  mankind  should  follow  the  example  of  his 
great  humility  ;  Mercifully  grant,  that  we  may  both  follow  the 
example  of  his  patience,  and  also  be  made  partakers  of  his  re- 
surrection ;  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.    Phil.  ii.  5. 

LET  this  mind  be  in  you,  which  was  also  in  Christ  Jesus : 
who,  being  in  the  form  of  God,  thought  it  not  robbery  to 


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be  equal  with  God  ;  but  made  himself  of  no  reputation,  and 
took  upon  him  the  form  of  a  servant,  and  was  made  in  the 
likeness  of  men :  and  being  found  in  fashion  as  a  man,  he 
humbled  himself,  and  became  obedient  unto  death,  even  the 
death  of  the  cross.  Wherefore  God  also  hath  highly  exalted 
him,  and  given  him  a  Name  which  is  above  every  name  ;  that 
at  the  Name  of  Jesus  every  knee  should  bow,  of  tlrings  in  hea- 
ven, and  things  in  earth,  and  things  under  the  earth  ;  and  that 
every  tongue  should  confess  that  Jesus  Christ  is  Lord,  to  the 
glory  of  God  the  Father. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Matt,  xxvii.  1. 

WHEN  the  morning  was  come,  all  the  chief  priests  and 
elders  of  the  people  took  counsel  against  Jesus  to  put 
him  to  death.  And  when  they  had  bound  him,  they  led  him 
away,  and  delivered  him  to  Pontius  Pilate  the  governor.  Then 
Judas,  who  had  betrayed  him,  when  he  saw  that  he  was  con- 
demned, repented  himself,  and  brought  again  the  thirty  pieces 
of  silver  to  the  chief  priests  and  elders,  saying,  I  have  sinned, 
in  that  I  have  betrayed  the  innocent  blood.  And  they  said, 
What  is  that  to  us  ?  see  thou  to  that.  And  he  cast  down  the 
pieces  of  silver  in  the  temple,  and  departed,  and  went  and 
hanged  himself.  And  the  chief  priests  took  the  silver  pieces, 
and  said,  It  is  not  lawful  for  to  put  them  into  the  treasury, 
because  it  is  the  price  of  blood.  And  they  took  counsel,  and 
bought  with  them  the  potter's  field,  to  bury  strangers  in. 
Wherefore  that  field  was  called,  The  field  of  blood  unto  this 
day.  Then  was  fulfilled  that  which  was  spoken  by  Jeremy 
the  prophet,  saying,  And  they  took  the  thirty  pieces  of  silver, 
the  price  of  Him  that  was  valued,  whom  they  of  the  children 
of  Israel  did  value ;  and  gave  them  for  the  potter's  field,  as  the 
Loed  appointed  me.  And  Jesus  stood  before  the  governor ; 
and  the  governor  asked  him,  saying,  Art  thou  the  king  of  the 
Jews  ?  And  Jesus  said  unto  him,  Thou  sayest.  And  when  he 
was  accused  of  the  chief  priests  and  elders,  he  answered  no- 
thing. Then  saith  Pilate  unto  him,  Hearest  thou  not  how 
many  things  they  witness  against  thee  ?  And  he  answered  him 
to  never  a  word ;  insomuch  that  the  governor  marvelled  greatly. 
Now  at  that  feast  the  governor  was  wont  to  release  unto  the 
people  a  prisoner,  whom  they  would.  And  they  had  then  a 
notable  prisoner,  called  Barabbas.  Therefore  when  they  were 
gathered  together,  Pilate  said  unto  them,  Whom  will  ye  that 
I  release  unto  you,  Barabbas,  or  Jesus  which  is  called  Christ  ? 
For  he  knew  that  for  envy  they  had  delivered  him.  When  he 
was  set  down  on  the  judgment-seat,  his  wife  sent  unto  him,  say- 
ing, Have  thou  nothing  to  do  with  that  just  man  ;  for  I  have 
suffered  many  things  this  day  in  a  dream  because  of  him. 
But  the  chief  priests  and  elders  persuaded  the  multitude  that 
they  should  ask  Barabbas,  and  destroy  Jesus.  The  governor 
answered  and  said  unto  them,  Whether  of  the  twain  will  ye 
that  I  release  unto  you  ?  They  said,  Barabbas.  Pilate  saith 
unto  them.  What  shall  I  do  then  with  Jesus,  w  hich  is  called 


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Christ  ?  They  all  say  unto  him,  Let  him  be  crucified !  And 
the  governor  said,  Why,  what  evil  hath  he  done  ?  But  they 
cried  out  the  more,  saying,  Let  him  be  crucified  !  "When  Pilate 
saw  that  he  could  prevail  nothing,  but  that  rather  a  tumult 
was  made,  he  took  water,  and  washed  his  hands  before  the 
multitude,  saying,  I  am  innocent  of  the  blood  of  this  just  per- 
son :  see  ye  to  it.  Then  answered  all  the  people,  and  said,  His 
blood  be  on  us,  and  on  our  children  !  Then  released  he  Barab- 
bas  unto  them  ;  and  when  he  had  scourged  Jesus,  he  delivered 
him  to  be  crucified.  Then  the  soldiers  of  the  governor  took 
Jesus  into  the  common  hall,  and  gathered  unto  him  the  whole 
band  of  soldiers.  And  they  stripped  him,  and  put  on  him  a 
scarlet  robe.  And  when  they  had  platted  a  crown  of  thorns, 
they  put  it  upon  his  head,  and  a  reed  in  his  right  hand  ;  and 
they  bowed  the  knee  before  him,  and  mocked  him,  saying, 
Hail,  King  of  the  Jews !  And  they  spit  upon  him,  andtook 
the  reed,  and  smote  him  on  the  head.  And  after  that  they 
had  mocked  him,  they  took  the  robe  off  from  him,  and  put  his 
own  raiment  on  him,  and  led  him  away  to  crucify  him.  And 
as  they  came  out,  they  found  a  man  of  Cyrene,  Simon  by 
name  :  him  they  compelled  to  bear  his  cross.  And  when  they 
were  come  unto  a  place  called  Golgotha,  that  is  to  say,  a  place 
of  a  skull,  they  gave  him  vinegar  to  drink  mingled  with  gall : 
and  when  he  had  tasted  thereof,  he  would  not  drink.  And 
they  crucified  him,  and  parted  his  garments,  casting  lots :  that 
it  might  be  fulfilled  which  was  spoken  by  the  prophet,  They 
parted  my  garments  among  them,  and  upon  my  vesture  did 
they  cast  lots.  And  sitting  down  they  watched  him  there; 
and  set  up  over  his  head  his  accusation  written,  THIS  IS  JE- 
SUS THE  KING  OF  THE  JEWS.  Then  were  there  two 
thieves  crucified  with  him,  one  on  the  right  hand,  and  another 
on  the  left.  And  they  that  passed  by  reviled  him,  wagging 
their  heads,  and  saying,  Thou  that  destroyest  the  temple,  and 
buildest  it  in  three  days,  save  thyself.  If  thou  be  the  Son  of 
God,  come  down  from  the  cross.  Likewise  also  the  chief 
priests  mocking  him,  with  the  scribes  and  elders,  said,  He  saved 
others ;  himself  he  cannot  save.  If  he  be  the  King  of  Israel, 
let  him  now  come  down  from  the  cross,  and  we  will  believe 
him.  He  trusted  in  God ;  let  him  deliver  him  now,  if  he  will 
have  him :  for  he  said,  I  am  the  Son  of  God.  The  thieves  also, 
which  were  crucified  with  him,  cast  the  same  in  his  teeth.  Now 
from  the  sixth  hour  there  was  darkness  over  all  the  land  unto 
the  ninth  hour.  And  about  the  ninth  hour  Jesus  cried  with  a 
loud  voice,  saying,  Eli !  Eli  I  lama  sabachthani  ?  that  is  to  say, 
My  God !  my  God !  why  hast  thou  forsaken  me  ?  Some  of  them 
that  stood  there,  when  they  heard  that,  said,  This  man  calleth 
for  Elias.  And  straightway  one  of  them  ran,  and  took  a  sponge, 
and  filled  it  with  vinegar,  and  put  it  on  a  reed,  and  gave  him 
to  drink.  The  rest  said,  Let  be,  let  us  see  whether  Elias  will 
come  to  save  him.  Jesus,  when  he  had  cried  again  with  a 
loud  voice,  yielded  up  the  ghost.  And,  behold,  the  vail  of  the 
temple  was  rent  in  twain  from  the  top  to  the  bottom  ;  and  the 


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earth  did  quake,  and  the  rocks  rent;  and  the  graves  were 
opened ;  and  many  bodies  of  saints  which  slept  arose,  and 
came  out  of  the  graves  after  his  resurrection,  and  went  into 
the  holy  city,  and  appeared  unto  many.  Now  when  the  cen- 
turion, "and  they  that  were  with  him,  watching  Jesus,  saw  the 
earthquake,  and  those  things  that  were  done,  they  feared 
greatly,  saying,  Truly  this  was  the  Son  of  God. 


fftonttas  fccforc  (£astcr« 


For  the  Epistle.    Isaiah  lxiii.  L 

WHO  is  this  that  cometh  from  Edom,  with  dyed  garments 
from  Bozrah  ?  this  that  is  glorious  in  his  apparel,  travel- 
ling in  the  greatness  of  his  strength  ?  I  that  speak  in  righteous- 
ness, mighty  to  save.  "Wherefore  art  thou  red  in  thine  apparel, 
and  thy  garments  like  him  that  treadeth  in  the  wine-fat  ?  I 
have  trodden  the  wine-press  alone ;  and  of  the  people  there 
was  none  with  me :  for  I  will  tread  them  in  mine  anger,  and 
trample  them  in  my  fury ;  and  their  blood  shall  be  sprinkled 
upon  my  garments,  and  I  will  stain  all  my  raiment.  For  the 
day  of  vengeance  is  in  mine  heart,  and  the  year  of  my  redeemed 
is  come.  And  I  looked,  and  there  was  none  to  help  ;  and  I 
wondered  that  there  was  none  to  uphold  :  therefore  mine  own 
arm  brought  salvation  unto  me  ;  and  my  fur}',  it  upheld  me. 
And  I  will  tread  down  the  people  in  mine  anger,  and  make 
them  drunk  in  my  fury,  and  I  will  bring  down  their  strength 
to  the  earth.  I  will  mention  the  loving-kindnesses  of  the  Lord, 
and  the  praises  of  the  Lord,  according  to  all  that  the  Lord 
hath  bestowed  on  us,  and  the  great  goodness  towards  the  house 
of  Israel,  which  he  hath  bestowed  on  them  according  to  his 
mercies,  and  according  to  the  multitude  of  his  loving-kindnesses. 
For  he  said,  Surely  they  are  my  people,  children  that  will  not 
lie :  so  he  was  their  Saviour.  In  all  their  affliction  he  was 
afflicted,  and  the  Angel  of  his  presence  saved  them :  in  his  love 
and  in  his  pity  he  redeemed  them ;  and  he  bare  them,  and 
carried  them  all  the  days  of  old.  But  they  rebelled,  and  vexed 
his  Holy  Spirit ;  therefore  he  was  turned  to  be  their  enemy, 
and  he  fought  against  them.  Then  he  remembered  the  days 
of  old,  Moses,  and  his  people,  saying,  Where  Is  he  that  brought 
them  up  out  of  the  sea  with  the  shepherd  of  his  flock  ?  Where 
is  he  that  put  his  Holy  Spirit  within  him  ?  that  led  them  by 
the  right  hand  of  Moses  with  his  glorious  arm,  dividing  the 
water  before  them,  to  make  himself  an  everlasting  Name? 
that  led  them  through  the  deep,  as  an  horse  in  the  wilderness, 
that  they  should  not  stumble  ?  As  a  beast  goeth  down  into  the 
valley,  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord  caused  him  to  rest ;  so  didst  thou 
lead  thy  people,  to  make  thyself  a  glorious  Name.  Look  down 
from  heaven,  and  behold  from  the  habitation  of  thy  holiness 
and  of  thy  glory :  where  is  thy  zeal  and  thy  strength,  the 
sounding  of  thy  bowels  and  of  thy  mercies  towards  me  ?  are 
they  restrained  ?  Doubtless  thou  art  our  Father,  though  Abra- 
ham be  ignorant  of  us.,  and  Israel  acknowledge  us  not :  thou, 


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O  Lord,  art  our  Father,  our  Redeemer ;  thy  Name  is  from 
everlasting.  O  Lord,  why  hast  thou  made  us  to  err  from  thy 
ways,  and  hardened  our  heart  from  thy  fear?  Return  for 
thy  servants'  sake,  the  tribes  of  thine  inheritance.  The  people 
of  thy  holiness  have  possessed  it  but  a  little  while :  our  adver- 
saries have  trodden  down  thy  sanctuary.  We  are  thine :  thou 
never  barest  rule  over  them;  they  were  not  called  by  thy 
Name. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Mark  xiv.  1. 

AFTER  two  days  was  the  feast  of  the  Passover,  and  of  un- 
leavened bread:  and  the  chief  priests  and  the  scribe9 
sought  how  they  might  take  him  by  craft,  and  put  him  to  death. 
But  they  said,  Not  on  the  feast-day,  lest  there  be  an  uproar 
of  the  people.  And  being  in  Bethany,  in  the  house  of  Simon 
the  leper,  as  he  sat  at  meat,  there  came  a  woman  having  an 
alabaster  box  of  ointment  of  spikenard,  very  precious ;  and  she 
brake  the  box,  and  poured  it  on  his  head.  And  there  were 
some  that  had  indignation  within  themselves,  and  said,  Why 
was  this  waste  of  the  ointment  made  ?  for  it  might  have  been 
sold  for  more  than  three  hundred  pence,  and  have  been  given 
to  the  poor.  And  they  murmured  against  her.  And  Jesu* 
said,  Let  her  alone ;  why  trouble  ye  her  ?  She  hath  wrought  a 
good  work  on  me.  For  ye  have  the  poor  with  you  always,  and 
whensoever  ye  will  ye  may  do  them  good  ;  but  me  ye  have  not 
always.  She  hath  done  what  she  could  ;  she  is  come  aforehand 
to  anoint  my  body  to  the  burying.  Verily  I  say  unto  you,. 
Wheresoever  this  Gospel  shall  be  preached  throughout  the 
whole  world,  this  also  that  she  hath  done  shall  be  spoken  of, 
for  a  memorial  of  her.  And  Judas  Iscariot,  one  of  the  twelve, 
went  unto  the  chief  priests,  to  betray  him  unto  them.  And 
when  they  heard  it,  they  were  glad,  and  promised  to  give  him 
money.  And  he  sought  how  he  might  conveniently  betray 
him.  And  the  first  day  of  unleavened  bread,  when  they  killed 
the  passover,  his  disciples  said  unto  him,  Where  wilt  thou  that 
we  go  and  prepare,  that  thou  mayest  eat  the  passover  ?  And 
he  sendeth  forth  two  of  his  disciples,  and  saith  unto  them,  Go 
ye  into  the  city,  and  there  shall  meet  you  a  man  bearing  a 
pitcher  of  water :  follow  him.  And  wheresoever  he  shall  go  in, 
say  ye  to  the  good  man  of  the  house,  The  Master  saith,  Where 
is  the  guest-chamber,  where  I  shall  eat  the  passover  with  my 
disciples  ?  And  he  will  show  you  a  large  upper  room  furnished 
and  prepared :  there  make  ready  for  us.  And  his  disciples 
went  forth,  and  came  into  the  city,  and  found  as  he  had  said 
unto  them ;  and  they  made  ready  the  passover.  And  in  the 
evening  he  cometh  with  the  twelve.  And  as  they  sat,  and  did 
eat,  Jesus  said,  Verily  I  say  unto  you,  one  of  you  which  eateth 
with  me  shall  betray  me.  And  they  began  "to  be  sorrowful, 
and  to  say  unto  him,  one  by  one,  Is  it  I  ?  And  another  said. 
Is  it  I  ?  And  he  answered  and  said  unto  them,  It  is  one  of  the 
twelve  that  dippeth  with  me  in  the  dish.  The  Son  of  Matt 
indeed  goeth,  as  it  is  written  of  him :  but  wo  to  that  man  by 

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whom  the  Son  of  Man  is  betrayed  !  good  were  it  for  that  man 
if  he  had  never  been  born.    And  as  they  did  eat,  Jesus  took 
bread,  and  blessed,  and  brake  it,  and  gave  to  them,  and  said, 
Take,  eat :  this  is  my  body.    And  he  took  the  cup,  and  when 
he  had  given  thanks,  he  gave  it  to  them  :  and  they  all  drank 
of  it.    And  he  said  unto  them,  This  is  my  blood  of  the  new 
testament,  which  is  shed  for  many.    Verily  I  say  unto  you,  I 
will  drink  no  more  of  the  fruit  of  the  vine,  until  that  day  that 
I  drink  it  new  in  the  Kingdom  of  God.    And  when  they  had 
sung  an  hymn,  they  went  out  into  the  Mount  of  Olives.    And 
Jesus  saith  unto  them,  All  ye  shall  be  offended  because  of  me 
this  night :  for  it  is  written,  I  will  smite  the  shepherd,  and  the 
sheep  shall  be  scattered.    But  after  that  I  am  risen,  I  will  go 
before  you  into  Galilee.    But  Peter  said  unto  him,  Although 
all  shall  be  offended,  yet  will  not  I.   And  Jesus  saith  unto  him, 
Verily  I  say  unto  thee,  that  this  day,  even  in  this  night,  before 
the  cock  crow  twice,  thou  shalt  deny  me  thrice.    But  he  spake 
the  more  vehemently,  If  I  should  die  with  thee,  I  will  not  deny 
thee  in  any  wise.    Likewise  also  said  they  all.    And  they  came 
to  a  place  which  was  named  Gethsemane :   and  he  saith  to  his 
disciples,  Sit  ye  here,  while  I  shall  pray.    And  he  taketh  with 
him  Peter  and  James  and  John,  and  began  to  be  sore  amazed, 
and  to  be  very  heavy  ;  and  saith  unto  them,  My  soul  is  exceed- 
ing sorrowful  unto  death :  tarry  ye  here,  and  watch.    And  he 
went  forward  a  little,  and  fell  on  the  ground,  and  prayed  that, 
if  it  were  possible,  the  hour  might  pass  from  him.    And  he 
said,  Abba,  Father,  all  things  are  possible  unto  thee ;  take  away 
this  cup  from  me  :  nevertheless,  not  what  I  will,  but  what  thou 
wilt.    And  he  cometh,  and  findeth  them  sleeping,  and  saith 
unto  Peter,  Simon,  sleepest  thou?  couldest  not  thou  watch 
one  hour?  Watch  ye  and  pray,  lest  ye  enter  into  temptation. 
The  spirit  truly  is  ready,  but  the  flesh  is  weak.    And  again  he 
went  away,  and  prayed,  and  spake  the  same  words.     And 
when  he  returned,  he  found  them  asleep  again,  ( for  their  eyes 
were  heavy ; )  neither  wist  they  what  to  answer  him.    And  he 
cometh  the  third  time,  and  saith  unto  them,  Sleep  on  now,  and 
take  your  rest :  it  is  enough,  the  hour  is  come ;  behold,  the  Son 
of  Man  is  betrayed  into  the  hands  of  sinners.    Rise  up,  let  us 
go;  lo, he  that  betrayeth  me  is  at  hand.    And  immediately, 
while  he  yet  spake,  cometh  Judas,  one  of  the  twelve,  and  with 
him  a  great  multitude  with  swords  and  staves,  from  the  chief 
priests  and  the  scribes  and  the  elders.    And  he  that  betraved 
him  had  given  them  a  token,  saying,  Whomsoever  I  shall  kiss, 
that  same  is  he ;  take  him,  and  lead  him  away  safely.    And 
as  soon  as  he  was  come,  he  goeth  straightway  to  him,  and  saith, 
Master,  Master ;  and  kissed  him.    And  they  laid  their  hands 
on  him,  and  took  him.    And  one  of  them  that  stood  by  drew 
a  sword,  and  smote  a  servant  of  the  high  priest,  and  cut  off  his 
ear.    And  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  them,  Are  ye  come 
out  as  against  a  thief,  with  swords  and  with  staves,  to  take  me  ? 
I  was  daily  with  you  in  the  temple,  teaching,  and  ye  took  me 
not :  but  the  Scriptures  must  be  fulfilled.  And  they  all  forsook 


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him,  and  fled.  And  there  followed  him  a  certain  young  man, 
having  a  linen  cloth  cast  about  his  naked  body ;  and  the  young 
men  laid  hold  on  him.  And  he  left  the  linen  cloth,  and  fled 
from  them  naked.  And  they  led  Jesus  away  to  the  high  priest : 
and  with  Iiim  were  assembled  all  the  chief  priests  and  the  elders 
and  the  scribes.  And  Peter  followed  him  afar  off,  even  into 
the  palace  of  the  high  priest ;  and  lie  sat  with  the  servants,  and 
■warmed  himself  at  the  fire.  And  the  chief  priest,  and  all  the 
council,  sought  for  witness  against  Jesus  to  put  him  to  death ; 
and  found  none.  For  many  bare  false  witness  against  him, 
but  their  witness  agreed  not  together.  And  there  arose  certain, 
and  bare  false  witness  against  him,  saying,  We  heard  him  say, 
I  will  destroy  this  temple  that  is  made  with  hands,  and  within 
three  days  I  will  build  another  made  without  hands.  But 
neither  so  did  their  witness  agree  together.  And  the  high  priest 
stood  up  in  the  midst,  and  asked  Jesus,  saying,  Answerest  thou 
nothing  ?  What  is  it  which  these  witness  against  thee  ?  But  lie 
held  his  peace,  and  answered  nothing.  Again  the  high  priest 
asked  Mm,  and  said  unto  him,  Art  thou  the  Christ,  the  Son  of 
the  Blessed  ?  And  Jesus  said,  I  am :  and  ye  shall  see  the  Son 
of  Man  sitting  on  the  right  hand  of  power,  and  coming  in  the 
clouds  of  heaven.  Then  the  high  priest  rent  his  clothes,  and 
saith,  What  need  we  any  further  witnesses  ?  ye  have  heard  the 
blasphemy  :  what  think  ye  ?  And  they  all  condemned  him  to 
be  guilty  of  death.  And  some  began  to  spit  on  him,  and  to 
cover  his  face,  and  to  buffet  liim,  and  to  say  unto  Mm,  Prophesy. 
And  the  servants  did  strike  him  with  the  palms  of  their  hands. 
And  as  Peter  was  beneath  in  the  palace,  there  cometh  one  of 
the  maids  of  the  high  priest ;  and  when  she  saw  Peter  warming 
Mmself,  she  looked  upon  him,  and  said,  And  thou  also  wast 
with  Jesus  of  Nazareth.  But  he  denied,  saying,  I  know  not, 
neither  understand  I  what  thou  say  est.  And  he  went  out  into 
the  porch  ;  and  the  cock  crew.  And  a  maid  saw  him  again, 
and  began  to  say  to  them  that  stood  by.  This  is  one  of  them. 
And  he  demed  it  again.  And  a  little  after,  they  that  stood  by 
said  again  to  Peter,  Surely  thou  art  one  of  them ;  for  thou  art 
a  Galilean,  and  thy  speech  agreeth  thereto.  But  he  began  to 
curse  and  to  swear,  saying,  I  know  not  this  man  of  whom  ye 
speak.  And  the  second  time  the  cock  crew.  And  Peter  called 
to  mind  the  word  that  Jesus  said  unto  him,  Before  the  cock  crow 
twice,  thou  shalt  deny  me  thrice.  And  when  he  thought  there- 
on, he  wept. 

Suttstrag  More  (Saster. 

For  tlie  Epistle.    Isa.  1.  5. 

THE  Lord  God  hath  opened  mine  ear,  and  I  was  not  rebel- 
lious, neither  turned  away  back.  I  gave  my  back  to  the 
smiters,  and  my  cheeks  to  them  that  plucked  off  the  hair :  I 
hid  not  my  face  from  shame  and  spitting.  For  the  Lord  God 
will  help  me ;  therefore  shall  I  not  be  confounded :  therefore 
have  I  set  my  face  like  a  flint,  and  I  know  that  I  shall  not  bo 


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ashamed.  He  is  near  that  justifieth  me ;  who  will  contend 
with  me  ?  let  us  stand  together :  who  is  mine  adversary  ?  let 
him  come  near  to  me.  Behold,  the  Lord  God  will  help  me  ; 
who  is  he  that  shall  condemn  me  ?  Lo,  they  all  shall  wax  old 
as  a  garment ;  the  moth  shall  eat  them  up.  Who  is  among 
you  that  feareth  the  Lord,  that  obeyeth  the  voice  of  his  ser- 
vant, that  walketh  in  darkness,  and  hath  no  light  ?  let  him 
trust  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord,  and  stay  upon  his  God.  Be- 
hold, all  ye  that  kindle  a  fire,  that  compass  yourselves  about 
with  sparks :  walk  in  the  light  of  your  fire,  and  in  the  sparks 
that  ye  have  kindled.  This  shall  ye  have  of  mine  hand  ;  ye 
shall  lie  down  in  sorrow. 

Tlie  Gospel.    St.  Mark  xv.  I; 

AND  straightway  in  the  morning  the  chief  priests  held  a 
consultation  with  the  elders  and  scribes,  and  the  whole 
council,  and  bound  Jesus,  and  carried  him  away,  and  delivered 
him  to  Pilate.  And  Pilate  asked  him,  Art  thou  the  King  of 
the  Jews  ?  And  he  answering  said  unto  him,  Thou  sayest  it. 
And  the  chief  priests  accused  him  of  many  things :  but  he 
answered  nothing.  And  Pilate  asked  him  again,  saying, 
Answerest  thou  nothing  ?  behold  how  many  things  they  wit- 
ness against  thee.  But  Jesus  yet  answered  nothing ;  so  that 
Pilate  marvelled.  Now  at  that  feast  he  released  unto  them 
one  prisoner,  whomsoever  they  desired.  And  there  was  one 
named  Barabbas,  which  lay  bound  with  them  that  had  made 
insurrection  with  him,  who  had  committed  murder  in  the 
insurrection.  And  the  multitude  crying  aloud  began  to  desire 
him  to  do  as  he  had  ever  done  unto  them.  But  Pilate  an- 
swered them,  saying,  Will  ye  that  I  release  unto  you  the  King 
of  the  Jews  ?  (For  he  knew  that  the  chief  priests  had  delivered 
him  for  envy.)  But  the  chief  priests  moved  the  people,  that 
he  should  rather  release  Barabbas  unto  them.  And  Pilate 
answered  and  said  again  unto  them,  What  will  ye  then  that  I 
shall  do  unto  him  whom  ye  call  the  King  of  the  Jews  ?  And 
they  cried  out  again,  Crucify  him !  Then  Pilate  said  unto 
them,  Why,  what  evil  hath  he  done  ?  And  they  cried  out  the 
more  exceedingly,  Crucify  him !  And  so  Pilate,  willing  to 
content  the  people,  released  Barabbas  unto  them,  and  deliver- 
ed Jesus,  when  he  had  scourged  him,  to  be  crucified.  And 
the  soldiers  led  him  away  into  the  hall,  called  Pra?torium ; 
and  they  called  together  the  whole  band.  And  they  clothed 
him  with  purple,  and  platted  a  crown  of  thorns,  and  put  it 
about  his  head,  and  began  to  salute  him,  Hail,  King  of  the 
Jews !  And  they  smote  him  on  the  head  with  a  reed,  and  did 
spit  upon  him,  and  bowing  their  knees,  worshipped  him.  And 
when  they  had  mocked  him,  they  took  off  the  purple  from 
him,  and  put  his  own  clothes  on  him,  and  led  him  out  to 
crucify  him.  And  they  compel  one  Simon,  a  Cyrenian,  who 
passed  by,  coming  out  of  the  country,  the  father  of  Alexander 
and  Rufus,  to  bear  his  cross.  And  they  bring  him  unto  the 
place  Golgotha,  which  is,  being  interpreted.  The  place  of  a 


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skull.  And  they  gave  him  to  drink  wine  mingled  with  myrrh ; 
but  he  received  it  not.  And  when  they  had  crucified  him, 
they  parted  his  garments,  casting  lots  upon  them,  what  every 
man  should  take.  And  it  was  the  third  hour,  and  they  cruci- 
fied him.  And  the  superscription  of  his  accusation  was  written 
over,  THE  KING  OF  THE  JEWrS.  And  with  him  they 
crucify  two  thieves  ;  the  one  on  his  right  hand,  and  the  other 
on  his  left.  And  the  Scripture  was  fulfilled,  which  saith,  And 
he  was  numbered  with  the  transgressors.  And  they  that 
passed  by  railed  on  him,  wagging  their  heads,  and  saying,  Ah, 
thou  that  destroyest  the  temple,  and  buildest  it  in  three  days, 
save  thyself,  and  come  down  from  the  cross.  Likewise  also 
the  chief  priests  mocking  said  among  themselves  with  the 
scribes,  He  saved  others ;  himself  he  cannot  save.  Let  Christ 
the  King  of  Israel  descend  now  from  the  cross,  that  we  may 
see  and  believe.  And  they  that  were  crucified  with  him  reviled 
him.  And  when  the  sixth  hour  was  come,  there  was  dark- 
ness over  the  whole  land  until  the  ninth  hour.  And  at  the 
ninth  hour  Jesus  cried  with  a  loud  voice,  saying,  Eloi  !  Eloi  / 
lama  sabachthani  ?  which  is,  being  interpreted,  My  God  !  my 
God  !  why  hast  thou  forsaken  me  ?  And  some  of  them  that 
stood  by,  when  they  heard  it,  said,  Behold,  lie  calleth  Elias. 
And  one  ran  and  filled  a  sponge  full  of  vinegar,  and  put  it  on 
a  reed,  and  gave  him  to  drink,  saying,  Let  alone  ;  let  us  see 
whether  Elias  will  come  to  take  him  down.  And  Jesus  cried 
with  a  loud  voice,  and  gave  up  the  ghost.  And  the  vail  of  the 
temple  was  rent  in  twain,  from  the  top  to  the  bottom.  And 
when  the  centurion,  which  stood  over  against  him,  saw  that 
he  so  cried  out,  and  gave  up  the  ghost,  he  said,  Truly  this 
man  was  the  Son  of  God. 

S&ctmestrap  hdoxt  faster* 

The  Epistle.    Heb.  ix.  16. 

\\THERE  a  testament  is,  there  must  also  of  necessity  be  the 
'  »  death  of  the  testator.  For  a  testament  is  of  force  after 
men  are  dead ;  otherwise  it  is  of  no  strength  at  all  whilst  the 
testator  liveth.  Whereupon  neither  the  first  testament  was 
dedicated  without  blood.  For  when  Moses  had  spoken  every 
precept  to  all  the  people  according  to  the  Law,  he  took  the 
blood  of  calves  and  of  goats,  with  water,  and  scarlet  wool,  and 
hyssop,  and  sprinkled  both  the  book  and  all  the  people,  say- 
ing, This  is  the  blood  of  the  testament  which  God  hath  enjoined 
unto  you.  Moreover,  he  sprinkled  likewise  with  blood  both 
the  tabernacle,  and  all  the  vessels  of  the  ministry.  And  al- 
most all  things  are  by  the  Law  purged  with  blood  ;  and  without 
shedding  of  blood  is  no  remission.  It  was  therefore  necessary 
that  the  patterns  of  things  in  the  heavens  should  be  purified 
with  these ;  but  the  heavenly  things  themselves  with  better 
sacrifices  than  these.  For  Christ  is  not  entered  into  the  holy 
places  made  with  hands,  which  are  the  figures  of  the  true  ;  but 
into  heaven  itself,  now  to  appear  in  the  presence  of  God  for  us. 


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Nor  yet  that  he  should  offer  himself  often  as  the  high  priest 
entereth  into  the  Holy  Place  every  year  with  blood  of  others ; 
(for  then  must  he  often  have  suffered  since  the  foundation  of 
the  world:)  but  now  once  in  the  end  of  the  world  hath  he 
appeared  to  put  away  sin  by  the  sacrifice  of  himself.  And  as 
it  is  appointed  unto  men  once  to  die,  but  after  this  the  judg- 
ment :  so  Christ  was  once  offered  to  bear  the  sins  of  many ; 
and  unto  them  that  look  for  him  shall  he  appear  the  second 
time  without  sin  unto  salvation. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Luke  xxii.  1. 

NOW  the  feast  of  unleavened  bread  drew  nigh,  which  is 
called  the  Passover.     And  the  cliief  priests  and  scribes 
sought  how  they  might  kill  him  ;  for  they  feared  the  people. 
Then  entered  Satan  into  Judas  surnamed  Iscariot,  being  of 
the  number  of  the  twelve.    And  he  went  his  way,  and  com- 
muned with  the  chief  priests  and  captains,  how  he  might  betray 
him  unto  them.    And  they  were  glad,  and  covenanted  to  give 
him  money.    And  he  promised,  and  sought  opportunity  to 
betray  him  unto  them  in  the  absence  of  the  multitude.    Then 
came" the  day  of  unleavened  bread,  when  the  passover  must 
be  killed.    And  he  sent  Peter  and  John,  saying,  Go  and  pre- 
pare us  the  passover,  that  we  may  eat.    And  they  said  unto 
him,  Where  wilt  thou  that  we  prepare  ?    And  he  said  unto 
them,  Behold,  when  ye  are  entered  into  the  city,  there  shall  a 
man  meet  you,  bearing  a  pitcher  of  water ;  follow  him  into 
the  house  where  he  entereth  in.    And  ye  shall  say  unto  the 
good-man  of  the  house,  The  Master  saith  unto  thee,  Where  is 
the  guest-chamber,  where  I  shall  eat  the  passover  with  my  dis- 
ciples ?  And  he  shall  show  you  a  large  upper  room  furnished : 
there  make  ready.    And  they  went,  and  found  as  he  had  said 
unto  them :  and  they  made  ready  the  passover.     And  when 
the  hour  was  come,  he  sat  down,  and  the  twelve  apostles  with 
him.    And  he  said  unto  them,  With  desire  I  have  desired  to 
eat  this  passover  with  you  before  I  suffer.    For  I  say  unto  you, 
I  will  not  any  more  eat  thereof,  until  it  be  fulfilled  in  the 
Kingdom  of  God.    And  he  took  the  cup,  and  gave  thanks, 
and  said,  Take  this,  and  divide  it  among  yourselves.    For  I 
say  unto  you,  I  will  not  drink  of  the  fruit  of  the  vine,  until  the 
Kingdom  of  God  shall  come.    And  he  took  bread,  and  gave 
thanks,  and  brake  it,  and  gave  unto  them,  saying,  This  is  my 
body  which  is  given  for  you :  this  do  in  remembrance  of  me. 
Likewise  also  the  cup  after  supper,  saying,  This  cup  is  the  new 
testament  in  my  blood,  which  is  shed  for  you.    But  behold, 
the  hand  of  him  that  betrayeth  me  is  with  me  on  the  table. 
And  truly  the  Son  of  Mangoeth  as  it  was  determined;  but 
wo  unto  that  man  by  whom  he  is  betrayed  !    And  they  began 
to  inquire  among  themselves,  which  of  them  it  was  that  should 
do  this  thing.    And  there  was  also  a  strife  among  them,  which 
of  them  should  be  accounted  the  greatest.    And  he  said  unto 
them,  The  kings  of  the  Gentiles  exercise  lordship  over  them  ; 
and  they  that  exercise  authority  upon  them  are  called  bene* 

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factors.   But  ye  shall  not  be  so :  but  he  that  is  greatest  among 
you,  let  him  be  as  the  younger ;  and  he  that  is  chief,  as  he 
that  doth  serve.    For  whether  is  greater,  he  that  sitteth  at 
meat,  or  he  that  serveth  ?  Is  not  he  that  sitteth  at  meat  ?   But 
I  am  among  you  as  he  that  serveth.    Ye  are  they  which  have 
continued  with  me  in  my  temptations.    And  I  appoint  unto 
you  a  kingdom,  as  my  Father  hath  appointed  unto  me ;  that 
ye  may  eat  and  drink  at  my  table  in  my  kingdom,  and  sit  on 
thrones,  judging  the  twelve  tribes  of  Israel.    And  the  Lord 
said,  Simon,  Simon,  behold,  Satan  hath  desired  to  have  you, 
that  he  may  sift  you  as  wheat :  but  I  have  prayed  for  thee, 
that  thy  faith  fail  not ;  and  when  thou  art  converted,  strength- 
en thy  brethren.    And  he  said  unto  him,  Lord,  I  am  ready  to 
go  with  thee,  both  into  prison,  and  to  death.    And  he  said,  I 
tell  thee,  Peter,  the  cock  shall  not  crow  this  day,  before  that 
thou  shalt  thrice  deny  that  thou  knowest  me.    And  he  said 
unto  them,  "When  I  sent  you  without  purse,  and  scrip,  and 
shoes,  lacked  ye  any  thing?   And  they  said,  Nothing.    Then 
said  he  unto  them,  But  now,  he  that  hath  a  purse,  let  him 
take  it,  and  likewise  his  scrip :  and  he  that  hath  no  sword,  let 
him  sell  his  garment,  and  buy  one.    For  I  say  unto  you,  that 
this  that  is  written  must  yet  be  accomplished  in  me,  And  he 
was  reckoned  among  the  transgressors:  for  the  things  con- 
cerning me  have  an  end.    And  they  said,  Lord,  behold,  here 
are  two  swords.    And  he  said  unto  them,  It  is  enough.    And 
he  came  out,  and  went,  as  he  was  wont,  to  the  Mount  of  Olives ; 
and  his  disciples  also  followed  him.    And  when  he  was  at  the 
place,  he  said  unto  them,  Pray  that  ye  enter  not  into  tempta- 
tion.   And  he  was  withdrawn  from  them  about  a  stone's  cast, 
and  kneeled  down,  and  prayed,  saying,  Father,  if  thou  be  wil- 
ling, remove  this  cup  from  me :  nevertheless,  not  my  will,  but 
thine,  be  done.    And  there  appeared  an  angel  unto  him  from 
heaven,  strengthening  him.   And  being  in  an  agony,  he  prayed 
more  earnestly ;  and  his  sweat  was  as  it  were  great  drops  of 
blood  falling  down  to  the  ground.   And  when  he  rose  up  from 
prayer,  and  was  come  to  his  disciples,  he  found  them  sleeping 
for  sorrow,  and  said  unto  them,  Why  sleep  ye  ?  rise  and  pray, 
lest  ye  enter  into  temptation.  And  while  he  yet  spake,  behold 
a  multitude,  and  he  that  was  called  Judas,  one  of  the  twelve, 
went  before  them,  and  drew  near  unto  Jesus  to  kiss  him.    But 
Jesus  said  unto  him,  Judas,  betrayest  thou  the  Son  of  Man 
with  a  kiss  ?  When  they  which  were  about  him  saw  what  would 
follow,  they  said  unto  him,  Lord,  shall  we  smite  with  the 
sword  ?  and  one  of  them  smote  the  servant  of  the  high  priest, 
and  cut  off  his  right  ear.    And  Jesus  answered  and  said,  Suf- 
fer ye  thus  far.    And  he  touched  his  ear,  and  healed  him. 
Then  Jesus  said  unto  the  chief  priests,  and  captains  of  the 
temple,  and  the  elders  which  were  come  to  him,  Be  ye  come 
out  as  against  a  thief,  with  swords  and  staves  ?  When  I  was 
daily  with  you  in  the  temple,  ye  stretched  forth  no  handa 
against  me :  but  this  is  your  hour,  and  the  power  of  darkness. 
Then  took  they  him,  and  led  him,  and  brought  him  into  the 

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high  priest's  house.  And  Peter  followed  afar  off.  And  when, 
they  had  kindled  a  fire  in  the  midst  of  the  hall,  and  were  set 
down  together,  Peter  sat  down  among  them.  But  a  certain 
maid  beheld  him  as  he  sat  by  the  tire,  and  earnestly  looked 
upon  him,  and  said,  This  man  was  also  with  him.  And  he 
denied  him,  saying,  Woman,  I  know  him  not.  And  after 
a  little  while  another  saw  him,  and  said,  Thou  art  also 
of  them.  And  Peter  said,  Man,  I  am  not.  And  about  the 
space  of  one  hour  after,  another  confidently  affirmed,  saying, 
Of  a  truth,  tins  fellow  also  was  with  him  i  for  he  is  a  Galilean. 
And  Peter  said,  Man,  I  know  not  what  thou  sayest.  And  im- 
mediately, while  he  yet  spake,  the  cock  crew.  And  the  Lord 
turned,  and  looked  upon  Peter.  And  Peter  remembered  the 
word  of  the  Lord,  how  he  had  said  unto  him,  Before  the  cock 
crow,  thou  shalt  deny  me  thrice.  And  Peter  went  out  and 
wept  bitterly.  And  the  men  that  held  Jesus  mocked  him,  and 
smote  him.  And  when  they  had  blindfolded  him,  they  struck 
him  on  the  face,  and  asked  him,  saying,  Prophesy,  who  is  it 
that  smote  thee  ?  And  many  other  things  blasphemously  spake 
they  against  him.  And  as  soon  as  it  was  day,  the  elders  of 
the  people,  and  the  chief  priests,  and  the  scribes  came  toge- 
ther, and  led  him  into  their  council,  saying,  Art  thou  the 
Christ  ?  tell  us.  And  he  said  unto  them,  if  I  tell  you,  ye  will 
not  believe :  and  if  I  also  ask  you,  ye  will  not  answer  me,  nor 
let  me  go.  Hereafter  shall  the  Son  of  Man  sit  on  the  right 
hand  of  the  power  of  God.  Then  said  they  all,  Art  thou  then 
the  Son  of  God  ?  And  he  said  unto  them,  Ye  say,  that  I  am. 
And  they  said,  What  need  we  any  further  witness  ?  for  we 
ourselves  have  heard  of  his  own  mouth. 

3TJ)ur  strati  More  (Easter* 

The  Epistle.    1  Cor.  xi.  17. 

IX  this  that  I  declare  unto  you,  I  praise  you  not,  that  ye 
come  together  not  for  the  better,  but  for  the  worse.  For 
first  of  all,  when  ye  come  together  in  the  church,  I  hear  that 
there  be  divisions  among  you ;  and  I  partly  believe  it.  For 
there  must  be  also  heresies  among  you,  that  they  which  are 
approved  may  be  made  manifest  among  you.  When  ye  come 
together  therefore  into  one  place,  this  is  not  to  eat  the  Lord's 
Supper.  For  in  eating  every  one  taketh  before  other  his  own 
supper ;  and  one  is  hungry,  and  another  is  drunken.  What ! 
have  ye  not  houses  to  eat  and  to  drink  in  ?  or  despise  ye  the 
church  of  God,  and  shame  them  that  have  not  ?  What  shall 
I  say  to  you?  shall  I  praise  you  in  this?  I  praise  you  not. 
For  I  have  received  of  the  Lord  that  which  also  I  delivered 
unto  you,  That  the  Lord  Jesus,  the  same  night  in  which  he 
was  betrayed,  took  bread :  and  when  he  had  given  thanks,  ho 
brake  it,  and  said,  Take,  eat ;  this  is  my  body,  which  is  broken 
for  you :  this  do  in  remembrance  of  me.  After  the  same  man- 
ner also  he  took  the  cup,  when  he  had  supped,  saying,  This 
cup  is  the  new  testament  in  my  blood :  this  do  ye,  as  oft  as  ye 

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THURSDAY  BEFORE  EASTER. 


drink  it,  in  remembrance  of  me.  For  as  often  as  ye  eat  this 
bread,  and  drink  this  cup,  ye  do  show  the  Lord's  death  till  he 
come.  Wherefore,  whosoever  shall  eat  this  bread,  and  drink 
this  cup  of  the  Lord,  unworthily,  shall  be  guilty  of  the  body 
and  blood  of  the  Lord.  But  let  a  man  examine  himself,  and 
so  let  him  eat  of  that  bread,  and  drink  of  that  cup.  For  he 
that  eateth  and  drinketh  unworthily,  eateth  and  drinketh. 
damnation  to  himself,  not  discerning  the  Lord's  body.  For 
this  cause  many  are  weak  and  sickly  among  you,  and  many 
sleep.  For  if  we  would  judge  ourselves,  we  should  not  be 
judged.  But  when  we  are  judged,  we  are  chastened  of  the 
Lord,  that  we  should  not  be  condemned  with  the  world. 
Wherefore,  my  brethren,  when  ye  come  together  to  eat,  tarry 
one  for  another.  And  if  any  man  hunger,  let  him  eat  at 
home  ;  that  ye  come  not  together  unto  condemnation.  And 
the  rest  will  I  set  in  order  when  I  come. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Luke  xxiii.  1. 

THE  whole  multitude  of  them  arose,  and  led  him  unto  Pi- 
late. And  they  began  to  accuse  him,  saying,  We  found 
this  fellow  perverting  the  nation,  and  forbidding  to  give  tribute 
to  Caesar,  saying  that  he  himself  is  Christ  a  king.  And  Pilate 
asked  liim,  saying,  Art  thou  the  King  of  the  Jews  ?  And  he 
answered  him,  and  said,  Thou  sayest  it.  Then  said  Pilate  to 
the  chief  priests  and  to  the  people,  I  find  no  fault  in  this  man. 
And  they  were  the  more  tierce,  saying,  He  stirreth  up  the 
people,  teaching  throughout  all  Jewry,  beginning  from  Galilee 
to  this  place.  When  Pilate  heard  of  Galilee,  he  asked  whether 
the  man  were  a  Galilean.  And  as  soon  as  he  knew  that  he 
belonged  unto  Herod's  jurisdiction,  he  sent  him  to  Herod,  who 
himself  also  was  at  Jerusalem  at  that  time.  And  when  Herod 
saw  Jesus,  he  was  exceeding  glad :  for  he  was  desirous  to  see 
him  of  a  long  season,  because  he  had  heard  many  things  of 
him  ;  and  he  hoped  to  have  seen  some  miracle  done  by  him. 
Then  he  questioned  with  him  in  many  words ;  but  he  answered 
him  nothing.  And  the  chief  priests  and  scribes  stood  and  ve- 
hemently accused  him.  And  Herod  with  his  men  of  war  set 
him  at  nought,  and  mocked  him,  and  arrayed  him  in  a  gor- 
geous robe,  and  sent  him  again  to  Pilate.  And  the  same  day 
Pilate  and  Herod  were  made  friends  together ;  for  before  they 
were  at  enmity  between  themselves.  And  Pilate,  when  he 
had  called  together  the  chief  priests,  and  the  rulers,  and  the 
people,  said  unto  them,  Ye  have  brought  this  man  unto  me, 
as  one  that  perverteth  the  people :  and  behold,  I,  having  ex- 
amined him  before  you,  have  found  no  fault  in  this  man, 
touching  those  tilings  whereof  ye  accuse  him.  No,  nor  yet 
Herod  :  for  I  sent  you  to  him ;  and  lo,  nothing  worthy  of  death 
is  done  unto  him.  I  will  therefore  chastise  him,  and  release 
him.  (For  of  necessity  he  must  release  one  unto  them  at  the 
feast.)  And  they  cried  out  all  at  once,  saying,  Away  with 
this  man,  and  release  unto  us  Barabbas :  (who  for  a  certain 
sedition  made  in  the  city,  and  for  murder  was  cast  into  prison:) 

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THURSDAY  BEFORE  EASTER. 


Pilate  therefore,  willing  to  release  Jesus,  spake  again  to  them. 
But  they  cried,  saying,  Crucify  him  !  crucify  him !  And  he 
said  unto  them  the  third  time,  Why,  what  evil  hath  he  done  ? 
I  have  found  no  cause  of  death  in  him  :  I  will  therefore  chas- 
tise him,  and  let  him  go.  And  they  were  instant  with  loud 
voices,  requiring  that  he  might  be  crucified  :  and  the  voices  of 
them,  and  of  the  chief  priests  prevailed.  And  Pilate  gave  sen- 
tence that  it  should  be  as  they  required.  And  he  released 
unto  them  him  that  for  sedition  and  murder  was  cast  into 
prison,  whom  they  had  desired  ;  but  he  delivered  Jesus  to 
their  will.  And  as  they  led  him  away,  they  laid  hold  upon 
one  Simon,  a  Cyrenian,  coming  out  of  the  country,  and  on  him 
they  laid  the  cross,  that  he  might  bear  it  after  Jesus.  And 
there  followed  him  a  great  company  of  people,  and  of  women, 
which  also  bewailed  and  lamented  him.  But  Jesus  turning 
unto  them,  said,  Daughters  of  Jerusalem,  weep  not  for  me, 
but  weep  for  yourselves,  and  for  your  children.  For,  behold, 
the  days  are  cominer,  in  the  which  they  shall  say,  Blessed  are 
the  barren,  and  the  wombs  that  never  bare,  and  the  paps 
which  never  gave  suck.  Then  shall  they  begin  to  say  to  the 
mountains,  Fall  on  us  !  and  to  the  hills,  Cover  us  !  For  if  they 
do  these  things  in  a  green  tree,  what  shall  be  done  in  the  dry? 
And  there  were  also  two  others,  malefactors,  led  with  him  to 
be  put  to  death.  And  when  they  were  come  to  the  place 
which  is  called  Calvary,  there  they  crucified  him,  and  the 
malefactors ;  one  on  the  right  hand,  and  the  other  on  the  left. 
Then  said  Jesus,  Father,  forgive  them ;  for  they  know  not 
what  they  do.  And  they  parted  his  raiment,  and  cast  lots. 
And  the  people  stood  beholding.  And  the  rulers  also  with 
them  derided  him,  saying,  He  saved  others  ;  let  him  save  him- 
self, if  he  be  Christ,  the  chosen  of  God.  And  the  soldiers  also 
mocked  him,  coming  to  him,  and  offering  him  vinegar,  and 
saying,  If  thou  be  the  King  of  the  Jews,  save  thyself.  And  a 
superscription  also  was  written  over  him,  in  letters  of  Greek, 
and  Latin,  and  Hebrew,  THIS  IS  THE  KING  OF  THE 
JEWS.  And  one  of  the  malefactors  which  were  hanged  rail- 
ed on  him,  saying,  If  thou  be  Christ,  save  thyself  and  us.  But 
the  other  answering,  rebuked  him,  saying,  Dost  not  thou  fear 
God,  seeing  thou  art  in  the  same  condemnation  ?  And  we  in- 
deed justly  ;  for  we  receive  the  due  reward  of  our  deeds :  but 
this  man  hath  done  nothing  amiss.  And  he  said  unto  Jesus, 
Lord,  remember  me  when  thou  comest  into  thy  kingdom.  And 
Jesus  said  unto  him,  Verily  I  say  unto  thee,  To-day  shalt  thou 
be  with  me  in  Paradise.  And  it  was  about  the  sixth  hour, 
and  there  was  a  darkness  over  all  the  earth  until  the  ninth 
hour.  And  the  sun  was  darkened,  and  the  vail  of  the  temple 
was  rent  in  the  midst.  And  when  Jesus  had  cried  with  a  loud 
voice,  he  said,  Father,  into  thy  hands  I  commend  my  spirit : 
and  having  said  thus,  he  gave  up  the  ghost.  Now  when  the 
centurion  saw  what  was  done,  he  glorified  God,  saying,  Cer- 
tainly this  was  a  righteous  man.  And  all  the  people  that  came 
together  to  that  sight,  beholding  the  things  which  were  done, 

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GOOD  FRIDAY. 


smote  their  breasts  and  returned.  And  all  his  acquaintance, 
and  the  women  that  followed  him  from  Galilee,  stood  afar  off, 
beholding  these  things. 

Gooti  JFritrag* 

The  Collects. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  we  beseech  thee  graciously  to  behold  this 
-^*-  thy  family,  for  which  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  was  contented 
to  be  betrayed,  and  given  up  into  the  hands  of  wicked  men, 
and  to  suffer  death  upon  the  cross,  who  now  liveth  and  reign- 
eth  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  with- 
out end.    Amen. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  by  whose  Spirit  the 
whole  body  of  the  Church  is  governed  and  sanctified ; 
Receive  our  supplications  and  prayers,  which  we  offer  before 
thee  for  all  estates  of  men  in  thy  holy  Church,  that  every 
member  of  the  same,  in  his  vocation  and  ministry,  may  truly 
and  godly  serve  thee ;  through  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ.    Amen. 

O  MERCIFUL  God,  who  hast  made  all  men,  and  hatest 
nothing  that  thou  hast  made,  nor  desirest  the  death  of  a 
sinner,  but  rather  that  he  should  be  converted  and  live ;  Have 
mercy  upon  all  Jews,  Turks,  Infidels,  and  Heretics  ;  and  take 
from  them  all  ignorance,  hardness  of  heart,  and  contempt  of 
thy  Word ;  and  so  fetch  them  home,  blessed  Lord,  to  thy 
flock,  that  they  may  be  saved  among  the  remnant  of  the  true 
Israelites,  and  be  made  one  fold  under  one  shepherd,  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the 
Holy  Spirit,  one  God,  world  without  end.    Auwn* 

The  Epistle.    Heb.  x.  1. 

THE  Law  having  a  shadow  of  good  things  to  come,  and  not 
the  very  image  of  the  things,  can  never,  with  those  sacri- 
fices which  they  offered  year  by  year  continually,  make  the 
comers  thereunto  perfect.  For  then  would  they  not  have 
ceased  to  be  offered  ?  because  that  the  worshippers  once  purged 
should  have  had  no  more  conscience  of  sins.  But  in  those 
sacrifices  there  is  a  remembrance  again  made  of  sins  every 
year.  For  it  is  not  possible  that  the  blood  of  bulls  and  of  goats 
should  take  away  sins.  Wherefore,  when  He  cometh  into  the 
world,  he  saith,  Sacrifice  and  offering  thou  wouldest  not,  but 
a  body  hast  thou  prepared  me :  in  burnt-offerings  and  sacri- 
fices for  sin  thou  hast  had  no  pleasure.  Then  said  I,  Lo,  I 
come  (in  the  volume  of  the  book  it  is  written  of  me)  to  do  thy 
will,  O  God.  Above,  when  he  said,  Sacrifice  and  offering  and 
burnt-offerings  and  offering  for  sin  thou  wouldest  not,  nei- 
ther hadst  pleasure  therein ;  which  are  offered  by  the  Law ; 
then  said  he,  Lo,  I  come  to  do  thy  will,  O  God.  He  taketh 
away  the  first,  that  he  may  establish  the  second.  By  the 
which  will  we  are  sanctified,  through  the  offering  of  the  body 
of  Jesus  Christ  once  for  all.  And  every  priest  standeth  daily 
ministering  and  offering  oftentimes  the  same  sacrifices,  which 

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GOOD  FRIDAY. 


can  never  take  away  sins :  but  this  Man,  after  he  had  offered 
one  sacrifice  for  sins  for  ever,  sat  down  on  the  right  hand  of 
God ;  from  henceforth  expecting  till  his  enemies  be  made  his 
footstool.  For  by  one  offering  he  hath  perfected  for  ever  them 
that  are  sanctified.  Whereof  the  Holy  Ghost  also  is  a  witness 
to  us :  for  after  that  he  had  said  before,  This  is  the  covenant 
that  I  will  make  with  them  after  those  days,  saith  the  Lord,  I 
will  put  my  laws  into  their  hearts,  and  in  their  minds  will  I 
write  them  ;  and  their  sins  and  iniquities  will  I  remember  no 
more.  Now  where  remission  of  these  is,  there  is  no  more  of- 
fering for  sin.  Having  therefore,  brethren,  boldness  to  enter 
into  the  Holiest  by  the  blood  of  Jesus,  by  a  new  and  living  way, 
which  he  hath  consecrated  for  us,  through  the  vail,  that  is  to 
say,  his  flesh ;  and  having  an  High  Priest  over  the  house  of 
God ;  let  us  draw  near  with  a  true  heart,  in  full  assurance  of 
faith,  having  our  hearts  sprinkled  from  an  evil  conscience,  and 
our  bodies  washed  with  pure  water.  Let  us  hold  fast  the  pro- 
fession of  our  faith  without  wavering ;  (for  He  is  faithful  that 
promised ;)  and  let  us  consider  one  another  to  provoke  unto 
love  and  to  good  works :  not  forsaking  the  assembling  of  our- 
selves together,  as  the  manner  of  some  is ;  but  exhorting 
one  another :  and  so  much  the  more,  as  ye  see  the  day  ap- 
proaching. 

The  Gospel.    St.  John  xix.  1. 

PILATE  therefore  took  Jesus,  and  scourged  him.  And  the 
soldiers  platted  a  crown  of  thorns,  and  put  it  on  his  head, 
and  they  put  on  him  a  purple  robe,  and  said,  Hail,  King  of 
the  Jews  !  and  they  smote  him  with  their  hands.  Pilate  there- 
fore went  forth  again,  and  saith  unto  them,  Behold,  I  bring 
him  forth  to  you,  that  ye  may  know  that  I  find  no  fault  in 
him.  Then  came  Jesus  forth,  wearing  the  crown  of  thorns, 
and  the  purple  robe.  And  Pilate  saith  unto  them,  Behold 
the  man !  When  the  chief  priests  therefore  and  officers  saw 
liim,  they  cried  out,  saying,  Crucify  him  !  crucify  him  !  Pilate 
saith  unto  them,  Take  ye  him,  and  crucify  him  ;  for  I  find  no 
fault  in  him.  The  Jews  answered  him,  We  have  a  law,  and 
by  our  law  he  ought  to  die,  because  he  made  himself  the  Son 
of  God.  When  Pilate  therefore  heard  that  saying,  he  was  the 
more  afraid ;  and  went  again  into  the  judgment-hall,  and  saith 
unto  Jesus,  Whence  art  thou  ?  But  Jesus  gave  him  no  an- 
swer. Then  saith  Pilate  unto  him,  Speakest  thou  not  unto 
me  ?  knowest  thou  not  that  I  have  power  to  crucify  thee,  and 
have  power  to  release  thee?  Jesus  answered,  Thou  couldest 
have  no  power  at  all  against  me,  except  it  were  given  thee 
from  above :  therefore  he  that  delivered  me  unto  thee  hath 
the  greater  sin.  And  from  thenceforth  Pilate  sought  to  re- 
lease him :  but  the  Jews  cried  out,  saying,  If  thou  let  this  man 
go,  thou  art  not  Caesar's  friend :  whosoever  maketh  himself  a 
king,  speaketh  against  Caesar.  When  Pilate  therefore  heard 
that  saying,  he  brought  Jesus  forth,  and  sat  down  in  the  judg- 
ment-seat, in  a  place  that  is  called  the  Pavement,  but  in  the 

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GOOD  FRIDAY. 


Hebrew,  Gabbatha.  And  it  was  the  preparation  of  the  Pass- 
over, and  about  the  sixth  hour :  and  he  saith  unto  the  Jews, 
Behold  your  King  !  But  they  cried  out,  Away  with  him  ! 
away  with  him  !  crucify  him  !  Pilate  saith  unto  them,  Shall  I 
crucify  your  King  ?  The  chief  priests  answered,  We  have  no 
king  but  Caesar.  Then  delivered  he  him  therefore  unto  them 
to  be  crucified.  And  they  took  Jesus,  and  led  him  away.  And 
he  bearing  his  cross  went  forth  into  a  place  called  the  place  of 
a  skull,  which  is  called  in  the  Hebrew,  Golgotha;  where  they 
crucified  him,  and  two  others  with  him,  on  either  side  one,  and 
Jesus  in  the  midst.  And  Pilate  wrote  a  title,  and  put  it  on 
the  cross.  And  the  writing  was,  JESUS  OF  NAZARETH, 
THE  KING  OF  THE  JEWS.  This  title  then  read  many 
of  the  Jews :  for  the  place  where  Jesus  was  crucified  was  nigh 
to  the  city ;  and  it  was  written  in  Hebrew,  and  Greek,  and 
Latin.  Then  said  the  chief  priests  of  the  Jews  to  Pilate,  Write 
not,  The  King  of  the  Jews ;  but  that  he  said,  I  am  King  of 
the  Jews.  Pilate  answered,  What  I  have  written,  I  have  writ- 
ten. Then  the  soldiers,  when  they  had  crucified  Jesus,  took 
his  garments,  and  made  four  parts,  to  every  soldier  a  part ; 
and  also  his  coat :  now  the  coat  was  without  seam,  woven 
from  the  top  throughout.  They  said  therefore  among  them- 
selves, Let  us  not  rend  it,  but  cast  lots  for  it  whose  it  shall  be  : 
that  the  Scripture  might  be  fulfilled,  which  saith,  They  parted 
my  raiment  among  them,  and  for  my  vesture  they  did  cast 
lots.  These  things  therefore  the  soldiers  did.  Now  there  stood 
by  the  cross  of  Jesus,  his  mother,  and  his  mother's  sister,  Mary 
the  wife  of  Cleophas,  and  Mary  Magdalene.  When  Jesus 
therefore  saw  his  mother,  and  the  disciple  standing  by,  whom 
he  loved,  he  saith  unto  his  mother,  Woman,  behold  thy  son  ! 
Then  saith  he  to  the  disciple,  Behold  thy  mother  !  And  from 
that  hour  that  disciple  took  her  unto  his  own  home.  After 
this,  Jesus  knowing  that  all  things  were  now  accomplished, 
that  the  Scripture  might  be  fulfilled,  saith,  I  thirst.  Now  there 
was  set  a  vessel  full  of  vinegar :  and  they  filled  a  sponge  with 
vinegar,  and  put  it  upon  hyssop,  and  put  it  to  his  mouth. 
When  Jesus  therefore  had  received  the  vinegar,  he  said,  It  is 
finished :  and  he  bowed  his  head,  and  gave  up  the  ghost.  The 
Jews  therefore,  because  it  was  the  preparation,  that  the  bodies 
should  not  remain  upon  the  cross  on  the  sabbath-day,  (for 
that  sabbath-day  was  an  high  day,)  besought  Pilate  that  their 
legs  might  be  broken,  and  that  they  might  be  taken  away. 
Then  came  the  soldiers,  and  brake  the  legs  of  the  first,  and  of 
the  other  which  was  crucified  with  him.  But  when  they  came 
to  Jesus,  and  saw  that  he  was  dead  already,  they  brake  not 
his  legs :  but  one  of  the  soldiers  with  a  spear  pierced  his  side, 
and  forthwith  came  thereout  blood  and  water.  And  he  that 
saw  it  bare  record,  and  his  record  is  true :  and  he  knoweth 
that  he  saith  true,  that  ye  might  believe.  For  these  things 
were  done,  that  the  Scripture  should  be  fulfilled,  A  bone  of 
him  shall  not  be  broken.  And  again  another  Scripture  saith, 
They  shall  look  on  him  whom  they  pierced. 


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The  Collect. 

GRANT,  O  Lord,  that  as  we  are  baptized  into  the  death  of 
thy  blessed  Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  so  by  continual 
mortifying  our  corrupt  affections  we  may  be  buried  with  him  ; 
and  that  through  the  grave,  and  gate  of  death,  we  may  pass 
to  our  joyful  resurrection  ;  for  his  merits,  who  died,  and  was 
buried,  and  rose  again  for  us,  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen, 

The  Epistle.    1  St.  Pet.  in.  17. 

IT  is  better,  if  the  will  of  God  be  so,  that  ye  suffer  for  well- 
doing, than  for  evil-doing.  For  Christ  also  hath  once  suf- 
fered for  sins,  the  just  for  the  unjust,  that  he  might  bring  us 
to  God,  being  put  to  death  in  the  flesh,  but  quickened  by  the 
Spirit :  by  which  also  he  went  and  preached  unto  the  spirits 
in  prison ;  which  sometime  were  disobedient,  when  once  the 
long-suffering  of  God  waited  in  the  days  of  Noah,  while  the 
ark  was  a  preparing ;  wherein  few,  that  is,  eight  souls  were 
saved  by  water.  The  like  figure  whereunto,  even  baptism, 
doth  also  now  save  us,  (not  the  putting  away  of  the  filth  of  the 
flesh,  but  the  answer  of  a  good  conscience  towards  God,)  by 
the  resurrection  of  Jesus  Christ :  who  is  gone  into  heaven,  and 
is  on  the  right  hand  of  God;  angels,  and  authorities,  and 
powers  being  made  subject  unto  him. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Matt,  xxvii.  57. 

WHEN  the  even  was  come,  there  came  a  rich  man  of  Ari- 
mathea,  named  Joseph,  who  also  himself  was  Jesus' 
disciple :  he  went  to  Pilate,  and  begged  the  body  of  Jesus. 
Then  Pilate  commanded  the  body  to  be  delivered.  And  when 
Joseph  had  taken  the  body,  he  wrapped  it  in  a  clean  linen 
cloth,  and  laid  it  in  his  own  new  tomb,  which  he  had  hewn 
out  in  the  rock  ;  and  he  rolled  a  great  stone  to  the  door  of  the 
sepulchre,  and  departed.  And  there  was  Mary  Magdalene, 
and  the  other  Mary,  sitting  over  against  the  sepulchre.  Now 
the  next  day,  that  followed  the  day  of  the  preparation,  the 
chief  priests  and  Pharisees  came  together  unto  Pilate,  saying, 
Sir,  we  remember  that  that  deceiver  said,  while  he  was  yet 
alive,  After  three  days  I  will  rise  again.  Command  therefore 
that  the  sepulchre  be  made  sure  until  the  third  day,  lest  his 
disciples  come  by  night,  and  steal  him  away,  and  say  unto  the 
people,  He  is  risen  from  the  dead :  so  the  last  error  shall  be 
worse  than  the  first.  Pilate  said  unto  them,  Ye  have  a  watch  : 
go  your  way,  make  it  as  sure  as  ye  can.  So  they  went  and 
made  the  sepulchre  sure,  sealing  the  stone,  and  setting  a 
watch. 

(£astcr=I3a2. 

1  At  Morning  Prayer,  instead  of  the  Psalm,  0  come,  let  us  sing,  &c, 
these  Anthems  shall  be  sung  or  said. 

CHRIST  our  Passover  is  sacrificed  for  us :  therefore  let  us 
keep  the  feast ; 

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EASTER-DAY. 


Not  with  the  old  leaven,  neither  with  the  leaven  of  malice 
and  wickedness ;  but  with  the  unleavened  bread  of  sincerity 
and  truth.    1  Cor.  v.  7. 

/CHRIST  being  raised  from  the  dead,  dieth  no  more  ;  death 
^  hath  no  more  dominion  over  him. 

For  in  that  he  died,  he  died  unto  sin  once ;  but  in  that  he 
liveth,  he  liveth  unto  God. 

Likewise  reckon  ye  also  yourselves  to  be  dead  indeed  unto 
sin,  but  alive  unto  God  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Rom. 
xi.  9. 

/CHRIST  is  risen  from  the  dead,  and  become  the  first-fruits 
^  of  them  that  slept. 

For  since  by  man  came  death,  by  man  came  also  the  resur- 
rection of  the  dead. 

For  as  in  Adam  all  die,  even  so  in  Christ  shall  all  be  made 
alive.    1  Cor.  xv.  20. 

The  Collect. 

A  L MIGHTY  God,  who  through  thine  only-begotten  Son 
-C*-  Jesus  Christ  hast  overcome  death,  and  opened  unto  us 
the  gate  of  everlasting  life ;  We  humbly  beseech  thee,  that,  as 
by  thy  special  grace  preventing  us  thou  dost  put  into  our 
minds  good  desires,  so  by  thy  continual  help  we  mav  bring 
the  same  to  good  effect ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one 
God,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.    Col.  iii.  1. 

P^  ye  then  be  risen  with  Christ,  seek  those  things  which  are 
above,  where  Christ  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God.  Set 
your  affection  on  things  above,  not  on  things  on  the  earth. 
For  ye  are  dead,  and  your  life  is  hid  with  Christ  in  God. 
"When  Christ,  who  is  our  life,  shall  appear,  then  shall  ye  also 
appear  with  him  in  glory.  Mortify  therefore  your  members 
which  are  upon  the  earth ;  fornication,  uncleanness,  inordi- 
nate affection,  evil  concupiscence,  and  covetousness,  which 
is  idolatry :  for  which  things'  sake  the  wrath  of  God  cometh 
on  the  children  of  disobedience  :  in  the  which  ye  also  walked 
sometime,  when  ye  lived  in  them. 

The  Gospel.    St.  John  xx.  1. 

THE  first  day  of  the  week  cometh  Mary  Magdalene  early, 
when  it  was  yet  dark,  unto  the  sepulchre,  and  seeth  the 
stone  taken  away  from  the  sepulchre.  Then  she  runneth,  and 
cometh  to  Simon  Peter,  and  to  the  other  disciple  whom  Jesus 
loved,  and  saith  unto  them,  They  have  taken  away  the  Lord 
out  of  the  sepulchre,  and  we  know  not  where  they  have  laid 
him.  Peter  therefore  went  forth,  and  that  other  disciple,  and 
came  to  the  sepulchre.  So  they  ran  botli  together :  and  the 
other  disciple  did  outrun  Peter,  and  came  first  to  the  sepul- 
chre. And  he  stooping  down,  and  looking  in,  saw  the  linen 
clothes  lying ;  yet  went  he  not  in.    Then  cometh  Simon  Peter 


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following  him,  and  went  into  the  sepulchre,  and  seeth  the 
linen  clothes  lie  ;  and  the  napkin  that  was  about  his  head,  not 
lving  with  the  linen  clothes,  but  wrapped  together  in  a  place 
bv  itself.  Then  went  in  also  that  other  disciple  which  came 
first  to  the  sepulchre,  and  he  saw,  and  believed.  For  as  yet 
they  knew  not  the  Scripture,  that  he  must  rise  again  from  the 
dead.  Then  the  disciples  went  away  again  unto  their  own 
home. 

iHonttau  in  &di%ttx=Wttk. 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  through  thine  only-begotten  Son 
Jesus  Christ  hast  overcome  death,  and  opened  unto  us 
the  gate  of  everlasting  life ;  We  humbly  beseech  thee,  that,  as 
by  thy  special  grace  preventing  us  thou  dost  put  into  our 
minds  good  desires,  so  by  thy  continual  help  we  may  bring 
the  same  to  good  effect ;  "through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one 
God,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.    Acts  x.  34. 

PETER  opened  his  mouth,  and  said,  Of  a  truth  I  perceive 
that  God  is  no  respecter  of  persons ;  but  in  every  nation 
he  that  feareth  him,  and  worketh  righteousness,  is  accepted 
with  him.  The  Word  which  God  sent  unto  the  children  of 
Israel,  preaching  peace  by  Jesus  Christ,  (he  is  Lord  of  alL) 
that  Word,  I  say,  ye  know,  which  was  published  throughout 
all  Judea,  and  began  from  Galilee,  after  the  baptism  which 
John  preached ;  how  God  anointed  Jesus  of  Nazareth  with 
the  Holy  Ghost  and  with  power :  who  went  about  doing  good, 
and  healing  all  that  were  oppressed  of  the  devil ;  for  God  was 
with  him.  And  we  are  witnesses  of  all  things  which  he  did 
both  in  the  land  of  the  Jews,  and  in  Jerusalem  ;  whom  they 
slew  and  hanged  on  a  tree.  Him  God  raised  up  the  third 
day,  and  showed  him  openly ;  not  to  all  the  people,  but  unto 
witnesses  chosen  before  of  God,  even  to  us,  who  did  eat  and 
drink  with  him  after  he  rose  from  the  dead.  And  he  com- 
manded us  to  preach  unto  the  people,  and  to  testify  that  it  is 
he  which  was  ordained  of  God  to  be  the  Judge  of  quick  and 
dead.  To  him  give  all  the  Prophets  witness,  that  through  his 
Name  whosoever  believeth  in  him  shall  receive  remission  of  sins. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Luke  xxiv.  13. 

"DEHOLD,  two  of  his  disciples  went  that  same  day  to  a  vil- 
■*-*  lage  called  Emmaus,  which  was  from  Jerusalem  about 
threescore  furlongs.  And  they  talked  together  of  ail  these 
things  which  had  happened.  And  it  came  to  pass,  that,  while 
they  communed  together  and  reasoned,  Jesus  himself  drew 
near,  and  went  with  them.  But  their  eyes  were  holden  that 
they  should  not  know  him.  And  he  said  unto  them,  What 
manner  of  communications  are  these  that  ye  have  one  to  an- 
other, as  ye  walk,  and  are  sad  ?    And  the  one  of  them,  whose 

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name  was  Cleopas,  answering  said  unto  him,  Art  thou  only  a 
stranger  in  Jerusalem,  and  hast  not  known  the  things  which 
are  come  to  pass  there  in  these  days?  And  he  said  unto 
them,  What  things?  And  they  said  unto  him,  Concerning 
Jesus  of  Nazareth,  which  was  a  prophet  mighty  in  deed  and 
word  before  God,  and  all  the  people ;  and  how  the  chief  priests 
and  our  rulers  delivered  him  to  be  condemned  to  death,  and 
have  crucified  him.  But  we  trusted  that  it  had  been  he  which 
should  have  redeemed  Israel :  and  beside  all  this,  to-day  is 
the  third  day  since  these  things  were  done.  Yea,  and  certain 
women  also  of  our  company  made  us  astonished,  which  were 
early  at  the  sepulchre ;  and  when  they  found  not  his  body, 
they  came,  saying,  that  they  had  also  seen  a  vision  of  angels, 
which  said  that  he  was  alive.  And  certain  of  them  which  were 
with  us  went  to  the  sepulchre,  and  found  it  even  so  as  the 
women  had  said ;  but  him  they  saw  not.  Then  he  said  unto 
them,  O  fools,  and  slow  of  heart  to  believe  all  that  the  Pro- 
phets have  spoken !  Ought  not  Christ  to  have  suffered  these 
things,  and  to  enter  into  his  glory  ?  And  beginning  at  Moses, 
and  all  the  Prophets,  he  expounded  unto  them  in  all  the 
Scriptures  the  things  concerning  himself.  And  they  drew 
nigh  unto  the  village  whither  they  went;  and  he  made  as 
though  he  would  have  gone  further.  But  they  constrained 
him,  saying,  Abide  with  us ;  for  it  is  toward  evening,  and  the 
day  is  far  spent.  And  he  went  in  to  tarry  with  them.  And 
it  came  to  pass,  as  he  sat  at  meat  with  them,  he  vook  bread, 
and  blessed  it,  and  brake,  and  gave  to  them.  And  their  eyes 
were  opened,  and  they  knew  him ;  and  he  vanished  out  of 
their  sight.  And  they  said  one  to  another,  Did  not  our  heart 
burn  within  us,  while  he  talked  with  us  by  the  way,  and  while 
he  opened  to  us  the  Scriptures  ?  And  they  rose  up  the  same 
hour,  and  returned  to  Jerusalem,  and  found  the  eleven  ga- 
thered together,  and  them  that  were  with  them,  saying,  The 
Lord  is  risen  indeed,  and  hath  appeared  to  Simon.  And  they 
told  what  things  were  done  in  the  way,  and  how  he  was  known 
of  them  in  breaking  of  bread. 

Cucstrag  in  &aster=<!!&afc* 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  through  thine  only-begotten  Son 
Jesus  Christ  hast  overcome  death,  and  opened  unto  us 
the  gate  of  everlasting  life  ;  We  humbly  beseech  thee,  that,  as 
by  thy  special  grace  preventing  us  thou  dost  put  into  our 
minds  good  desires,  so  by  thy  continual  help  we  may  bring 
the  same  to  good  effect ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one 
God,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.    Acts  xiii.  26. 
'EN  and  brethren,  children  of  the  stock  of  Abraham,  and 
-  whosoever  among  you  feareth  God,  to  you  is  the  word  of 
this  salvation  sent.    For  they  that  dwell  at  Jerusalem,  and 


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their  rulers,  because  they  knew  him  not,  nor  yet  the  voices  of 
the  Prophets  which  are  read  every  sabbath-day,  they  have 
fulfilled  them  in  condemning  him.  And  though  they  found 
no  cause  of  death  in  him,  yet  desired  they  Pilate  that  he  should 
be  slain.  And  when  they  had  fulfilled  all  that  was*written  of 
him,  they  took  him  down  from  the  tree,  and  laid  him  in  a  se- 
pulchre. But  God  raised  him  from  the  dead :  and  he  was 
seen  many  days  of  them  which  came  up  with  him  from  Galilee 
to  Jerusalem,  who  are  his  witnesses  unto  the  people.  And  we 
declare  unto  you  glad  tidings,  how  that  the  promise  which  was 
made  unto  the  fathers,  God  hath  fulfilled  the  same  unto  us 
their  children,  in  that  he  hath  raised  up  Jesus  again  ;  as  it  is 
also  written  in  the  second  Psalm,  Thou  art  my  Son,  this  day 
have  I  begotten  thee.  And  as  concerning  that  he  raised  him 
up  from  the  dead,  now  no  more  to  return  to  corruption,  he 
said  on  this  wise,  I  will  give  you  the  sure  mercies  of  David. 
Wherefore  he  saith  also  in  another  Psalm,  Thou  shalt  not 
suffer  thine  Holy  One  to  see  corruption.  For  David,  after  he 
had  served  his  own  generation  by  the  will  of  God,  fell  on  sleep, 
and  was  laid  unto  his  fathers,  and  saw  corruption :  but  he, 
whom  God  raised  again,  saw  no  corruption.  Be  it  known 
unto  you  therefore,  men  and  brethren,  that  through  this  man 
is  preached  unto  you  the  forgiveness  of  sins :  and  by  him  all 
that  believe  are  justified  from  all  things,  from  which  ye  could 
not  be  justified  by  the  law  of  Moses.  Beware  therefore,  lest 
that  come  upon  you,  which  is  spoken  of  in  the  prophets ; 
Behold,  ye  despisers,  and  wonder,  and  perish :  for  I  work  a 
work  in  your  days,  a  work  which  ye  shall  in  no  wise  believe, 
though  a  man  declare  it  unto  you. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Luke  xxiv.  36. 

TESUS  himself  stood  in  the  midst  of  them,  and  saith  unto 
*)  them,  Peace  be  unto  you  !  But  they  were  terrified  and  af- 
frighted, and  supposed  that  they  had  seen  a  spirit.  And  he 
said  unto  them,  Why  are  ye  troubled  ?  and  why  do  thoughts 
arise  in  your  hearts  ?  Behold  my  hands  and  my  feet,  that  it  is 
I  myself ;  handle  me,  and  see  ;  for  a  spirit  hath  not  flesh  and 
bones,  as  ye  see  me  have.  And  when  he  had  thus  spoken,  he 
showed  them  his  hands  and  his  feet.  And  while  they  yet  be- 
lieved not  for  joy,  and  wondered,  he  said  unto  them,  Have  ye 
here  any  meat?  And  they  gave  him  a  piece  of  a  broiled  fish, 
and  of  an  honey-comb.  And  he  took  it,  and  did  eat  before 
them.  And  he  said  unto  them,  These  are  the  words  which  I 
spake  unto  you,  while  I  was  yet  with  you,  that  all  things  must 
be  fulfilled,  which  were  written  in  the  Law  of  Moses,  and  in 
the  Prophets,  and  in  the  Psalms,  concerning  me.  Then  opened 
he  their  understanding,  that  they  might  understand  the  Scrip- 
tures, and  said  unto  them,  Thus  it  is  written,  and  thus  it  be- 
hoved Christ  to  suffer,  and  to  rise  from  the  dead  the  third  day ; 
and  that  repentance  and  remission  of  sins  should  be  preached 
in  his  Name  among  all  nations,  beginning  at  Jerusalem.  And 
ye  are  witnesses  of  these  things. 

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The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  Father,  who  hast  given  thine  only  Son  to  die 
for  our*  sins,  and  to  rise  again  for  our  justification  ;  Grant 
us  so  to  put  away  the  leaven  of  malice  and  wickedness,  that 
we  may  always  serve  thee  in  pureness  of  living  and  truth ; 
through  the  merits  of  the  same  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

The  Epistle.    1  St.  John  v.  4. 

WHATSOEVER  is  born  of  God  overcometh  the  world ; 
and  this  is  the  victory  that  overcometh  the  world,  even 
our  faith.  Who  is  he  that  overcometh  the  world,  but  he  that 
believeth  that  Jesus  is  the  Son  of  God  ?  This  is  he  that  came 
by  water  and  blood,  even  Jesus  Christ ;  not  by  water  only, 
but  by  water  and  blood.  And  it  is  the  Spirit  that  beareth 
witness,  because  the  Spirit  is  truth.  For  there  are  three  that 
bear  record  in  heaven,  the  Father,  the  Word,  and  the  Holy 
Ghost:  and  these  three  are  one.  And  there  are  three  that 
bear  witness  in  earth,  the  spirit,  and  the  water,  and  the  blood  : 
and  these  three  agree  in  one.  If  we  receive  the  witness  of 
men,  the  witness  of  God  is  greater  :  for  this  is  the  witness  of 
God  which  he  hath  testified  of  his  Son.  He  that  believeth  on 
the  Son  of  God  hath  the  witness  in  himself :  he  that  believeth 
not  God  hath  made  him  a  liar,  because  he  believeth  not  the 
record  that  God  gave  of  his  Son.  And  this  is  the  record,  that 
God  hath  given  to  us  eternal  life ;  and  this  life  is  in  his  Son. 
He  that  hath  the  Son  hath  life ;  and  he  that  hath  not  the  Son 
of  God  hath  not  life. 

The  Gospel.    St.  John  xx.  19. 

THE  same  day  at  evening,  being  the  first  day  of  the  week, 
when  the  doors  were  shut  where  the  disciples  were  assem- 
bled for  fear  of  the  Jews,  came  Jesus,  and  stood  in  the  midst, 
and  saith  unto  them,  Peace  be  unto  you !  And  when  he  had  so 
said,  he  showed  unto  them  his  hands  and  his  side.  Then  were 
the  disciples  glad  when  they  saw  the  Lord.  Then  said  Jesus 
to  them  again,  Peace  be  unto  you !  as  my  Father  hath  sent 
me,  even  so  send  I  you.  And  when  he  had  said  this,  he 
breathed  on  them,  and  saith  unto  them,  Receive  ye  the  Holy 
Ghost.  Whosesoever  sins  ye  remit,  they  are  remitted  unto 
them  ;  and  whosesoever  sins  ye  retain,  they  are  retained. 

Oje  &ccontf  <£utttras  after  faster. 

The  Collect. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  given  thine  only  Son  to  be 
■**-  unto  us  both  a  sacrifice  for  sin,  and  also  an  ensample  of 
godly  fife  ;  Give  us  grace  that  we  may  always  most  thankfully 
receive  that  his  inestimable  benefit,  and  also  daily  endeavour 
ourselves  to  follow  the  blessed  steps  of  his  most  holy  life; 
through  the  same  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 


THE  THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 


The  Epistle.    1  St.  Pet.  ii.  19. 

THIS  is  thank-worthy,  if  a  man  for  conscience  toward  God 
endure  grief,  suffering  wrongfully.  For  what  glory  is  it, 
if,  when  ye  be  buffeted  for  your  faults,  ye  shall  take  it  pati- 
ently ?  but  if,  when  ye  do  well,  and  suffer  for  it,  ye  take  it 
patiently,  this  is  acceptable  with  God.  For  even  hereunto 
were  ye  called  ;  because  Christ  also  suffered  for  us,  leaving  us 
an  example,  that  ye  should  follow  his  steps :  Who  did  no  sin, 
neither  was  guile  found  in  his  mouth  :  who,  when  he  was  re- 
viled, reviled  not  again  ;  when  he  suffered,  he  threatened  not ; 
but  committed  himself  to  Him  that  judgeth  righteously:  who 
his  own  self  bare  our  sins  in  his  own  body  on  the  tree,  that  we, 
being  dead  to  sins,  should  live  unto  righteousness :  by  whose 
stripes  ye  were  healed.  For  ye  were  as  sheep  going  astray ; 
but  are  now  returned  unto  the  Shepherd  and  Bishop  of  your 
souls. 

The  Gospel.    St.  John  x.  11. 

JESUS  said,  I  am  the  good  shepherd:  the  good  shepherd 
giveth  his  life  for  the  sheep.  But  he  that  is  an  hireling, 
and  not  the  shepherd,  whose  own  the  sheep  are  not,  seeth  the 
wolf  coming,  and  leaveth  the  sheep,  and  fleeth  ;  and  the  wolf 
catcheth  them,  and  scattereth  the  sheep.  The  hireling  fleeth, 
because  he  is  an  hireling,  and  careth  not  for  the  sheep.  I  am 
the  good  shepherd,  and  know  my  sheep,  and  am  known  of 
mine.  As  the  Father  knoweth  me,  even  so  know  I  the  Fa- 
ther :  and  I  lay  down  my  life  for  the  sheep.  And  other  sheep 
I  have,  which  are  not  of  this  fold :  them  also  I  must  bring,  and 
they  shall  hear  my  voice ;  and  there  shall  be  one  fold,  and  one 
shepherd. 

Zi)t  Ourtr  Sunfcajr  after  faster. 

The  Collect. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  who  showest  to  them  that  are  in  error 
■f*-  the  light  of  thy  truth,  to  the  intent  that  they  may  return 
into  the  way  of  righteousness  ;  Grant  unto  all  those  who  are 
admitted  into  the  fellowship  of  Christ's  Religion,  that  they  may 
avoid  those  things  that  are  contrary  to  their  profession,  and 
follow  all  such  things  as  are  agreeable  to  the  same ;  through 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.    1  St.  Pet.  ii.  11. 

FYEARLY  beloved,  I  beseech  you  as  strangers  and  pilgrims, 
-1-7  abstain  from  fleshly  lusts,  which  war  against  the  soul; 
having  your  conversation  honest  among  the  Gentiles:  that, 
whereas  they  speak  against  you  as  evil-doers,  they  may  by 
your  good  works,  which  they  shall  behold,  glorify  God  in  the 
day  of  visitation.  Submit  yourselves  to  every  ordinance  of 
man  for  the  Lord's  sake :  whether  it  be  to  the  king,  as  su- 
preme ;  or  unto  governors,  as  unto  them  that  are  sent  by  him 
for  the  punishment  of  evil-doers,  and  for  the  praise  of  them 


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THE  FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER, 


that  do  well.  For  so  is  the  will  of  God,  that  with  well-doing 
ye  may  put  to  silence  the  ignorance  of  foolish  men  :  as  free, 
and  not  using  your  liberty  for  a  cloak  of  maliciousness,  but  as 
the  servants  of  God.  Honour  all  men.  Love  the  brother- 
hood.   Fear  God.    Honour  the  king. 

The  Gospel.    St.  John  xvi.  16. 

JESUS  said  to  his  disciples,  A  little  while,  and  ye  shall  not 
see  me ;  and  again,  a  little  while,  and  ye  shall  see  me,  be- 
cause I  go  to  the  Father.  Then  said  some  of  his  disciples 
among  themselves.  What  is  this  that  he  saith  unto  us,  A  little 
while,  and  ye  shall  not  see  me  ;  and  again,  a  little  while,  and 
ye  shall  see  me ;  and,  Because  I  go  to  the  Father  ?  They  said 
therefore,  What  is  this  that  he  saith,  A  little  while  ?  we  can- 
not tell  what  lie  saith.  Now  Jesus  knew  that  they  were  desir- 
ous to  ask  him,  and  said  unto  them,  Do  ye  inquire  among 
yourselves  of  that  I  said,  A  little  wliile,  and  ye  shall  not  see 
me ;  and  again,  a  little  wliile,  and  ye  shall  see  me  ?  Verily, 
verily,  I  say  unto  you,  that  ye  shall  weep  and  lament,  but  the 
world  shall  rejoice :  and  ye  shall  be  sorrowful,  but  your  sor- 
row shall  be  turned  into  joy.  A  woman  when  she  is  in  travail 
hath  sorrow,  because  her  hour  is  come :  but  as  soon  as  she  is 
delivered  of  the  child,  she  remembereth  no  more  the  anguish, 
for  joy  that  a  man  is  born  into  the  world.  And  ye  now  there- 
fore have  sorrow :  but  I  will  see  you  again,  and  your  heart 
shall  rejoice,  and  your  joy  no  man  taketh  from  you. 

Wqi  JFourti)  Suntrag  after  (faster; 

The  Collect. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  who  alone  canst  order  the  unruly  wills 
and  affections  of  sinful  men ;  Grant  unto  thy  people,  that 
they  may  love  the  thing  which  thou  commandest,  and  desire 
that  which  thou  dost  promise  ;  that  so,  among  the  sundry  and 
manifold  changes  of  the  world,  our  hearts  may  surely  there  be 
fixed,  where  true  joys  are  to  be  found ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.    St.  James  i.  17. 

EVERY  good  gift  and  every  perfect  gift  is  from  above,  and 
cometh  down  from  the  Father  of  Lights,  with  whom  is  no 
variableness,  neither  shadow  of  turning.  Of  his  own  will  begat 
he  us  with  the  Word  of  truth,  that  we  should  be  a  kind  of 
first-fruits  of  his  creatures.  Wherefore,  my  beloved  brethren, 
let  every  man  be  swift  to  hear,  slow  to  speak,  slow  to  wrath ; 
for  the  wrath  of  man  worketh  not  the  righteousness  of  God. 
Wherefore  lay  apart  all  filthiness  and  superfluity  of  naughti- 
ness, and  receive  with  meekness  the  ingrafted  Word,  which  is 
able  to  save  your  souls. 

The  Gospel.    St.  John  xvi.  5. 

JESUS  said  unto  his  disciples,  Now  I  go  my  way  to  Him  that 
sent  me ;  and  none  of  you  asketh  me.  Whither  goest  thou  ? 

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THE  FIFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 

But  because  I  have  said  these  things  unto  you,  sorrow  hath 
filled  your  heart.  Nevertheless  I  tell  you  the  truth,  it  is  ex- 
pedient for  you  that  I  go  away :  for  if  I  go  not  away,  the 
Comforter  will  not  come  unto  you ;  but  if  I  depart,  I  will 
send  him  unto  you.  And  when  he  is  come,  he  will  reprove 
the  world  of  sin,  and  of  righteousness,  and  of  judgment:  of 
sin,  because  they  believe  not  on  me  ;  of  righteousness,  because 
I  go  to  my  Father,  and  ye  see  me  no  more ;  of  judgment,  be- 
cause the  prince  of  this  world  is  judged.  I  have  yet  many 
things  to  say  unto  you,  but  ye  cannot  bear  them  now.  How- 
beit,  when  he,  the  Spirit  of  Truth  is  come,  he  will  guide  you 
into  all  truth  :  for  he  shall  not  speak  of  himself;  but  whatso- 
ever he  shall  hear,  that  shall  he  speak :  and  he  will  show  you 
things  to  come.  He  shall  glorify  me  :  for  he  shall  receive  of 
mine,  and  shall  show  it  unto  you.  All  things  that  the  Father 
hath  are  mine :  therefore  said  I,  that  he  shali  take  of  mine, 
and  shall  show  it  unto  you. 

W$z  Jpiftf)  £untta2  after  faster. 

The  Collect. 

OLORD,  from  whom  all  good  things  do  come  ;  Grant  to  us 
thy  humble  servants,  that  by  thy  holy  inspiration  we  may 
think  those  things  that  are  good,  and  by  thy  merciful  guid- 
ing may  perform  the  same ;  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 
Amen. 

The  Epistle.    St.  James  i.  22. 

BE  ye  doers  of  the  Word,  and  not  hearers  only,  deceiving 
your  own  selves.  For  if  any  be  a  hearer  of  the  Word, 
and  not  a  doer,  he  is  like  unto  a  man  beholding  his  natural 
face  in  a  glass :  for  he  beholdeth  himself,  and  goeth  his  way, 
and  straightway  forgetteth  what  manner  of  man  he  was.  But 
whoso  looketh'mto  the  perfect  law  of  liberty,  and  continueth 
therein,  he  being  not  a  forgetful  hearer,  but  a  doer  of  the  work, 
this  man  shall  be  blessed  in  his  deed.  If  any  man  among  you 
seem  to  be  religious,  and  bridleth  not  his  tongue,  but  deceiveth 
his  own  heart,  this  man's  religion  is  vain.  Pure  religion  and 
undefiled  before  God  and  the  Father  is  this,  To  visit  the 
fatherless  and  widows  in  their  affliction,  and  to  keep  himself 
unspotted  from  the  world. 

The  Gospel.    St.  John  xvi.  23. 

XTERILY,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  Whatsoever  ye  shall  ask 
*  the  Father  in  my  Name,  he  will  give  it  you.  Hitherto 
have  ye  asked  nothing  in  my  Name :  ask,  and  ye  shall  receive, 
that  your  joy  may  be  full.  These  things  have  I  spoken  unto 
you  in  proverbs :  the  time  cometh  when  I  shall  no  more  speak 
unto  you  in  proverbs,  but  I  shall  show  you  plainly  of  the  Fa- 
ther. At  that  day  ye  shall  ask  in  my' Name :  and  I  say  not 
unto  you,  that  I  will  pray  the  Father  for  you  ;  for  the  Father 
himself  loveth  you,  because  ye  have  loved  me,  and  have  be- 
lieved that  I  came  out  from  God.    I  came  forth  from  the 


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THE  ASCENSION-DAY. 

Father,  and  am  come  into  the  world  :  again,  I  leave  the  world, 
and  go  to  the  Father.  His  disciples  said  unto  him,  Lo,  now 
speakest  thou  plainly,  and  speakest  no  proverb.  Now  are  we 
sure  that  thou  knowest  all  things,  and  needest  not  that  any 
man  should  ask  thee :  by  this  we  believe  that  thou  earnest  forth 
from  God.  Jesus  answered  them,  Do  ye  now  believe  ?  Behold, 
the  hour  cometh,  yea,  is  now  come,  that  ye  shall  be  scattered, 
every  man  to  his  own,  and  shall  leave  me  alone :  and  yet  I 
am  not  alone,  because  the  Father  is  with  me.  These  things 
I  have  spoken  unto  you,  that  in  me  ye  might  have  peace.  In 
the  world  ye  shall  have  tribulation ;  but  be  of  good  cheer,  I 
have  overcome  the  world. 

The  Collect. 

GRANT,  we  beseech  thee,  Almighty  God,  that  like  as  we 
do  believe  thy  only-begotten  Son  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ 
to  have  ascended  into  the  heavens  ;  so  we  may  also  in  heart 
and  mind  thither  ascend,  and  with  him  continually  dwell,  who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  one  God, 
world  without  end.    Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.    Acts  i.  1. 

THE  former  treatise  have  I  made,  O  Theophilus,  of  all  that 
Jesus  began  both  to  do  and  teach,  until  the  day  in  which 
he  was  taken  up,  after  that  he  through  the  Holy  Ghost  had 
given  commandments  unto  the  Apostles  whom  he  had  chosen : 
to  whom  also  he  showed  himself  alive  after  his  passion  by 
many  infallible  proofs,  being  seen  of  them  forty  days,  and 
speaking  of  the  things  pertaining  to  the  Kingdom  of  God : 
and,  being  assembled  together  with  them,  commanded  them 
that  they  should  not  depart  from  Jerusalem,  but  wait  for  the 
promise  of  the  Father,  which,  saith  he,  ye  have  heard  of  me. 
For  John  truly  baptized  with  water ;  but  ye  shall  be  baptized 
with  the  Holy  Ghost  not  many  days  hence.  When  they  there- 
fore were  come  together,  they  asked  of  him,  saying,  Lord,  wilt 
thou  at  this  time  restore  again  the  kingdom  to  Israel  ?  And 
he  said  unto  them,  It  is  not  for  you  to  know  the  times  or  the 
seasons,  which  the  Father  hath  put  in  his  own  power.  But  ye 
shall  receive  power,  after  that  the  Holy  Ghost  is  come  upon 
you ;  and  ye  shall  be  witnesses  unto  me  both  in  Jerusalem, 
and  in  all  Judea,  and  in  Samaria,  and  unto  the  uttermost 
part  of  the  earth.  And  when  he  had  spoken  these  things, 
while  they  beheld,  he  was  taken  up  ;  and  a  cloud  received  him 
out  of  their  sight.  And  while  they  looked  stedfastly  toward 
heaven  as  he  went  up,  behold,  two  men  stood  by  them  in  white 
apparel ;  which  also  said,  Ye  men  of  Galilee,  why  stand  ye 
gazing  up  into  heaven  ?  this  same  Jesus,  which  is  taken  up 
from  you  into  heaven,  shall  so  come  in  like  manner  as  ye  have 
seen  him  go  into  heaven. 

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„«„_ — 

SUNDAY  AFTER  ASCENSION-DAY. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Mark  xvi.  14. 

JESUS  appeared  unto  the  eleven  as  they  sat  at  meat,  and 
upbraided  them  with  their  unbelief  and  hardness  of  heart, 
because  they  believed  not  them  which  had  seen  him  after  he 
was  risen.  And  he  said  unto  them,  Go  ye  into  all  the  world, 
and  preach  the  Gospel  to  every  creature.  He  that  belie veth 
and  is  baptized  shall  be  saved ;  but  he  that  believeth  not 
shall  be  damned.  And  these  signs  shall  follow  them  that  be- 
lieve ;  In  mv  Name  shall  they  cast  out  devils ;  they  shall  speak 
with  new  tongues ;  they  shall  take  up  serpents ;  and  if  they 
drink  any  deadly  thing,  it  shall  not  hurt  them  ;  they  shall  lay 
hands  on  the  sick,  and  they  shall  recover.  So  then  after  the 
Lord  had  spoken  unto  them,  he  was  received  up  into  heaven, 
and  sat  on  the  right  hand  of  God.  And  they  went  forth,  and 
preached  every  where,  the  Lord  working  with  them,  and  con- 
firming the  Word  with  signs  following. 

5untrap  after  ^sctnstort^Bag* 

The  Collect. 

OGOD,  the  King  of  glory,  who  hast  exalted  thine  only  Son 
Jesus  Christ  with  great  triumph  unto  thy  kingdom  in 
heaven  ;  We  beseech  thee,  leave  us  not  comfortless  ;  but  send 
to  us  thine  Holy  Ghost  to  comfort  us,  and  exalt  us  unto  the 
same  place  whither  our  Saviour  Christ  is  gone  before,  who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  one  God, 
world  without  end.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.    1  St.  Pet.  iv.  7. 

THE  end  of  all  things  is  at  hand  ;  be  ye  therefore  sober,  and 
watch  unto  prayer.  And  above  all  things  have  fervent 
charity  among  yourselves ;  for  charity  shall  cover  the  multitude 
of  sins.  Use  hospitality  one  to  another  without  grudging. 
As  every  man  hath  received  the  gift,  even  so  minister  the  same 
one  to  another,  as  good  stewards  of  the  manifold  grace  of  God. 
If  any  man  speak,  let  him  speak  as  the  oracles  of  God  ;  if  any 
man  minister,  let  him  do  it  as  of  the  ability  which  God  giveth  ; 
that  God  in  all  things  may  be  glorified  through  Jesus  Christ, 
to  whom  be  praise  and  dominion  for  ever  and  ever.    Amen. 

The  Gospel.    St.  John  xv.  26,  and  part  of  cliap.  xvi. 

TYTHEN  the  Comforter  is  come,  whom  I  will  send  unto  you 
*  *  from  the  Father,  even  the  Spirit  of  Truth,  which  pro- 
ceedeth  from  the  Father,  he  shall  testify  of  me.  And  ye  also 
shall  bear  witness,  because  ye  have  been  with  me  from  the 
beginning.  These  things  have  I  spoken  unto  you,  that  ye 
should  not  be  offended.  They  shall  put  you  out  of  the  syna- 
gogues ;  yea,  the  time  cometh,  that  whosoever  killeth  you  will 
think  that  he  doeth  God  service.  And  these  things  will  they 
do  unto  you,  because  they  have  not  known  the  Father,  nor  me. 
But  these  things  have  I  told  you,  that  when  the  time  shall 
come,  ye  may  remember  that  I  told  you  of  them. 


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The  Collect. 

OGOD,  -who  as  at  this  time  didst  teach  the  hearts  of  thy 
faithful  people,  by  sending  to  them  the  light  of  thy  Holy 
Spirit ;  Grant  us  by  the  same  Spirit  to  have  a  right  judgment 
in  all  things,  and  evermore  to  rejoice  in  his  holy  comfort ; 
through  the  merits  of  Christ  Jesus  our  Saviour,  who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  thee,  in  the  unity  of  the  same  Spirit,  one  God, 
world  without  end.    Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.    Acts  ii.  1. 

WHEN  the  day  of  Pentecost  was  fully  come,  they  were  all 
with  one  accord  in  one  place.  And  suddenly  there  came 
a  sound  from  heaven  as  of  a  rushing  mighty  wind,  and  it  filled 
all  the  house  where  they  were  sitting.  And  there  appeared 
unto  them  cloven  tongues  like  as  of  fire,  and  it  sat  upon  each 
of  them.  And  they  were  all  filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  and 
began  to  speak  with  other  tongues,  as  the  Spirit  gave  them 
utterance.  And  there  were  dwelling  at  Jerusalem  Jews,  de- 
vout men,  out  of  every  nation  under  heaven.  Now  when  this 
•  was  noised  abroad,  the  multitude  came  together,  and  were 
confounded,  because  that  every  man  heard  them  speak  in  his 
own  language.  And  they  were  all  amazed,  and  marvelled, 
saying  one  to  another,  Behold,  are  not  all  these  which  speak, 
Galileans'?  And  how  hear  we  every  man  in  our  own  tongue, 
wherein  we  were  born  ?  Parthians,  and  Medes,  and  Elamites, 
and  the  dwellers  in  Mesopotamia,  and  in  Judea,  and  Cap- 
padocia,  in  Pontus,  and  Asia.  Phrygia,  and  Pamphylia,  in 
Egypt,  and  in  the  parts  of  Lybia  about  Cyrene,  and  strangers 
of  Rome.  Jews  and  Proselytes,  Cretes  and  Arabians,  we  do 
hear  them  speak  in  our  tongues  the  wonderful  works  of  God. 

The  Gospel.    St.  John  xiv.  15. 

JESUS  said  unto  his  disciples.  If  ye  love  me,  keep  my  com- 
mandments. And  I  will  pray  the  Father,  and  he  shall 
give  you  another  Comforter,  that  he  may  abide  with  you  for 
ever*;  even  the  Spirit  of  Truth,  whom  the  world  cannot  receive, 
because  it  seeth  him  not,  neither  knoweth  him  :  but  ye  know 
him  ;  for  he  dwelleth  with  you.  and  shall  be  in  you.  I  will 
not  leave  you  comfortless :  I  will  come  to  you.  Yet  a  little 
while,  and  the  world  seeth  me  no  more  ;  but  ye  see  me  :  be- 
cause I  live,  ye  shall  live  also.  At  that  day  ye  shall  know  that 
I  am  in  my  Father,  and  ye  in  me,  and  I  in  you.  He  that  hath 
my  commandments,  and  keepeth  them,  he  it  is  that  loveth 
me  :  and  lie  that  loveth  me  shall  be  loved  of  my  Father,  and 
I  will  love  him,  and  will  manifest  myself  to  him.  Judas  saith 
unto  him.  (not  Iscariot,)  Lord,  how  is  it  that  thou  wilt  manifest 
thyself  unto  us,  and  not  unto  the  world '?  Jesus  answered  and 
said  unto  him.  If  a  man  love  me,  he  will  keep  my  words ;  and 
my  Father  will  love  him,  and  we  will  come  unto  him,  and 
make  our  abode  with  him.    He  that  loveth  me  not,  keepeth 

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MONDAY  IN  WHITS  UN- WEEK. 


not  mv  savings ;  and  the  word  which  ye  hear  is  not  mine,  but 
the  Father's  which  sent  me.  These  things  have  I  spoken  unto 
you,  being  yet  present  with  you.  But  the  Comforter,  which 
is  the  Holy  (J host,  whom  the  Father  will  send  in  my  Name, 
he  shall  teach  you  ail  tilings,  and  bring  all  things  to  your  re- 
membrance, whatsoever  I  have  said  unto  you.  Peace  I  leave 
with  you,  my  peace  I  give  unto  you  :  not  as  the  world  giveth, 
give  I  unto  you.  Let  not  your  heart  be  troubled,  neither  let 
it  be  afraid.  Ye  have  heard  how  I  said  unto  you,  I  go  away, 
and  come  again  unto  you.  If  ye  loved  me,  ye  would  rejoice, 
because  I  said,  I  go  unto  the  Father  :  for  my  Father  is  greater 
than  I.  And  now  I  have  told  you  before  it  come  to  pass,  that, 
when  it  is  come  to  pass,  ye  might  believe.  Hereafter  I  will 
not  talk  much  with  you :  for  the  prince  of  this  world  cometh, 
and  hath  nothing  in  me.  But  that  the  world  may  know  that 
I  love  the  Father ;  and  as  the  Father  gave  me  commandment, 
even  so  I  do. 

iftonttao  in  G&fytsun^^Bcrk* 

The  Collect. 

OGOD,  who  as  at  this  time  didst  teach  the  hearts  of  thy 
faithful  people,  by  sending  to  them  the  light  of  thy  Holy 
Spirit ;  Grant  us  by  the  same  Spirit  to  have  a  right  judgment 
in  all  things,  and  evermore  to  rejoice  in  his  holy  comfort ; 
through  the  merits  of  Christ  Jesus  our  Saviour,  who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  thee,  in  the  unity  of  the  same  Spirit,  one 
God,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.    Acts  x.  34. 

THEN  Peter  opened  his  mouth,  and  said,  Of  a  truth  I  per- 
ceive that  God  is  no  respecter  of  persons ;  but  in  every 
nation  he  that  feareth  him,  and  worketh  righteousness,  is  ac- 
cepted with  him.  The  Word  which  God  sent  unto  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel,  preaching  peace  by  Jesus  Christ,  (he  is  Lord  of 
all,)  that  WTord,  I  say,  ye  know,  which  was  published  through- 
out all  Judea,  and  began  from  Galilee,  after  the  baptism  which 
John  preached;  how  God  anointed  Jesus  of  Nazareth  with 
the  Holy  Ghost  and  with  power :  who  went  about  doing  good, 
and  healing  all  that  were  oppressed  of  the  devil ;  for  God  was 
with  him.  And  we  are  witnesses  of  all  things  which  he  did, 
both  in  the  land  of  the  Jews,  and  in  Jerusalem ;  whom  they 
slew  and  hanged  on  a  tree.  Him  God  raised  up  the  third  day, 
and  showed  him  openly ;  not  to  all  the  people,  but  unto  wit- 
nesses chosen  before  of  God,  even  to  us,  who  did  eat  and  drink 
with  him  after  he  rose  from  the  dead.  And  he  commanded 
us  to  preach  unto  the  people  and  to  testify  that  it  is  he  which 
was  ordained  of  God  to  be  the  Judge  of  quick  and  dead.  To 
him  give  all  the  Prophets  witness,  that  through  his  Name  who- 
soever believeth  in  him  shall  receive  remission  of  sins.  While 
Peter  yet  spake  these  words,  the  Holy  Ghost  fell  on  all  them 
which  heard  the  word.    And  they  of  the  circumcision  which 

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TUESDAY  IN  WHITSUN- WEEK. 

believed  were  astonished,  as  many  as  came  "with  Peter,  because 
that  on  the  Gentiles  also  was  poured  out  the  gift  of  the  Holy 
Ghost.  For  they  heard  them  speak  with  tongues,  and  mag' 
nify  God.  Then  answered  Peter,  Can  any  man  forbid  water, 
that  these  should  not  be  baptized,  which  have  received  the 
Holy  Ghost  as  well  as  we  ?  And  he  commanded  them  to  be 
baptized  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord.  Then  prayed  they  him  to 
tarry  certain  days. 

The  Gospel.    St.  John  iii.  16. 

OD  so  loved  the  world,  that  he  gave  his  only-begotten  Son, 
that  whosoever  believeth  in  him  should  not  perish,  but 
have  everlasting  life.  For  God  sent  not  his  Son  into  the  world 
to  condemn  the  world  ;  but  that  the  world  through  him  might 
be  saved.  He  that  believeth  on  him  is  not  condemned  ;  but 
he  that  believeth  not  is  condemned  already,  because  he  hath 
not  believed  in  the  Name  of  the  only-begotten  Son  of  God. 
And  this  is  the  condemnation,  that  light  is  come  into  the 
world,  and  men  loved  darkness  rather  than  light,  because  their 
deeds  were  evil.  For  every  one  that  doeth  evil  hateth  the 
light,  neither  cometh  to  the  light,  lest  his  deeds  should  be  re- 
proved. But  he  that  doeth  truth  cometh  to  the  light,  that  his 
deeds  may  be  made  manifest,  that  they  are  wrought  in  God. 

{Euestrag  in  S2af)itsim=22tok. 

The  Collect. 

GOD,  who  as  at  this  time  didst  teach  the  hearts  of  thy 
faithful  people,  by  sending  to  them  the  light  of  thy  Holy 
Spirit ;  Grant  us  by  the  same  Spirit  to  have  a  right  judgment 
in  all  things,  and  evermore  to  rejoice  in  his  holy  comfort; 
through  the  merits  of  Christ  Jesus  our  Saviour,  who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  thee,  in  the  unity  of  the  same  Spirit,  one 
God,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.    Acts  viii.  14. 

WHEN  the  Apostles  which  were  at  Jerusalem  heard  that 
Samaria  had  received  the  word  of  God,  they  sent  unto 
them  Peter  and  John ;  who,  when  they  were  come  down, 
prayed  for  them,  that  they  might  receive  the  Holy  Ghost. 
(For  as  yet  he  was  fallen  upon  none  of  them  ;  only  they  were 
baptized  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord  Jesus.)  Then  laid  they 
their  hands  on  them,  and  they  received  the  Holy  Ghost. 

The  Gospel.    St.  John  x.  1. 

TTERILY,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  He  that  entereth  not  by 
*  the  door  into  the  sheepfold,  but  climbeth  up  some  other 
way,  the  same  is  a  thief  and  a  robber.  But  he  that  entereth 
in  by  the  door  is  the  shepherd  of  the  sheep.  To  him  the  porter 
openeth;  and  the  sheep  hear  his  voice;  and  he  calleth  his 
own  sheep  by  name,  and  leadeth  them  out.  And  when  he 
putteth  forth  his  own  sheep,  he  goeth  before  them,  and  the 
sheep  follow  him ;  for  they  know  his  voice.  And  a  stranger 
Jr .J. 


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TRINITY-SUNDAY. 


will  they  not  follow,  but  will  flee  from  him  ;  for  they  know  not 
the  voice  of  strangers.  This  parable  spake  Jesus  unto  them  ; 
but  they  understood  not  what  things  they  were  which  he  spake 
unto  them.  Then  said  Jesus  unto  them  again,  Verily,  verily, 
I  say  unto  you,  I  am  the  door  of  the  sheep.  All  that  ever 
came  before  me  are  thieves  and  robbers ;  but  the  sheep  did  not 
hear  them.  I  am  the  door ;  by  me  if  any  man  enter  in,  he 
shall  be  saved,  and  shall  go  in  and  out,  and  find  pasture.  The 
thief  cometh  not,  but  for  to  steal,  and  to  kill,  and  to  destroy : 
I  am  come  that  they  might  have  life,  and  that  they  might 
have  it  more  abundantly. 

&rmit2=£xmtraB. 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who  hast  given  unto  us 
thy  servants  grace,  by  the  confession  of  a  true  faith,  to  ac- 
knowledge the  glory  of  the  eternal  Trinity,  and  in  the  power 
of  the  Divine  Majesty  to  worship  the  Unity  ;  We  beseech  thee 
that  thou  wouldest  keep  us  steadfast  in  this  faith,  and  ever- 
more defend  us  from  all  adversities,  who  livest  and  reignest, 
one  God,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.    Rev.  iv.  1. 

AFTER  this  I  looked,  and  behold,  a  door  was  opened  in 
heaven  :  and  the  first  voice  which  I  heard  was  as  it  were 
of  a  trumpet  talking  with  me ;  which  said,  Come  up  hither, 
and  I  will  show  thee  things  which  must  be  hereafter.  And 
immediately  I  was  in  the  Spirit :  and  behold,  a  throne  was 
set  in  heaven,  and  One  sat  on  the  throne.  *  And  He  that  sat 
was  to  look  upon  like  a  jasper  and  a  sardine  stone :  and  there 
was  a  rainbow  round  about  the  throne,  in  sight  like  unto  an 
emerald.  And  round  about  the  throne  were  four  and  twenty 
seats :  and  upon  the  seats  I  saw  four  and  twenty  elders  sitting, 
clothed  in  white  raiment ;  and  they  had  on  their  heads  crowns 
of  gold.  And  out  of  the  throne  proceeded  lightnings,  and 
thunderings,  and  voices.  And  there  were  seven  lamps  of  fire 
burning  before  the  throne,  which  are  the  seven  Spirits  of  God. 
And  before  the  throne  there  was  a  sea  of  glass  like  unto  crys- 
tal :  and  in  the  midst  of  the  throne,  and  round  about  the 
throne,  were  four  beasts  full  of  eyes  before  and  behind.  And 
the  first  beast  was  like  a  lion,  and  the  second  beast  like  a 
calf,  and  the  third  beast  had  a  face  as  a  man,  and  the  fourth 
beast  was  like  a  flying  eagle.  And  the  four  beasts  had  each 
of  them  six  wings  about  him ;  and  they  were  full  of  eyes  with- 
in ;  and  they  rest  not  day  and  night,  saying,  Holy,  holy,  holy, 
Lord  God  Almighty,  which  was,  and  is,  and  is  to  come.  And 
when  those  beasts  give  glory,  and  honour,  and  thanks  to  Him 
that  sat  on  the  throne,  who  liveth  for  ever  and  ever,  the  four 
and  twenty  elders  fall  down  before  Him  that  sat  on  the  throne, 
and  worship  Him  that  liveth  for  ever  and  ever,  and  cast  their 
crowns  before  the  throne,  saying,  Thou  art  worthy,  O  Lord,  to 


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THE  FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

receive  glor>'.  and  honour,  and  power ;  for  thou  hast  created 
all  things,  and  for  thy  pleasure  they  are,  and  were  created. 

The  Gospel.    St.  John  ill.  1. 

THERE  was  a  man  of  the  Pharisees,  named  Nicodemus,  a 
ruler  of  the  Jews.  The  same  came  to  Jesus  by  night,  and 
said  unto  him,  Rabbi,  we  know  that  thou  art  a  teacher  come 
from  God  :  for  no  man  can  do  these  miracles  that  thou  doest, 
except  God  be  with  him.  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  him, 
Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  thee,  Except  a  man  be  born  again, 
he  cannot  see  the  Kingdom  of  God.  Nicodemus  saith  unto 
him,  How  can  a  man  be  born  when  he  is  old  ?  can  he  enter 
the  second  time  into  his  mother's  womb,  and  be  born  ?  Jesus 
answered,  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  thee,  Except  a  man  be 
born  of  water  and  of  the  Spirit,  he  cannot  enter  into  the  King- 
dom of  God.  That  which  is  born  of  the  flesh  is  flesh  ;  and  that 
which  is  born  of  the  Spirit  is  spirit.  Marvel  not  that  I  said 
unto  thee,  Ye  must  be  born  again.  The  wind  bloweth  where 
it  listeth,  and  thou  hearest  the  sound  thereof,  but  canst  not 
tell  whence  it  cometh,  and  whither  it  goeth :  so  is  every  one 
that  is  born  of  the  Spirit.  Nicodemus  answered  and  said  unto 
him,  How  can  these  things  be  ?  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto 
him,  Art  thou  a  master  of  Israel,  and  knowest  not  these 
things '?  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  thee,  We  speak  that  we  do 
know,  and  testify  that  we  have  seen ;  and  ye  receive  not  our 
witness.  If  I  have  told  you  earthly  things,  and  ye  believe  not, 
how  shall  ye  believe,  if  I  tell  you  of  heavenly  things  ?  And  no 
man  hath  ascended  up  to  heaven,  but  he  that  came  down  from 
heaven,  even  the  Son  of  Man  which  is  in  heaven.  And  as 
Moses  lifted  up  the  serpent  in  the  wilderness,  even  so  must 
the  Son  of  Man  be  lifted  up  ;  that  whosoever  believeth  in  him 
should  not  perish,  but  have  eternal  life. 

Zl)t  JFtrst  £tmtra2  after  STrtnttg* 

The  Collect. 

OGOD,  the  strength  of  all  those  who  put  their  trust  in  thee ; 
Mercifully  accept  our  prayers :  and  because,  through  the 
weakness  of  our  mortal  nature,  we  can  do  no  good  thing  with- 
out thee,  grant  us  the  help  of  thy  grace,  that  in  keeping  thy 
commandments  we  may  please  thee,  both  in  will  and  deed ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.    1  St.  John  iv.  7. 

BELOVED,  let  us  love  one  another ;  for  love  is  of  God,  and 
every  one  that  loveth  is  born  of  God,  and  knoweth  God. 
He  that"  loveth  not  knoweth  not  God ;  for  God  is  love.  In 
this  was  manifested  the  love  of  God  toward  us,  because  that 
God  sent  his  only-begotten  Son  into  the  world,  that  we  might 
live  through  him.  Herein  is  love,  not  that  we  loved  God, 
but  that  lie  loved  us,  and  sent  his  Son  to  be  the  propitiation 
for  our  sins.  Beloved,  if  God  so  loved  us,  we  ought  also 
to  love  one  another.    No  man  hath  seen  God  at  any  time.    If 


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THE  SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

we  love  one  another,  God  dwelleth  in  us,  and  his  love  is  per- 
fected in  us.  Hereby  know  we  that  we  dwell  in  him,  and  he 
in  us ;  because  he  hath  given  us  of  his  Spirit.  And  we  have 
seen  and  do  testify  that  the  Father  sent  the  Son  to  be  the  Sa- 
viour of  the  world.  Whosoever  shall  confess  that  Jesus  is  the 
Son  of  God,  God  dwelleth  in  him,  and  he  in  God.  And  we 
have  known  and  believed  the  love  that  God  hath  to  us.  God 
is  love ;  and  he  that  dwelleth  in  love  dwelleth  in  God,  and 
God  in  him.  Herein  is  our  love  made  perfect,  that  we  may 
have  boldness  in  the  day  of  judgment ;  because  as  he  is,  so  are 
we  in  this  world.  There  is  no  fear  in  love ;  but  perfect  love 
casteth  out  fear :  because  fear  hath  torment.  He  that  feareth 
is  not  made  perfect  in  love.  We  love  him,  because  he  first 
loved  us.  If  a  man  say,  I  love  God,  and  hateth  his  brother, 
he  is  a  liar :  for  he  that  loveth  not  his  brother  whom  he  hath 
seen,  how  can  he  love  God  whom  he  hath  not  seen  ?  And  this 
commandment  have  we  from  him,  That  he  who  loveth  God 
love  his  brother  also. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Luke  xvi.  19. 

THERE  was  a  certain  rich  man,  which  was  clothed  in  pur- 
ple and  fine  linen,  and  fared  sumptuously  every  day.  And 
there  was  a  certain  beggar,  named  Lazarus,  which  was  laid  at 
his  gate,  full  of  sores,  and  desiring  to  be  fed  with  the  crumbs 
which  fell  from  the  rich  man's  table :  moreover  the  dogs  came 
and  licked  his  sores.  And  it  came  to  pass  that  the  beggar 
died,  and  was  carried  by  the  angels  into  Abraham's  bosom. 
The  rich  man  also  died,  and  was  buried ;  and  in  hell  he  lifted 
up  his  eyes,  being  in  torments,  and  seeth  Abraham  afar  off, 
and  Lazarus  in  his  bosom.  And  he  cried  and  said,  Father 
Abraham,  have  mercy  on  me,  and  send  Lazarus,  that  he  may 
dip  the  tip  of  his  finger  in  water,  and  cool  my  tongue ;  for  I 
am  tormented  in  this  flame.  But  Abraham  said,  Son,  remem- 
ber that  thou  in  thy  lifetime  receivedst  thy  good  things,  and 
likewise  Lazarus  evil  things;  but  now  he  is  comforted,  and 
thou  art  tormented.  And  beside  all  this,  between  us  and  you 
there  is  a  great  gulf  fixed :  so  that  they  which  would  pass 
from  hence  to  you  cannot ;  neither  can  they  pass  to  us,  that 
would  come  from  thence.  Then  he  said,  I  pray  thee  there- 
fore, father,  that  thou  wouldest  send  him  to  my  father's  house : 
for  I  have  five  brethren ;  that  he  may  testify  unto  them,  lest 
they  also  come  into  this  place  of  torment.  Abraham  saith 
unto  him,  They  have  Moses  and  the  Prophets ;  let  them  hear 
them.  And  he  said,  Nay,  father  Abraham  ;  but  if  one  went 
unto  them  from  the  dead,  they  will  repent.  And  he  said  unto 
him,  If  they  hear  not  Moses  and  the  Prophets,  neither  will 
they  be  persuaded  though  one  rose  from  the  dead. 

W&  <Secontr  Suntrag  after  tErimtfj* 

The  Collect. 
r\  LORD,  who  never  failest  to  help  and  govern  those  whom 
^  thou  dost  bring  up  in  thy  steadfast  fear  and  love ;  Keep 

^ 


THE  THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 


us,  we  beseech  thee,  under  the  protection  of  thy  good  provi- 
dence, and  make  us  to  have  a  perpetual  fear  and  love  of  thy 
holy  Name;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.    1  St.  John  iii.  13. 

MARVEL  not,  my  brethren,  if  the  world  hate  you.  "We 
know  that  we  have  passed  from  death  unto  life,  because 
we  love  the  brethren.  He  that  loveth  not  his  brother  abideth 
in  death.  Whosoever  hateth  his  brother  is  a  murderer :  and 
ye  know  that  no  murderer  hath  eternal  life  abiding  in  him. 
Hereby  perceive  we  the  love  of  God,  because  he  laid  down  his 
life  for  us :  and  we  ought  to  lay  down  our  lives  for  the  breth- 
ren. But  whoso  hath  this  world's  good,  and  seeth  his  brother 
have  need,  and  shutteth  up  his  bowels  of  compassion  from 
him,  how  dwelleth  the  love  of  God  in  him  ?  My  little  children, 
let  us  not  love  in  word,  neither  in  tongue ;  but  in  deed  and  in 
truth.  And  hereby  we  know  that  we  are  of  the  truth,  and 
shall  assure  our  hearts  before  him.  For  if  our  heart  condemn 
us,  God  is  greater  than  our  heart,  and  knoweth  all  things. 
Beloved,  if  our  heart  condemn  us  not,  then  have  we  confidence 
toward  God,  And  whatsoever  we  ask,  we  receive  of  him,  be- 
cause we  keep  his  commandments,  and  do  those  things  that 
are  pleasing  in  his  sight.  And  this  is  his  commandment,  That 
we  should  believe  on  the  Name  of  his  Son  Jesus  Christ,  and 
love  one  another,  as  he  gave  us  commandment.  And  he  that 
keepeth  his  commandments  dwelleth  in  him,  and  he  in  him. 
And  hereby  we  know  that  he  abideth  in  us,  by  the  Spirit 
which  he  hath  given  us. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Luke  xiv.  16. 

A  CERTAIN  man  made  a  great  supper,  and  bade  many ; 
and  sent  his  servant  at  supper-time  to  say  to  them  that 
were  bidden,  Come,  for  all  things  are  now  ready.  And  they 
all  with  one  consent  began  to  make  excuse.  The  first  said 
unto  him,  I  have  bought  a  piece  of  ground,  and  I  must  needs 
go  and  see  it ;  I  pray  thee  have  me  excused.  And  another 
said,  I  have  bought  five  yoke  of  oxen,  and  I  go  to  prove  them ; 
I  pray  thee  have  me  excused.  And  another  said,  I  have  mar- 
ried a  wife,  and  therefore  I  cannot  come.  So  that  servant 
came,  and  showed  his  lord  these  things.  Then  the  master  of 
the  house  being  angry  said  to  his  servant,  Go  out  quickly  into 
the  streets  and  lanes  of  the  city,  and  bring  in  hither  the  poor, 
and  the  maimed,  and  the  halt,  and  the  blind.  And  the  servant 
said,  Lord,  it  is  done  as  thou  hast  commanded,  and  yet  there 
is  room.  And  the  lord  said  unto  the  servant,  Go  out  into  the 
highways  and  hedges,  and  compel  them  to  come  in,  that  my 
house  may  be  filled.  For  I  say  unto  you.  that  none  of  those 
men  which  were  bidden  shall  taste  of  my  supper. 

Zty  Wi)ixti  Suntrag  after  Crtmtp* 

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O  LORD,  we  beseech  thee  mercifully  to  hear  us  ;  and  grant 
that  we,  to  whom  thou  hast  given  an  hearty  desire  to  pray, 


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THE  FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

may,  by  thy  mighty  aid,  be  defended  and  comforted  in  all  dan- 
gers and  adversities ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.    1  St.  Peter  v.  5. 

ALL  of  you  be  subject  one  to  another,  and  be  clothed  with 
humility :  for  God  resisteth  the  proud,  and  giveth  grace 
to  the  humble.  Humble  yourselves  therefore  under  the  mighty 
hand  of  God,  that  he  may  exalt  you  in  due  time  ;  casting  ail 
your  care  upon  him,  for  he  careth  for  you.  Be  sober,  be  vi- 
gilant ;  because  your  adversary  the  devil,  as  a  roaring  Hon, 
walketh  about,  seeking  whom  he  may  devour :  whom  resist 
steadfast  in  the  faith,  knowing  that  the  same  afflictions  are  ac- 
complished in  your  brethren  that  are  in  the  world.  But  the 
God  of  all  grace,  who  hath  called  us  unto  his  eternal  glory  by 
Christ  Jesus,  after  that  ye  have  suffered  a  while,  make  you 
perfect,  stablish,  strengthen,  settle  you.  To  him  be  glory  and 
dominion  for  ever  and  ever.    Amen. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Luke  xv.  I. 

THEN  drew  near  unto  him  all  the  publicans  and  sinners  for 
to  hear  him.  And  the  Pharisees  and  Scribes  murmured, 
saying,  This  man  receiveth  sinners,  and  eateth  with  them. 
And  he  spake  this  parable  unto  them,  saying,  What  man  of 
you  having  an  hundred  sheep,  if  he  lose  one  of  them,  doth  not 
leave  the  ninety  and  nine  in  the  wilderness,  and  go  after  that 
which  is  lost,  until  he  find  it  ?  And  when  he  hath  found  it,  he 
layeth  it  on  his  shoulders,  rejoicing.  And  when  he  cometh 
home,  he  calleth  together  his  friends  and  neighbours,  saying 
unto  them,  Rejoice  with  me  ;  for  I  have  found  my  sheep  which 
was  lost.  I  say  unto  you,  that  likewise  joy  shall  be  in  heaven 
over  one  sinner  that  repenteth,  more  than  over  ninety  and  nine 
just  persons,  which  need  no  repentance.  Either  what  woman 
having  ten  pieces  of  silver,  if  she  lose  one  piece,  doth  not  light 
a  candle,  and  sweep  the  house,  and  seek  diligently  till  she  find 
it  ?  And  when  she  hath  found  it,  she  calleth  her  friends  and 
her  neighbours  together,  saying,  Rejoice  with  me ;  for  I  have 
found  the  piece  which  I  had  lost.  Likewise,  I  say  unto  you, 
There  is  joy  in  the  presence  of  the  Angels  of  God  over" one 
sinner  that  repenteth. 

Zty  £ouxtf)  Suntfag  after  Crtm'tg. 

The  Collect. 

OGOD,  the  protector  of  all  that  trust  in  thee,  without  whom 
nothing  is  strong,  nothing  is  holy ;  Increase  and  multiply 
upon  us  thy  mercy  ;  that,  thou  being  our  ruler  and  guide,  we 
may  so  pass  through  things  temporal,  that  we  finally  lose  not 
the  things  eternal.  Grant  this,  O  heavenly  Father,  for  Jesus 
Christ's  sake  our  Lord.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.    Rom.  viii.  18. 

I  RECKON  that  the  sufferings  of  this  present  time  are  not 
worthy  to  be  compared  with  the  glory  which  shall  be  re- 


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THE  FIFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY: 

-       -  , — , _ __ . 

vealed  in  us.  For  the  earnest  expectation  of  the  creature 
waiteth  for  the  manifestation  of  the  sons  of  God.  For  the 
creature  was  made  subject  to  vanity,  not  willingly,  but  by 
reason  of  Him  who  hath  subjected  the  same,  in  hope  :  because 
the  creature  itself  also  shall  be  delivered  from  the  bondage  of 
corruption  into  the  glorious  liberty  of  the  children  of  God. 
For  we  know  that  the  whole  creation  groaneth  and  travaileth 
in  pain  together  until  now.  And  not  only  they,  but  ourselves 
also,  which  have  the  first-fruits  of  the  Spirit,  even  we  ourselves 
groan  within  ourselves,  waiting  for  the  adoption,  to  wit,  the 
redemption  of  our  body. 

Tlie  Gospel.    St.  Luke  vi.  S6. 

BE  ye  therefore  merciful,  as  your  Father  also  is  merciful. 
Judge  not,  and  ye  shall  not  be  judged :  condemn  not.  and 
ye  shall  not  be  condemned  :  forgive,  and  ye  shall  be  forgiven  : 
give,  and  it  shall  be  given  unto  you ;  good  measure,  pressed 
down,  and  shaken  together,  and  running  over,  shall  men  give 
into  your  bosom.  For  with  the  same  measure  that  ye  mete 
withal  it  shall  be  measured  to  you  again.  And  he  spake  a 
parable  unto  them,  Can  the  blind  lead  the  blind  ?  shall  they 
not  both  fall  into  the  ditch  ?  The  disciple  is  not  above  his 
master  ;  but  every  one  that  is  perfect  shall  be  as  his  master. 
And  why  beholdest  thou  the  mote  that  is  in  thy  brother's  eye, 
but  perceivest  not  the  beam  that  is  in  thine  own  eye  ?  Either 
how  canst  thou  say  to  thy  brother,  Brother,  let  me  pull  out 
the  mote  that  is  in  thine  eye,  when  thou  thyself  beholdest  not 
the  beam  that  is  in  thine  own  eye  ?  Thou  hypocrite,  cast  out 
first  the  beam  out  of  thine  own  eye,  and  then  shalt  thou  see 
clearly  to  pull  out  the  mote  that  is  in  thy  brother's  eye. 

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GRANT,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  thee,  that  the  course  of  this 
world  may  be  so  peaceably  ordered  by  thy  governance, 
that  thy  Church  may  joyfully  serve  thee  in  all  godly  quiet- 
ness ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.    1  St.  Peter  iii.  8. 

BE  ye  all  of  one  mind,  having  compassion  one  of  another ; 
love  as  brethren,  be  pitiful,  be  courteous ;  not  rendering 
evil  for  evil,  or  railing  for  railing ;  but  contrariwise,  blessing, 
knowing  that  ye  are  thereunto  called,  that  ye  should  inherit 
a  blessing.  For  he  that  will  love  life,  and  see  good  days,  let 
him  refrain  his  tongue  from  evil,  and  his  lips  that  they  speak 
no  guile :  let  him  eschew  evil,  and  do  good ;  let  him  seek 
peace,  and  ensue  it.  For  the  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  over  the 
righteous,  and  his  ears  are  open  unto  their  prayers :  but  the 
face  of  the  Lord  is  against  them  that  do  evil.  And  who  is  he 
that  will  harm  you,  if  ye  be  followers  of  that  which  is  good  ? 
But  and  if  ye  suffer  for  righteousness'  sake,  happy  are  ye  :  and 
be  not  afraid  of  their  terror,  neither  be  troubled ;  but  sanctify 
the  Lord  God  in  your  hearts. 

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The  Gospel.     St.  Luke  v.  1. 

IT  came  to  pass,  that,  as  the  people  pressed  upon  him  to  hear 
the  Word  of  God,  he  stood  by  the  lake  of  Gennesaret,  and 
saw  two  ships  standing  by  the  lake ;  but  the  fishermen  were 
gone  out  of  them,  and  were  washing  their  nets.  And  he  en- 
tered into  one  of  the  ships,  which  was  Simon's,  and  prayed 
him  that  he  would  thrust  out  a  little  from  the  land.  And  he 
sat  down,  and  taught  the  people  out  of  the  ship.  Now,  when 
he  had  left  speaking,  he  said  unto  Simon,  Launch  out  into  the 
deep,  and  let  down  your  nets  for  a  draught.  And  Simon  an- 
swering said  unto  him,  Master,  we  have  toiled  all  the  night, 
and  have  taken  nothing ;  nevertheless  at  thy  word  I  will  let 
down  the  net.  And  when  they  had  this  done,  they  enclosed  a 
great  multitude  of  fishes ;  and  their  net  brake.  And  they 
beckoned  unto  their  partners,  which  were  in  the  other  ship, 
that  they  should  come  and  help  them.  And  they  came,  and 
tilled  both  the  ships,  so  that  they  began  to  sink.  When  Simon 
Peter  saw  it,  he  fell  down  at  Jesus'  knees,  saying,  Depart  from 
me ;  for  I  am  a  sinful  man,  O  Lord.  For  he  was  astonished, 
and  all  that  were  with  him,  at  the  draught  of  the  fishes  which 
they  had  taken ;  and  so  was  also  James,  and  John,  the  sons 
of  Zebedee,  which  were  partners  with  Simon.  And  Jesus  said 
unto  Simon,  Fear  not ;  from  henceforth  thou  shalt  catch  men. 
And  when  they  had  brought  their  ships  to  land,  they  forsook 
all,  and  followed  him. 

£f)e  j&in)  cSuntrap  after  Zxinitr). 

The  Collect. 

OGOD,  who  hast  prepared  for  those  who  love  thee  such 
good  things  as  pass  man's  understanding  ;  Pour  into  our 
hearts  such  love  toward  thee,  that  we,  loving  thee  above  all 
things,  may  obtain  thy  promises,  which  exceed  all  that  we  can 
desire;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.    Rom.  vi.  3. 

KNOW  ye  not,  that  so  many  of  us  as  were  baptized  into 
Jesus  Christ  were  baptized  into  his  death  ?  Therefore  we 
are  buried  with  him  by  baptism  into  death  ;  that  like  as  Christ 
was  raised  up  from  the  dead  by  the  glory  of  the  Father,  even 
so  we  also  should  walk  in  newness  of  life.  For  if  we  have  been 
planted  together  in  the  likeness  of  his  death,  we  shall  be  also 
in  the  likeness  of  his  resurrection  :  knowing  this,  that  our  old 
man  is  crucified  with  him,  that  the  body  of  sin  might  be  de- 
stroyed, that  henceforth  we  should  not  serve  sin.  For  he  that  is 
dead  is  freed  from  sin.  Now  if  we  be  dead  with  Christ,  we  believe 
that  we  shall  also  live  with  him :  knowing  that  Christ  being 
raised  from  the  dead  dieth  no  more ;  death  hath  no  more  do- 
minion over  him.  For  in  that  he  died,  he  died  unto  sin  once ; 
but  in  that  he  liveth,  he  liveth  unto  God.  Likewise  reckon  ye 
also  yourselves  to  be  dead  indeed  unto  sin,  but  alive  unto  God 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 


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THE  SEVENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Matt.  v.  20. 

TESTS  said  unto  his  disciples,  Except  your  righteousness 
**  shall  exceed  the  righteousness  of  the  Scribes  and  Pharisees, 
ye  shall  in  no  case  enter  into  the  Kingdom  of  heaven.  Ye 
have  heard  that  it  was  said  by  them  of  old  time,  Thou  shalt 
not  kill ;  and  whosoever  shall  kill  shall  be  in  danger  of  the 
judgment.  But  I  say  unto  you,  That  whosoever  is  angry  with 
his  brother  without  a  cause  shall  be  in  danger  of  the"  judg- 
ment :  and  whosoever  shall  say  to  his  brother,  Raca,  shall  be 
in  danger  of  the  council :  but  whosoever  shall  say,  Thou  fool, 
shall  be  in  danger  of  hell-fire.  Therefore  if  thou  bring  thy 
gift  to  the  altar,  and  there  rememberest  that  thy  brother  hath 
aught  against  thee,  leave  there  thy  gift  before  the  altar,  and  go 
thy  way ;  first  be  reconciled  to  thy  brother,  and  then  come 
and  offer  thy  gift.  Agree  with  thine  adversary  quickly,  whiles 
thou  art  in  the  way  with  him  ;  lest  at  any  time  the  adversary 
deliver  thee  to  the  judge,  and  the  judge  deliver  thee  to  the 
officer,  and  thou  be  cast  into  prison.  Verily  I  say  unto  thee, 
Thou  shalt  by  no  means  come  out  thence,  till  thou  hast  paid 
the  uttermost  farthing. 

Zfyz  Rzhtntl)  <£unfcag  after  QxinitQ* 

The  Collect. 

LORD  of  all  power  and  might,  who  art  the  author  and  giver 
of  all  good  things ;  Graft  in  our  hearts  the  love  of  thy 
Name,  increase  in  us  true  religion,  nourish  us  with  all  good- 
ness, and  of  thy  great  mercy  keep  us  in  the  same ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.    Rom.  vi.  19. 

I  SPEAK  after  the  manner  of  men,  because  of  the  infirmity 
of  your  flesh :  for  as  ye  have  yielded  your  members  servants 
to  uncleanness  and  to  iniquity,  unto  iniquity ;  even  so  now 
yield  your  members  servants  to  righteousness,  unto  holiness. 
For  when  ye  were  the  servants  of  sin,  ye  were  free  from  right- 
eousness. What  fruit  had  ye  then  in  those  things  whereof  ye 
are  now  ashamed  ?  for  the  end  of  those  things  is  death.  But 
now  being  made  free  from  sin,  and  become  servants  to  God, 
ye  have  your  fruit  unto  holiness,  and  the  end  everlasting  life. 
For  the  wages  of  sin  is  death ;  but  the  gift  of  God  is  eternal 
life  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Mark  viii.  1. 

IN  those  days  the  multitude  being  very  great,  and  having 
nothing  to  eat,  Jesus  called  his  disciples  unto  him,  and  saith 
unto  them,  I  have  compassion  on  the  multitude,  because  they 
have  now  been  with  me  three  days,  and  have  nothing  to  eat : 
and  if  I  send  them  away  fasting  to  their  own  houses,  they  will 
faint  by  the  way ;  for  divers  of  them  came  from  far.  And  his 
disciples  answered  him,  From  whence  can  a  man  satisfy  these 
men  with  bread  here  in  the  wilderness  ?  And  he  asked  them, 
How  many  loaves  have  ye  ?   And  they  said,  Seven.    And  he 


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THE  EIGHTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

commanded  the  people  to  sit  down  on  the  ground :  and  he 
took  the  seven  loaves,  and  gave  thanks,  and  hrake,  and  gave 
to  his  disciples  to  set  before  them  ;  and  they  did  set  them  be- 
fore the  people.  And  they  had  a  few  small  fishes ;  and  he 
blessed,  and  commanded  to  set  them  also  before  them.  So 
they  did  eat,  and  were  filled  :  and  they  took  up  of  the  broken 
meat  that  was  left  seven  baskets.  And  they  that  had  eaten 
were  about  four  thousand.    And  he  sent  them  away. 

(H)c  Ocjfttf)  Surt&ay  after  Xrtnttg. 

The  Collect. 

OGOD,  whose  never-failing  providence  ordereth  all  things 
both  in  heaven  and  earth ;  We  humbly  beseech  thee  to 
put  away  from  us  all  hurtful  things,  and  to  give  us  those 
things  which  are  profitable  for  us ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.    Rom.  viii.  12. 

BRETHREN,  we  are  debtors,  not  to  the  flesh,  to  five  after 
the  flesh.  For  if  ye  live  after  the  flesh,  ye  shall  die ;  but 
if  ye  through  the  Spirit  do  mortify  the  deeds  of  the  body,  ye 
shall  live.  For  as  many  as  are  led  by  the  Spirit  of  God,  they 
are  the  sons  of  God.  For  ye  have  not  received  the  spirit  of 
bondage  again  to  fear  ;  but  ye  have  received  the  Spirit  of  adop- 
tion, whereby  we  cry,  Abba,  Father.  The  Spirit  itself  beareth 
witness  with  our  spirit,  that  we  are  the  children  of  God.  And 
if  children,  then  heirs;  heirs  of  God,  and  joint-heirs  with 
Christ :  if  so  be  that  we  suffer  with  him,  that  we  may  be  also 
glorified  together. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Matt.  vii.  15. 

BEWARE  of  false  prophets,  which  come  to  you  in  sheep's 
clothing,  but  inwardly  they  are  ravening  wolves.  Ye  shall 
know  them  by  their  fruits.  Do  men  gather  grapes  of  thorns, 
or  figs  of  thistles  ?  Even  so  every  good  tree  bringeth  forth  good 
fruit ;  but  a  corrupt  tree  bringeth  forth  evil  fruit.  A  good 
tree  cannot  bring  forth  evil  fruit,  neither  can  a  corrupt  tree 
bring  forth  good  fruit.  Every  tree  that  bringeth  not  forth  good 
fruit  is  hewn  down,  and  cast  into  the  fire.  Wherefore  by  their 
fruits  ye  shall  know  them.  Not  every  one  that  saith  unto 
me,  Lord,  Lord,  shall  enter  into  the  Kingdom  of  Heaven  ;  but 
he  that  doeth  the  will  of  my  Father  which  is  in  heaven. 

Oje  &intf)  Jsuntrag  after  £rmitg. 

The  Collect. 

GRANT  to  us,  Lord,  we  beseech  thee,  the  spirit  to  think 
and  do  always  such  things  as  are  right ;  that  we,  who  can- 
not do  any  thing  that  is  good  without  thee,  may  by  thee  be 
enabled  to  five  according  to  thy  will ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.    1  Cor.  x.  1. 

BRETHREN,  I  would  not  that  ye  should  be  ignorant,  how 
that  all  our  fathers  were  under  the  cloud,  and  all  passed 


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THE  TENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRLNITY. 


through  the  sea ;  and  were  all  baptized  unto  Moses  in  the 
cloud  and  in  the  sea :  and  did  all  eat  the  same  spiritual 
meat ;  and  did  all  drink  the  same  spiritual  drink ;  (for  they 
drank  of  that  spiritual  Rock  that  followed  them,  and  that 
Rock  was  Christ.)  But  with  many  of  them  God  was  net  well 
pleased  ;  for  they  were  overthrown  in  the  wilderness.  Now 
these  things  were  our  examples,  to  the  intent  we  should  not 
lust  after  evil  things,  as  they  also  lusted  Neither  be  ye  idol- 
aters, as  were  some  of  them  ;  as  it  is  written,  The  people  sat 
down  to  eat  and  drink,  and  rose  up  to  play.  Neither  let  us 
commit  fornication,  as  some  of  them  committed,  and  fell  in 
one  day  three  and  twenty  thousand.  Neither  let  us  tempt 
Christ,  as  some  of  them  also  tempted,  and  were  destroyed  of 
serpents.  Neither  murmur  ye,  as  some  of  them  also  murmured, 
and  were  destroyed  of  the  destroyer.  Now  all  these  things 
happened  unto  them  for  ensamples :  and  they  are  written  for 
our  admonition,  upon  whom  the  ends  of  the  world  are  come. 
Wherefore  let  him  that  thinketh  he  standeth  take  heed  lest  he 
fall.  There  hath  no  temptation  taken  you  but  such  as  is  com- 
mon to  man  :  but  God  is  faithful,  who  will  not  suffer  you  to 
be  tempted  above  that  ye  are  able ;  but  will  with  the  tempta- 
tion also  make  a  way  to  escape,  that  ye  may  be  able  to  bear  it. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Luke  xvi  1. 

JESrS  said  unto  his  disciples,  There  was  a  certain  rich  man, 
which  had  a  steward  ;  and  the  same  was  accused  unto  him 
that  he  had  wasted  his  goods.  And  he  called  him,  and  said 
unto  him,  How  is  it  that  I  hear  this  of  thee  ?  give  an  account 
of  thy  stewardship ;  for  thou  mayest  be  no  longer  steward. 
Then  the  steward  said  within  himself,  What  shall  I  do  ?  for 
my  lord  taketh  away  from  me  the  stewardship  :  I  cannot  dig  ; 
to  beg  I  am  ashamed.  I  am  resolved  what  to  do,  that,  when 
I  am  put  out  of  the  stewardship,  they  may  receive  me  into 
their  houses.  So  he  called  every  one  of  his  lord's  debtors 
unto  him,  and  said  unto  the  first,  How  much  owest  thou  unto 
my  lord  ?  And  he  said,  An  hundred  measures  of  oil.  And 
he  said  unto  him,  Take  thy  bill,  and  sit  down  quickly,  and 
write  fifty.  Then  said  he  to  another,  And  how  much  owest 
thou  ?  And  he  said,  An  hundred  measures  of  wheat.  And 
he  said  unto  him,  Take  thy  bill,  and  write  fourscore.  And 
the  lord  commended  the  unjust  steward,  because  he  had  done 
wisely :  for  the  children  of  this  world  are  in  their  generation 
wiser  than  the  children  of  light.  And  I  say  unto  you,  Make 
to  yourselves  friends  of  the  mammon  of  unrighteousness ; 
that,  when  ye  fail,  they  may  receive  you  into  everlasting  habi- 
tations. 

Zfyc  £cntf)  Suntrag  after  £rtmt|h 

The  Collect 

LET  thy  merciful  ears.  O  Lord,  be  open  to  the  prayers  of  thy 
humble  servants ;  and  that  they  may  obtain  their  petitions 

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THE  ELEVENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

make  them  to  ask  such  things  as  shall  please  thee ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.    1  Cor.  xii.  1. 

CONCERNING  spiritual  gifts,  brethren,  I  would  not  have 
you  ignorant.  Ye  know  that  ye  were  Gentiles,  carried 
away  unto  these  dumb  idols,  even  as  ye  were  led.  Wherefore 
I  give  you  to  understand,  that  no  man  speaking  by  the  Spirit 
of  God  calleth  Jesus  accursed ;  and  that  no  man  can  say  that 
Jesus  is  the  Lord,  but  by  the  Holy  Ghost.  Now  there  are 
diversities  of  gifts,  but  the  same  Spirit.  And  there  are  differ- 
ences of  administrations,  but  the  same  Lord.  And  there  are 
diversities  of  operations,  but  it  is  the  same  God  which  worketh 
all  in  all.  But  the  manifestation  of  the  Spirit  is  given  to  every 
man  to  profit  withal  For  to  one  is  given,  by  the  Spirit,  the 
word  of  wisdom ;  to  another,  the  word  of  knowledge,  by  the 
same  Spirit ;  to  another,  faith,  by  the  same  Spirit ;  to  another, 
the  gifts  of  healing,  by  the  same  Spirit ;  to  another,  the  work- 
ing of  miracles  ;  to  another,  prophecy  ;  to  another,  discerning 
of  spirits ;  to  another,  divers  kinds  of  tongues ;  to  another,  the 
interpretation  of  tongues.  But  all  these  worketh  that  one  and 
the  self-same  Spirit,  dividing  to  every  man  severally  as  he  will. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Luke  xix.  41. 

AND  when  he  was  come  near,  he  beheld  the  city,  and  wept 
over  it,  saying,  If  thou  hadst  known,  even  thou,  at  least 
in  this  thy  day,  the  things  which  belong  unto  thy  peace  !  but 
now  they  are  hid  from  thine  eyes.  For  the  days  shall  come 
upon  thee,  that  thine  enemies  shall  cast  a  trench  about  thee, 
and  compass  thee  round,  and  keep  thee  in  on  every  side,  and 
shall  lay  thee  even  with  the  ground,  and  thy  children  within 
thee  ;  and  they  shall  not  leave  in  thee  one  stone  upon  another ; 
because  thou  knewest  not  the  time  of  thy  visitation.  And  he 
went  into  the  temple,  and  began  to  cast  out  them  that  sold 
therein,  and  them  that  bought ;  saying  unto  them,  It  is  writ- 
ten, My  house  is  the  house  of  prayer ;  but  ye  have  made  it  a 
den  of  thieves.    And  he  taught  daily  in  the  temple. 

CI)c  eietanti)  Suntragf  after  Criratg. 

The  Collect. 

OGOD,  who  declarest  thy  almighty  power  chiefly  in  showing 
mercy  and  pity  ;  Mercifully  grant  unto  us  such  a  measure 
of  thy  grace,  that  we,  running  the  way  of  thy  commandments, 
may  obtain  thy  gracious  promises,  and  be  made  partakers  of 
thy  heavenly  treasure  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.  1  Cor.  xv.  1. 
DRETHREN,  I  declare  unto  you  the  Gospel  which  I 
■*-*  preached  unto  you,  which  also  ye  have  received,  and 
wherein  ye  stand ;  by  which  also  ye  are  saved,  if  ye  keep  in 
memory  what  I  preached  unto  you,  unless  ye  have  believed  in 
vain.  For  I  delivered  unto  you  first  of  all,  that  which  I  also 
received,  how  that  Christ  died  for  our  sins  according  to  the 


THE  TWELFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 


Scriptures ;  and  that  he  was  buried,  and  that  he  rose  again 
the  third  day  according  to  the  Scriptures.  And  that  he  was 
seen  of  Cephas,  then  of  the  twelve :  after  that,  he  was  seen  of 
above  tive  hundred  brethren  at  once  ;  of  whom  the  greater  part 
remain  unto  this  present,  but  some  are  fallen  asleep.  After 
that,  he  was  seen  of  James ;  then  of  all  the  Apostles.  And 
last  of  all  he  was  seen  of  me  also,  as  of  one  born  out  of  due 
time.  For  I  am  the  least  of  the  Apostles,  that  am  not  meet 
to  be  called  an  Apostle,  because  I  persecuted  the  Church  of 
God.  But  by  the  grace  of  God  I  am  what  I  am :  and  his 
grace  which  was  bestowed  upon  me  was  not  in  vain ;  but  I 
laboured  more  abundantly  than  they  all ;  yet  not  I,  but  the 
grace  of  God  which  was  with  me.  Therefore  whether  it  were 
I  or  they,  so  we  preach,  and  so  ye  believed. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Luke  xviii.  9. 

JESTTS  spake  this  parable  unto  certain  which  trusted  in 
themselves  that  they  were  righteous,  and  despised  others : 
Two  men  went  up  into  the  temple  to  pray ;  the  one  a  Pharisee, 
and  the  other  a  Publican.  The  Pharisee  stood  and  prayed 
thus  with  himself,  God,  I  thank  thee,  that  I  am  not  as  other 
men  are,  extortioners,  unjust,  adulterers,  or  even  as  this  Pub- 
lican. I  fast  twice  in  the  week,  I  give  tithes  of  all  that  I 
possess.  And  the  Publican,  standing  afar  off,  would  not  lift 
"up  so  much  as  his  eyes  unto  heaven,  but  smote  upon  his  breast, 
saying,  God  be  merciful  to  me  a  sinner !  I  tell  you,  this  man 
"went  down  to  his  house  justified  rather  than  the  other :  for 
every  one  that  exalteth  himself  shall  be  abased ;  and  he  that 
humbleth  himself  shall  be  exalted. 

3Ef)e  Gltoclftf)  Suntrag  after  Exinitu. 

The  Collect 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who  art  always  more 
ready  to  hear  than  we  to  pray,  and  art  wont  to  give  more 
than  either  we  desire  or  deserve ;  Pour  down  upon  us  the 
abundance  of  thy  mercy ;  forgiving  us  those  things  whereof  our 
conscience  is  afraid,  and  giving  us  those  good  things  which  we 
are  not  worthy  to  ask,  but  through  the  merits  and  mediation 
of  Jesus  Christ,  thy  Son,  our  Lord.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.    2  Cor.  iii.  4. 

SUCH  trust  have  we  through  Christ  to  God- ward  :  not  that 
we  are  sufficient  of  ourselves  to  think  any  thing  as  of  our- 
selves ;  but  our  sufficiency  is  of  God  ;  who  also  hath  made  us 
able  ministers  of  the  New  Testament ;  not  of  the  letter,  but  of 
the  spirit :  for  the  letter  killeth,  but  the  spirit  giveth  life.  But 
if  the  ministration  of  death,  written  and  engraven  in  stones, 
was  glorious,  so  that  the  children  of  Israel  could  not  steadfast- 
ly behold  the  face  of  Moses  for  the  glory  of  his  countenance, 
which  glory  was  to  be  done  away  ;  how  shall  not  the  ministra- 
tion of  the  spirit  be  rather  glorious  ?  For  if  the  ministration  of 

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THE  THIRTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 


condemnation  be  glory,  much  more  doth  the  ministration,  of 
righteousness  exceed  in  glory. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Mark  vii.  31. 

JESUS,  departing  from  the  coasts  of  Tyre  and  Sidon,  came 
unto  the  Sea  of  Galilee,  through  the  midst  of  the  coasts  of 
Decapolis.  And  they  bring  unto  him  one  that  was  deaf,  and 
had  an  impediment  in  his  speech  ;  and  they  beseech  him  to 
put  his  hand  upon  him.  And  he  took  him  aside  from  the 
multitude,  and  put  his  fingers  into  his  ears,  and  he  spit,  and 
touched  his  tongue ;  and  looking  up  to  heaven,  he  sighed,  and 
saith  unto  him,  Ephphatha,  that  is,  Be  opened.  And  straight- 
way his  ears  were  opened,  and  the  string  of  his  tongue  was 
loosed,  and  he  spake  plain.  And  he  charged  them  that  they 
should  tell  no  man  :  but  the  more  he  charged  them,  so  much 
the  more  a  great  deal  they  published  it,  and  were  beyond 
measure  astonished,  saying,  He  hath  done  all  things  well ;  he 
maketh  both  the  deaf  to  hear,  and  the  dumb  to  speak* 

Wqz  Onrtctntf)  JSunttat)  after  ^rmito* 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  merciful  God,  of  whose  only  gift  it  cometh 
that  thy  faithful  people  do  unto  thee  true  and  laudable 
service ;  Grant,  we  beseech  thee,  that  we  may  so  faithfully 
serve  thee  in  this  life,  that  we  fail  not  finally  to  attain  thy 
heavenly  promises ;  through  the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.    Gal.  iii.  16, 

HPO  Abraham  and  his  seed  were  the  promises  made.  He 
■*■  saith  not,  And  to  seeds,  as  of  many :  but  as  of  one,  And 
to  thy  seed,  which  is  Christ.  And  this  I  say,  That  the  covenant, 
that  was  confirmed  before  of  God  in  Christ,  the  Law,  which 
was  four  hundred  and  thirty  years  after,  cannot  disannul,  that 
it  should  make  the  promise  of  none  effect.  For  if  the  inherit- 
ance be  of  the  Law,  it  is  no  more  of  promise ;  but  God  gave  it 
to  Abraham  by  promise.  Wherefore  then  serveth  the  Law  ? 
It  was  added  because  of  transgressions,  till  the  seed  should 
come  to  whom  the  promise  was  made ;  and  it  was  ordained  by 
angels  in  the  hand  of  a  mediator.  Now  a  mediator  is  not  a 
mediator  of  one ;  but  God  is  one.  Is  the  Law  then  against 
the  promises  of  God  ?  God  forbid :  for  if  there  had  been  a  law 
given  which  could  have  given  life,  verily  righteousness  should 
have  been  by  the  Law.  But  the  Scripture  hath  concluded  all 
under  sin,  that  the  promise  by  faith  of  Jesus  Christ  might  be 
given  to  them  that  believe. 

The  Gospel    St.  Luke  x.  23. 

BLESSED  are  the  eyes  which  see  the  things  that  ye  see. 
For  I  tell  you,  that  many  prophets  and  kings  have  desired 
to  see  those  things  which  ye  see,  and  have  not  seen  them  ;  and 
to  hear  those  things  which  ye  hear,  and  have  not  heard  them. 

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THE  FOURTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 


And  behold,  a  certain  Lawyer  stood  up,  and  tempted  him, 
saying,  Master,  what  shall  I  do  to  inherit  eternal  life  ?  He  said 
unto  him,  What  is  written  in  the  Law  ?  how  readest  thou  ? 
And  he  answering  said,  Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with 
all  thy  heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  strength, 
and  with  all  thy  mind  ;  and  thy  neighbour  as  thyself.  And 
he  said  unto  him,  Thou  hast  answered  right :  this  do.  and  thou 
shalt  live.  But  he,  willing  to  justify  himself,  said  unto  Jesus, 
And  who  is  my  neighbour  ?  And  Jesus  answering  said,  A  cer- 
tain man  went  down  from  Jerusalem  to  Jericho,  and  fell 
among  thieves,  which  stripped  him  of  his  raiment,  and  wound- 
ed him,  and  departed,  leaving  him  half  dead.  And  by  chance 
there  came  down  a  certain  Priest  that  way ;  and  when  he  saw 
him,  he  passed  by  on  the  other  side.  And  likewise  a  Levite, 
when  he  was  at  the  place,  came  and  looked  on  him.  and  passed 
by  on  the  other  side.  But  a  certain  Samaritan,  as  he  journey- 
ed, came  where  he  was ;  and  when  he  saw  him,  he  had  com- 
passion on  him,  and  went  to  him,  and  bound  up  his  wounds, 
pouring  in  oil  and  wine,  and  set  him  on  his  own  beast,  and 
brought  him  to  an  inn,  and  took  care  of  him.  And  on  the 
morrow,  when  he  departed,  he  took  out  two  pence,  and  gave 
them  to  the  host,  and  said  unto  him,  Take  care  of  him  ;  and 
whatsoever  thou  spendest  more,  when  I  come  again,  I  will  re- 
pay thee.  Which  now  of  these  three,  thinkest  thou,  was  neigh- 
bour unto  him  that  fell  among  the  thieves  ?  And  he  said,  He 
that  showed  mercy  on  him.  Then  said  Jesus  unto  him,  Go, 
and  do  thou  likewise. 

Zfyz  Jfourtctntf)  Suntiag  after  Zxinit^ 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  give  unto  us  the  increase 
of  faith,  hope,  and  charity  ;  and,  that  we  may  obtain  that 
which  thou  dost  promise,  make  us  to  love  that  which  thou  dost 
command ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.    Gal.  v.  16. 

I  SAY  then,  Walk  in  the  Spirit,  and  ye  shall  not  fulfil  the 
lust  of  the  flesh.  For  the  tlesh  lusteth  against  the  Spirit, 
and  the  Spirit  against  the  flesh :  and  these  are  contrary  the 
one  to  the  other :  so  that  ye  cannot  do  the  things  that  ye 
would.  But  if  ye  be  led  by  the  Spirit,  ye  are  not  under  the 
Law.  Now  the  works  of  the  flesh  are  manifest,  which  are 
these  ;  adultery,  fornication,  uncleanness,  lasciviousness,  idola- 
try, witchcraft,  hatred,  variance,  emulations,  wrath,  strife, 
seditions,  heresies,  envyings,  murders,  drunkenness,  revellings, 
and  such  like :  of  the  which  I  tell  you  before,  as  I  have  also 
told  you  in  time  past,  that  they  who  do  such  things  shall  not 
inherit  the  kingdom  of  God.  But  the  fruit  of  the  Spirit  is  love, 
joy,  peace,  long-suffering,  gentleness,  goodness,  faith,  meek- 
ness, temperance :  against  such  there  is  no  law.  And  they 
that  are  Christ's  have  crucified  the  flesh,  with  the  affections 
and  lusts. 


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THE  FIFTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 


Tlie  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xvii.  11. 
A  "NT  D  it  came  to  pass,  as  Jesus  went  to  Jerusalem,  that  he 
-£*-  passed  through  the  midst  of  Samaria  and  Galilee.  And 
as  he  entered  into  a  certain  village,  there  met  him  ten  men 
that  were  lepers,  which  stood  afar  off.  And  they  lifted  up 
their  voices,  and  said,  Jesus,  Master,  have  mercy  on  us.  And 
when  he  saw  them,  he  said  unto  them,  Go,  show  yourselves 
unto  the  Priests.  And  it  came  to  pass,  that,  as  they  went, 
they  were  cleansed.  And  one  of  them,  when  he  saw  that  he 
was  healed,  turned  back,  and  with  a  loud  voice  glorified  God, 
and  fell  down  on  his  face  at  his  feet,  giving  him  thanks ;  and 
he  was  a  Samaritan.  And  Jesus  answering  said,  Were  there 
not  ten  cleansed?  but  where  are  the  nine?  There  are  not 
found  that  returned  to  give  glory  to  God,  save  this  stranger. 
And  he  said  unto  him,  Arise,  go  thy  way,  thy  faith  hath  made 
thee  whole. 

Wyz  JFiftcmtf)  &untraj}  afttr  ^Triratju 

The  Collect. 
17"  EEP,  we  beseech  thee,  O  Lord,  thy  Church  with  thy  per- 
■"-  petual  mercy ;  and,  because  the  frailty  of  man  without 
thee  cannot  but  fall,  keep  us  ever  by  thy  help  from  all  things 
hurtful,  and  lead  us  to  all  things  profitable  to  our  salvation ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Gal.  vi.  11. 
~X7"E  see  how  large  a  letter  I  have  written  unto  you  with  mine 
-*-  own  hand.  As  many  as  desire  to  make  a  fair  show  in  the 
flesh,  they  constrain  you  to  be  circumcised ;  only  lest  they 
should  suffer  persecution  for  the  cross  of  Christ.  For  neither 
they  themselves  who  are  circumcised  keep  the  Law  ;  but  desire 
to  have  you  circumcised,  that  they  may  glory  in  your  flesh. 
But  God  forbid  that  I  should  glory,  save  in  the  cross  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  by  whom  the  world  is  crucified  unto  me, 
and  I  unto  the  world.  For  in  Christ  Jesus  neither  circumci- 
sion availeth  any  thing,  nor  uncircumcision,  but  a  new  crea- 
ture. And  as  many  as  walk  according  to  this  rule,  peace  be 
on  them,  and  mercy,  and  upon  the  Israel  of  God.  From 
henceforth  let  no  man  trouble  me  ;  for  I  bear  in  my  body  the 
marks  of  the  Lord  Jesus.  Brethren,  the  grace  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ  be  with  your  spirit.    Amen. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matt.  vi.  24. 
1^0  man  can  serve  two  masters :  for  either  he  will  hate  the 
-^  one,  and  love  the  other ;  or  else  he  will  hold  to  the  one, 
and  despise  the  other.  Ye  cannot  serve  God  and  mammon. 
Therefore  I  say  unto  you,  Take  no  thought  for  your  life,  what 
ye  shall  eat,  or  what  ye  shall  drink ;  nor  yet  for  your  body, 
what  ye  shall  put  on.  Is  not  the  fife  more  than  meat,  and  the 
body  than  raiment  ?  Behold  the  fowls  of  the  air :  for  they  sow 
not,  neither  do  thev  reap,  nor  gather  into  barns;  yet  your 
heavenly  Father  feedeth  them.  Are  ye  not  much  better  than 
they  ?    Which  of  you  by  taking  thought  can  add  one  cubit 


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THE  SIXTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 


unto  his  stature?  And  why  take  ye  thought  for  raiment? 
Consider  the  lilies  of  the  field,  how  they  grow ;  they  toil  not, 
neither  do  they  spin :  and  yet  I  say  unto  you,  That  even  Solo- 
mon in  all  his  glory  was  not  arrayed  like  one  of  these.  Where- 
fore, if  God  so  clothe  the  grass  of  the  field,  which  to-day  is.  and 
to-morrow  is  cast  into  the  oven,  shall  he  not  much  more  clothe 
you,  O  ye  of  little  faith  ?  Therefore  take  no  thought,  saving, 
What  shall  we  eat?  or,  What  shall  we  drink?  or,  Where- 
withal shall  we  be  clothed  ?  (for  after  all  these  things  do  the 
Gentiles  seek ;)  for  your  heavenly  Father  knoweth  that  ve  have 
need  of  all  these  things.  But  "seek  ye  first  the  Kingdom  of 
God,  and  his  righteousness;  and  all  these  things  shall  be 
added  unto  you.  Take  therefore  no  thought  for  the  morrow  ; 
for  the  morrow  shall  take  thought  for  the  tilings  of  itself. 
Sufficient  unto  the  day  is  the  evil  thereof. 

Q3)t  Sixteenth)  Stmtfag  after  ©ruutju 

The  Collect. 

OLORD,  we  beseech  thee,  let  thy  continual  pity  cleanse  and 
defend  thy  Church ;  and,  because  it  cannot  continue  in 
safety  without  thy  succour,  preserve  it  evermore  by  thy  help 
and  goodness ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.    Eph.  iii.  13. 

I  DESIRE  that  ye  faint  not  at  my  tribulations  for  you,  which 
is  your  glory.  For  this  cause  I  bow  my  knees  unto  the 
Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  of  whom  the  whole  family  in 
heaven  and  earth  is  named,  that  he  would  grant  you,  accord- 
ing to  the  riches  of  his  glory,  to  be  strengthened  with  might 
by  his  Spirit  in  the  inner  man ;  that  Christ  may  dwell  in  your 
hearts  by  faith ;  that  ye,  being  rooted  and  grounded  in  love, 
may  be  able  to  comprehend,  with  all  saints,  what  is  the 
breadth,  and  length,  and  depth,  and  height ;  and  to  know  the 
love  of  Christ,  which  passeth  knowledge,  that  ye  might  be 
filled  with  all  the  fulness  of  God.  Now  unto  Him  that  is  able 
to  do  exceeding  abundantly  above  all  that  we  ask  or  think, 
according  to  the  power  that  worketh  in  us,  unto  Him  be  glory 
in  the  Church,  by  Christ  Jesus,  throughout  all  ages,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Luke  vii.  11. 

AN  D  it  came  to  pass  the  day  after,  that  Jesus  went  into  a 
city  called  Nain ;  and  many  of  his  disciples  went  witli 
him,  and  much  people.  Now  when  he  came  nigh  to  the  gate 
of  the  city,  behold,  there  was  a  dead  man  carried  out,  the  only 
son  of  his  mother,  and  she  was  a  widow  ;  and  much  people  of 
the  city  was  with  her.  And  when  the  Lord  saw  her,  he  had 
compassion  on  her,  and  said  unto  her,  Weep  not.  And  he 
came  and  touched  the  bier;  and  they  that  bare  him  stood 
still.  And  he  said,  Young  man,  I  say  unto  thee,  Arise.  And 
he  that  was  dead  sat  up,  and  began  to  speak  ;  and  he  delivered 
him  to  his  mother,    And  there  came  a  fear  on  all,  and  they 


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THE  SEVENTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

glorified  God,  saying,  That  a  great  Prophet  is  risen  up  among 
us  ;  and,  That  God  hath  visited  his  people.  And  this  rumour 
of  him  went  forth  throughout  all  Judea,  and  tliroughout  all 
the  region  round  about. 

£!)*  Scbmtxentf)  ^untfag  after  Ziinity. 

Tlie  Collect. 

LORD,  we  pray  thee  that  thy  grace  may  always  prevent  and 
follow  us,  and  make  us  continually  to  be  given  to  all  good 
works ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.    Ephes.  iv.  1. 

I  THEREFORE,  the  prisoner  of  the  Lord,  beseech  you  that 
ye  walk  worthy  of  the  vocation  wherewith  ye  are  called, 
with  all  lowliness  and  meekness,  with  long-suffering,  forbearing 
one  another  in  love ;  endeavouring  to  keep  the  unity  of  the 
Spirit  in  the  bond  of  peace.  There  is  one  body,  and  one  Spirit, 
even  as  ye  are  called  in  one  hope  of  your  calling ;  one  Lord, 
one  faith,  one  baptism,  one  God  and  Father  of  all,  who  is 
above  all,  and  through  all,  and  in  you  all. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Luke  xiv.  1. 

IT  came  to  pass,  as  Jesus  went  into  the  house  of  one  of  the 
chief  Pharisees  to  eat  bread  on  the  sabbath-day,  that  they 
watched  him.  And  behold,  there  was  a  certain  man  before 
him  which  had  the  dropsy.  And  Jesus  answering,  spake  unto 
the  Lawyers  and  Pharisees,  saying,  Is  it  lawful  to  heal  on  the 
sabbath-day  ?  And  they  held  their  peace.  And  he  took  him, 
and  healed  him,  and  let  him  go ;  and  answered  them,  saying, 
AV'hich  of  you  shall  have  an  ass  or  an  ox  fallen  into  a  pit,  and 
will  not  straightway  pull  him  out  on  the  sabbath-day  ?  Arid 
they  could  not  answer  him  again  to  these  things.  And  he  put 
forth  a  parable  to  those  which  were  bidden,  when  he  marked 
how  they  chose  out  the  chief  rooms  ;  saying  unto  them,  When 
thou  art  bidden  of  any  man  to  a  wedding,  sit  not  down  in  the 
highest  room  ;  lest  a  more  honourable  man  than  thou  be  bid- 
den of  him ;  and  he  that  bade  thee  and  him  come  and  say  to 
thee,  Give  this  man  place ;  and  thou  begin  with  shame  to  take 
the  lowest  room.  But  when  thou  art  bidden,  go  and  sit  down 
in  the  lowest  room  ;  that  when  he  that  bade  thee  cometh,  he 
may  say  unto  thee,  Friend,  go  up  higher:  then  shalt  thou 
have  worship  in  the  presence  of  them  that  sit  at  meat  with 
thee.  For  whosoever  exalteth  himself  shall  be  abased ;  and 
he  that  humbleth  himself  shall  be  exalted. 

CJ)e  (5i$tizntf)  Stmtrao  after  Crmttrj. 

The  Collect. 

LORD,  we  beseech  thee,  grant  thy  people  grace  to  withstand 
the  temptations  of  the  world,  the  flesh,  and  the  devil ;  and 
with  pure  hearts  and  minds  to  follow  thee,  the  only  God; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 


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THE  NINETEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

The  Epistle.    1  Cor.  i.  4. 

I  THANK  my  God  always  on  your  behalf,  for  the  grace  of 
God  which  is  given  you  by  Jesus  Christ ;  that  in  every 
thing  ye  are  enriched  by  him,  in  all  utterance,  and  in  ail 
knowledge  ;  even  as  the  testimony  of  Christ  was  confirmed  in 
you  ;  so  that  ye  come  behind  in  no  gift ;  waiting  for  the  com- 
ing of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  shall  also  conlirm  you  unto 
the  end,  that  ye  may  be  blameless  in  the  day  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matt.  xxii.  3L 
"TTTHEN  the  Pharisees  had  heard  that  Jesus  had  put  the 
' »  Sadducees  to  silence,  they  were  gathered  together.  Then 
one  of  them,  which  was  a  Lawyer,  asked  him  a  question, 
tempting  him,  and  saying,  Master,  which  is  the  great  com- 
mandment in  the  Law  ?  Jesus  said  unto  him,  Thou  shalt  love 
the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul, 
and  with  all  thy  mind.  This  is  the  first  and  great  command- 
ment. And  the  second  is  like  unto  it,  Thou  shalt  love  thy 
neighbour  as  thyself.  On  these  two  commandments  hang  all 
the  Law  and  the  Prophets.  Wliile  the  Pharisees  were  ga- 
thered together,  Jesus  asked  them,  saying,  What  think  ye  of 
Christ '?  whose  son  is  he  ?  They  say  unto  him,  The  son  of  Da- 
vid. He  saith  unto  them,  How  then  doth  David  in  spirit  call 
him  Lord,  saying,  The  Lord  said  unto  my  Lord,  Sit  thou  on 
my  right  hand,  till  I  make  thine  enemies  thy  footstool?  If 
David  then  call  him  Lord,  how  is  he  his  son  ?  And  no  man 
was  able  to  answer  him  a  word,  neither  durst  any  man,  from 
that  day  forth,  ask  him  any  more  questions. 

£J)c  ^inctccntf)  Sunfcas  after  ^rnutg. 

The  Collect. 

OGOD,  forasmuch  as  without  thee  we  are  not  able  to  please 
thee ;  Mercifully  grant  that  thy  Holy  Spirit  may  in  all 
things  direct  and  rule  our  hearts ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.    Ephes.  iv.  17. 

THIS  I  say  therefore,  and  testify  in  the  Lord,  that  ye  hence- 
forth walk  not  as  other  Gentiles  walk,  in  the  vanity  of 
their  mind,  having  the  understanding  darkened,  being  alien- 
ated from  the  life  of  God  through  the  ignorance  that  is  in 
them,  because  of  the  blindness  of  their  heart :  who  being  past 
feeling  have  given  themselves  over  unto  lasciviousness,  to  work 
all  uncleanness  with  greediness.  But  ye  have  not  so  learned 
Christ ;  if  so  be  that  ye  have  heard  him,  and  have  been  taught 
by  him,  as  the  truth  is  in  Jesus :  that  ye  put  off  concerning 
the  former  conversation  the  old  man,  which  is  corrupt  accord- 
ing to  the  deceitful  lusts  ;  and  be  renewed  in  the  spirit  of  your 
mind ;  and  that  ye  put  on  the  new  man,  which  after  God  is 
created  in  righteousness  and  true  holiness.  Wherefore  put- 
ting away  lying,  speak  every  man  truth  with  his  neighbour : 
for  we  are  members  one  of  another.    Be  ye  angry,  and  Bin 


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THE  TWENTIETH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

-  -  ... 

not :  let  not  the  sun  go  down  upon  your  wrath  ;  neither  give 
place  to  the  devil.  Let  him  that  stole  steal  no  more ;  but 
rather  let  him  labour,  working  with  his  hands  the  thing  which 
is  good,  that  he  may  have  to  give  to  him  that  needeth.  Let 
no  corrupt  communication  proceed  out  of  your  mouth,  but 
that  which  is  good  to  the  use  of  edifying,  that  it  may  minister 
grace  unto  the  hearers.  And  grieve  not  the  Holy  Spirit  of 
God,  whereby  ye  are  sealed  unto  the  day  of  redemption.  Let 
all  bitterness,  and  wrath,  and  anger,  and  clamour,  and  evil 
speaking,  be  put  away  from  you,  with  all  malice  :  and  be  ye 
kind  one  to  another,  tender-hearted,  forgiving  one  another, 
even  as  God  for  Christ's  sake  hath  forgiven  you. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Matt.  ix.  1. 

JESUS  entered  into  a  ship,  and  passed  over,  and  came  into 
his  own  city.  And  behold,  they  brought  to  him  a  man 
sick  of  the  palsy,  lying  on  a  bed  :  and  Jesus,  seeing  their  faith, 
said  unto  the  sick  of  the  palsy,  Son,  be  of  good  cheer ;  thy  sins 
be  forgiven  thee.  And  behold,  certain  of  the  Scribes  said 
within  themselves,  This  man  blasphemeth.  And  Jesus,  know- 
ing their  thoughts,  said,  Wherefore  think  ye  evil  in  your 
hearts?  For  whether  is  easier  to  say,  Thy  sins  be  forgiven 
thee  ;  or  to  say,  Arise,  and  walk  ?  But  that  ye  may  know  that 
the  Son  of  Man  hath  power  on  earth  to  forgive  sins,  (then 
saith  -he  to  the  sick  of  the  palsy,)  Arise,  take  up  thy  bed,  and 
go  unto  thine  house.  And  he  arose,  and  departed  to  his 
house.  But  when  the  multitude  saw  it,  they  marvelled,  and 
glorified  God,  which  had  given  such  power  unto  men. 

Cfye  Ctoentutf)  £untran  after  tErtnitp* 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  God,  of  thy  bountiful 

goodness  keep  us,  we  beseech  thee,  from  all  things  that 

may  hurt  us ;  that  we,  being  ready  both  in  body  and  soul, 

may  cheerfully  accomplish  those  things  which  thou  command- 

est ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.    Ephes.  v.  15. 

SEE  then  that  ye  walk  circumspectly,  not  as  fools,  but  as 
wise,  redeeming  the  time,  because  the  days  are  evil. 
Wherefore  be  ye  not  unwise,  but  understanding  what  the  will 
of  the  Lord  is.  And  be  not  drunk  with  wine,  wherein  is  ex- 
cess ;  but  be  filled  with  the  Spirit ;  speaking  to  yourselves  in 
psalms  and  hymns  and  spiritual  songs,  singing*  and  making 
melody  in  your  heart  to  the  Lord ;  giving  thanks  always  for 
all  things  unto  God  and  the  Father,  in  the  Name  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ;  submitting  yourselves  one  to  another  in  the 
fear  of  God. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Matt.  xxii.  1. 

TESUS  said,  The  Kingdom  of  Heaven  is  like  unto  a  certain 
v  king,  which  made  a  marriage  for  his  son,  and  sent  forth  his 
servants  to  call  them  that  were  bidden  to  the  wedding ;  and 

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THE  TWENTY-FIRST  SUXDAY  AFTER  TRrXTTY. 


they  would  not  come.  Again,  he  sent  forth  other  servants, 
saying,  Tell  them  which  are  bidden,  Behold,  I  have  prepared 
my  dinner  ;  my  oxen  and  my  fatlings  are  killed,  and  all  things 
are  ready :  come  unto  the  marriage.  But  they  made  light  of 
it,  and  went  their  ways,  one  to  his  farm,  another  to  his  mer- 
chandise :  and  the  remnant  took  his  servants,  and  entreated 
them  spitefully,  and  slew  them.  But  when  the  king  heard 
thereof,  he  was  wroth  ;  and  he  sent  forth  his  armies,  and  de- 
stroyed those  murderers,  and  burned  up  their  city.  Then 
saith  he  to  his  servants,  The  wedding  is  ready,  but  they  which 
were  bidden  were  not  worthy.  Go  ye  therefore  into  the  high- 
ways, and  as  many  as  ye  shall  find,  bid  to  the  marriage.  So 
those  servants  went  out  into  the  highways,  and  gathered  to- 
gether all  as  many  as  they  found,  both  bad  and  good ;  and  the 
wedding  was  furnished  with  guests.  And  when  the  king  came 
in  to  see  the  guests,  he  saw  there  a  man  which  had  not  on  a 
wedding-garment :  and  he  saith  unto  him,  Friend,  how  earnest 
thou  in  hither  not  having  a  wedding-garment  ?  And  he  wa3 
speechless.  Then  said  the  king  to  the  servants,  Bind  him  hand 
and  foot,  and  take  him  away,  and  cast  him  into  outer  dark- 
ness ;  there  shall  be  weeping  and  gnashing  of  teeth.  For  many 
are  called,  but  few  are  chosen. 

Wf)t  Cfcocnt2=first  Sunday  after  Crimtj). 

The  Collect. 

GRANT,  we  beseech  thee,  merciful  Lord,  to  thy  faithful 
people,  pardon  and  peace;  that  they  may  be  cleansed 
from  all  their  sins,  and  serve  thee  with  a  quiet  mind ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.    Ephes.  vi.  10. 

MY  brethren,  be  strong  in  the  Lord,  and  in  the  power  of  his 
might.  Put  on  the  whole  armour  of  God,  that  ye  may  be 
able  to  stand  against  the  wiles  of  the  devil.  For  we  wrestle 
not  against  flesh  and  blood,  but  against  principalities,  against 
powers,  against  the  rulers  of  the  darkness  of  this  world,  against 
spiritual  wickedness  in  high  places.  Wherefore  take  unto  you 
the  whole  armour  of  God,  that  ye  may  be  able  to  withstand 
in  the  evil  day,  and  having  done  all,  to  stand.  Stand  there- 
fore, having  your  loins  girt  about  with  truth  ;  and  having  on 
the  breastplate  of  righteousness ;  and  your  feet  shod  with  the 
preparation  of  the  Gospel  of  peace ;  above  all,  taking  the  shield 
of  faith,  wherewith  ye  shall  be  able  to  quench  all  the  fiery 
darts  of  the  wicked."  And  take  the  helmet  of  salvation,  and 
the  sword  of  the  Spirit,  which  is  the  WTord  of  God :  praying 
always  with  all  prayer  and  supplication  in  the  Spirit,  and 
watching  thereunto  with  all  perseverance  and  supplication  for 
all  saints ;  and  for  me,  that  utterance  may  be  given  unto  me, 
that  I  may  open  my  mouth  boldly,  to  make  known  the  mys- 
tery of  the  Gospel,  for  which  I  am  an  ambassador  in  bonds ; 
that  therein  I  may  speak  boldly,  as  I  ought  to  speak. 

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THE  TWENTY-SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 


The  Gospel.    St.  John  iv.  46. 

THERE  was  a  certain  nobleman,  whose  son  was  sick  at 
Capernaum.  When  he  heard  that  Jesus  was  come  out 
of  Judea  into  Galilee,  he  went  unto  him,  and  besought  him 
that  he  would  come  down  and  heal  his  son  ;  for  he  was  at  the 
point  of  death.  Then  said  Jesus  unto  him,  Except  ye  see 
signs  and  wonders,  ye  will  not  believe.  The  nobleman  saith 
unto  him,  Sir,  come  down  ere  my  child  die.  Jesus  saith  unto 
him,  Go  thy  way  ;  thy  son  liveth.  And  the  man  believed  the 
word  that  Jesus  had  spoken  unto  him,  and  he  went  his  way. 
And  as  he  was  now  going  down,  his  servants  met  him,  and 
told  him,  saying,  Thy  son  liveth.  Then  inquired  he  of  them 
the  hour  when  he  began  to  amend.  And  they  said  unto  him, 
Yesterday,  at  the  seventh  hour,  the  fever  left  him.  So  the 
father  knew  that  it  was  at  the  same  hour  in  the  which  Jesus 
said  unto  him,  Thy  son  liveth ;  and  himself  believed,  and  his 
whole  house.  This  is  again  the  second  miracle  that  Jesus  did, 
when  he  was  come  out  of  Judea  into  Galilee. 

tKfyz  Cfco*ntg=secon&  ^unttag  after  ^rmttg. 

The  Collect. 

LORD,  we  beseech  thee  to  keep  thy  houshold  the  Church  in 
continual  godliness ;  that  through  thy  protection  it  may 
be  free  from  all  adversities,  and  devoutly  given  to  serve  thee 
in  good  works,  to  the  glory  of  thy  Name;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.    Phil.  i.  3. 

I  THANK  my  God  upon  every  remembrance  of  you,  (always 
in  every  prayer  of  mine  for  you  all  making  request  with 
joy,)  for  your  fellowship  in  the  Gospel  from  the  first  day  until 
now ;  being  confident  of  this  very  thing,  that  he  which  hath 
begun  a  good  work  in  you  will  perform  it  until  the  day  of  Jesus 
Christ :  even  as  it  is  meet  for  me  to  think  this  of  you  all,  be- 
cause I  have  you  in  my  heart ;  inasmuch  as  both  in  my  bonds, 
and  in  the  defence  and  confirmation  of  the  Gospel,  ye  all  are 
partakers  of  my  grace.  For  God  is  my  record,  how  greatly  I 
long  after  you  all  in  the  bowels  of  Jesus  Christ.  And  this  I 
pray,  that  your  love  may  abound  yet  more  and  more  in  know- 
ledge and  in  all  judgment ;  that  ye  may  approve  things  that 
are  excellent ;  that  ye  may  be  sincere  and  without  offence  till 
the  day  of  Christ ;  being  filled  with  the  fruits  of  righteousness, 
which  are  by  Jesus  Christ,  unto  the  glory  and  praise  of  God. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Matt,  xviii.  21. 

"DETER  said  unto  Jesus,  Lord,  how  oft  shall  my  brother  sin 
-*-  against  me,  and  I  forgive  him?  till  seven  times?  Jesus 
saith  unto  him,  I  say  not  unto  thee,  Until  seven  times ;  but, 
Until  seventy  times  seven.  Therefore  is  the  Kingdom  of  Hea- 
ven likened  unto  a  certain  king  which  would  take  account  of 
his  servants.    And  when  he  had  begun  to  reckon,  one  was 


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brought  unto  him,  which  owed  him  ten  thousand  talents.  But 
forasmuch  as  he  had  not  to  pay,  Ms  lord  commanded  him  to 
be  sold,  and  his  wife  and  children,  and  all  that  he  had,  and 
payment  to  be  made.  The  servant  therefore  fell  down  and 
worshipped  him,  saying,  Lord,  have  patience  with  me,  and  I 
will  pay  thee  all.  Then  the  lord  of  that  servant  was  moved 
with  compassion,  and  loosed  him,  and  forgave  him  the  debt. 
But  the  same  servant  went  out,  and  found  one  of  his  fellow- 
servants,  which  owed  him  an  hundred  pence :  and  he  laid 
hands  on  him,  and  took  him  by  the  throat,  saying,  Pay  me 
that  thou  owest.  And  his  fellow-servant  fell  down  at  his  feet, 
and  besought  him,  saying,  Have  patience  with  me,  and  I  will 
pay  thee  all.  And  he  would  not ;  but  went  and  cast  him  into 
prison,  till  he  should  pay  the  debt.  So  when  his  fellow-ser- 
vants saw  what  was  done,  they  were  very  sorry,  and  came  and 
told  unto  their  lord  all  that  was  done.  Then  his  lord,  after 
that  he  had  called  him,  said  unto  him,  O  thou  wicked  servant, 
I  forgave  thee  all  that  debt,  because  thou  desiredst  me :  should- 
est  not  thou  also  have  had  compassion  on  thy  fellow-servant, 
even  as  I  had  pity  on  thee  ?  And  his  lord  was  wroth,  and  de- 
livered him  to  the  tormentors,  till  he  should  pay  all  that  was 
due  unto  him.  So  likewise  shall  my  heavenly  Father  do  also 
unto  you,  if  ye  from  your  hearts  forgive  not  every  one  his 
brother  their  trespasses. 

Cf)£  Ktoz\xt£=ti)ix1s  jstm&aj)  after  2frmttg* 

The  Collect. 

OGOD,  our  refuge  and  strength,  who  art  the  author  of  all 
godliness ;  Be  ready,  we  beseech  thee,  to  hear  the  devout 
prayers  of  thy  Church  ;"and  grant  that  those  things  which  we 
ask  faithfully  we  may  obtain  effectually ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.    Phil.  iii.  17. 

BRETHREN,  be  followers  together  of  me,  and  mark  them 
which  walk  so  as  ye  have  us  for  an  ensample.  (For  many 
walk,  of  whom  I  have  told  you  often,  and  now  tell  you  even 
weeping,  that  they  are  the  enemies  of  the  cross  of  Christ ; 
whose  end  is  destruction,  whose  God  is  their  belly,  and  whose 
glory  is  in  their  shame,  who  mind  earthly  things.)  For  our 
conversation  is  in  heaven  ;  from  whence  also  we  look  for  the 
Saviour,  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ:  who  shall  change  our  vile 
body,  that  it  may  be  fashioned  like  unto  his  glorious  body, 
according  to  the  working  whereby  he  is  able  even  to  subdue  all 
things  unto  himself. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Matt.  xxii.  15. 

THEM  went  the  Pharisees,  and  took  counsel  how  they  might 
entangle  him  in  his  talk.  And  they  sent  out  unto  him 
their  disciples,  with  the  Herodians,  saying,  Master,  we  know 
that  thou  art  true,  and  teachest  the  way  of  God  in  truth,  nei- 
ther carest  thou  for  any  man :   for  thou  regardest  not  the 

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person  of  men.  Tell  us  therefore,  what  thinkest  thou  ?  Is  it 
lawful  to  give  tribute  unto  Caesar,  or  not?  But  Jesus  per- 
ceived their  wickedness,  and  said,  Why  tempt  ye  me,  ye  hypo- 
crites? Show  me  the  tribute-money.  And  they  brought  unto 
him  a  penny.  And  he  saith  unto  them,  Whose  is  this  image 
and  superscription  ?  They  say  unto  him,  Caesar's.  Then  saith 
he  unto  them,  Bender  therefore  unto  Caesar  the  things  which 
are  Caesar's  ;  and  unto  God  the  things  that  are  God's.  When 
they  had  heard  these  words,  they  marvelled,  and  left  him,  and 
went  their  way. 

W)t  &to£ttt2=fourtf)  Suntrag  after  ^rmttp* 

The  Collect. 

OLORD,  we  beseech  thee,  absolve  thy  people  from  their 
offences  ;  that  through  thy  bountiful  goodness  we  may  all 
be  delivered  from  the  bands  of  those  sins,  which  by  our  frailty 
we  have  committed.  Grant  this,  O  heavenly  Father,  for  Jesus 
Christ's  sake,  our  blessed  Lord  and  Saviour.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.    Col.  i.  3. 

WE  give  thanks  to  God  and  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  praying  always  for  you,  since  we  heard  of  your 
faith  in  Christ  Jesus,  and  of  the  love  which  ye  have  to  all  the 
saints,  for  the  hope  which  is  laid  up  for  you  in  heaven,  where- 
of ye  heard  before  in  the  word  of  the  truth  of  the  Gospel : 
which  is  come  unto  you,  as  it  is  in  all  the  world  ;  and  bringeth 
forth  fruit,  as  it  doth  also  in  you,  since  the  day  ye  heard  of  it, 
and  knew  the  grace  of  God  in  truth.  As  ye  also  learned  of 
Epaphras  our  dear  fellow-servant,  who  is  for  you  a  faithful 
minister  of  Christ ;  who  also  declared  unto  us  your  love  in  the 
Spirit.  For  this  cause  we  also,  since  the  day  we  heard  it,  do 
not  cease  to  pray  for  you,  and  to  desire  that  ye  might  be  filled 
with  the  knowledge  of  his  will  in  all  wisdom  and  spiritual 
understanding ;  that  ye  might  walk  worthy  of  the  Lord  unto 
all  pleasing,  being  fruitful  in  every  good  work,  and  increasing 
in  the  knowledge  of  God ;  strengthened  with  all  might,  ac- 
cording to  his  glorious  power,  unto  all  patience  and  long-suf- 
fering with  joyfulness  ;  giving  thanks  unto  the  Father,  which 
hath  made  us  meet  to  be  partakers  of  the  inheritance  of  the 
saints  in  light. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Matt.  ix.  18. 

TTTHILE  Jesus  spake  these  things  unto  John's  disciples, 
*  »  behold,  there  came  a  certain  ruler,  and  worshipped  him, 
saying,  My  daughter  is  even  now  dead :  but  come  and  lay  thy 
hand  upon  her,  and  she  shall  live.  And  Jesus  arose,  ancl 
followed  him,  and  so  did  his  disciples.  (And  behold,  a  woman 
which  was  diseased  with  an  issue  of  blood  twelve  years,  came 
behind  him,  and  touched  the  hem  of  his  garment.  For  she 
said  within  herself,  If  I  may  but  touch  his  garment,  I  shall  be 
whole.  But  Jesus  turned  him  about,  and  when  he  saw  her, 
he  said,  Daughter,  be  of  good  comfort ;  thy  faith  hath  made 
thee  whole.  And  the  woman  was  made  whole  from  that  hour.) 


•A 


E 


THE  TWENTY-FIFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

And  when  Jesus  came  into  the  ruler's  house,  and  saw  the 
minstrels  and  the  people  making  a  noise,  he  said  unto  them, 
Give  place  ;  for  the  maid  is  not  dead,  but  sleepeth.  And  they 
laughed  him  to  scorn.  But  when  the  people  were  put  forth, 
he  went  in,  and  took  her  by  the  hand,  and  the  maid  arose. 
And  the  fame  hereof  went  abroad  into  all  that  land. 

Ok  Ctotnt2=fi{tf)  Sunttag  afttr  grtmtg. 

The  Collect 

C  TIR  up,  we  beseech  thee,  O  Lord,  the  wills  of  thy  faithful 
^  people ;  that  they,  plenteously  bringing  forth  the  fruit  of 
good  works,  may  by  thee  be  plenteously  rewarded ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.    Jer.  xxiii.  5. 

BEHOLD,  the  days  come,  saith  the  Lord,  that  I  will  raise 
unto  David  a  righteous  Branch,  and  a  King  shall  reign 
and  prosper,  and  shall  execute  judgment  and  justice  in  the 
earth.  In  his  days  Judah  shall  be  saved,  and  Israel  shall 
dwell  safeiv :  and  this  is  his  Name  wherebv  he  shall  be  called, 
THE  LORD  OUR  RIGHTEOUSNESS."  Therefore,  behold, 
the  days  come,  saith  the  Lord,  that  they  shall  no  more  say, 
The  Lord  liveth,  which  brought  up  the  children  of  Israel 
out  of  the  land  of  Egypt ;  but,  The  Lord  liveth,  which  brought 
up  and  which  led  the  seed  of  the  house  of  Israel  out  of  the 
north-country,  and  from  all  countries  whither  I  had  driven 
them ;  and  they  shall  dwell  in  their  own  land. 

Tlie  Gospel.    St.  John  vi.  5. 

TVrHEN  Jesus  then  lifted  up  his  eyes,  and  saw  a  great  com- 
'  '  pany  come  unto  him,  he  saith  unto  Philip,  Whence  shall 
we  buy  bread,  that  these  may  eat  ?  (And  this  he  said  to  prove 
him  :  for  he  himself  knew  what  he  would  do.)  Philip  answered 
him,  Two  hundred  pennyworth  of  bread  is  not  sufficient  for 
them,  that  every  one  of  them  may  take  a  little.  One  of  his 
disciples,  Andrew,  Simon  Peter's  brother,  saith  unto  him, 
There  is  a  lad  here,  which  hath  five  barley-loaves,  and  two 
small  fishes ;  but  what  are  they  among  so  many  ?  And  Jesus 
said,  Make  the  men  sit  down.  Now  there  was  much  grass  in 
the  place.  So  the  men  sat  down,  in  number  about  five  thou- 
sand. And  Jesus  took  the  loaves ;  and,  when  he  had  given 
thanks,  he  distributed  to  the  disciples,  and  the  disciples  to 
them  that  were  set  down  ;  and  likewise  of  the  fishes,  as  much 
as  they  would.  Wnen  they  were  filled,  he  said  unto  his  disci- 
ples, Gather  up  the  fragments  that  remain,  that  nothing  be 
ost.  Therefore  they  gathered  them  together,  and  filled  twelve 
baskets  with  the  fragments  of  the  five  barley-loaves,  which  re- 
mained over  and  above  unto  them  that  had  eaten.  Then 
those  men,  when  they  had  seen  the  miracle  that  Jesus  did, 
said,  This  is  of  a  truth  that  Prophet  that  should  come  into  the 
world. 


4- 


-* 


SAINT  ANDREW'S  DAY. 


*$  If  then  be  any  more  Sundays  before  Advent  Sunday,  the  service  of  some 
of  those  Sundays  that  were  omitied  after  the  Epiphany,  shall  be  taken 
in  to  supply  so  many  as  are  here  wanting.  And  if  there  be  fewer,  the 
ortrplus  may  be  omitted:  Provided  that  this  last  Collect,  Epistle,  and 
Gospel  shall  always  be  used  upon  Uie  Sunday  next  before  Advent. 

£aint  gnttreto's  Sag. 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  didst  give  such  grace  unto  thy  holy 
Apostle  Saint  Andrew,  that  he  readily  obeyed  the  calling 
of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  and  followed  him  without  delay ; 
Grant  unto  us  all,  that  we,  being  called  by  thy  holy  Word, 
may  forthwith  give  up  ourselves  obediently  to  fulfil  thy  holy 
commandments;  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

The  Epistle.    Rom.  x.  9. 

r^  thou  shalt  confess  with  thy  mouth  the  Lord  Jesus,  and 
shalt  believe  in  thine  heart  that  God  hath  raised  him  from 
the  dead,  thou  shalt  be  saved.  For  with  the  heart  man  be- 
lieveth  unto  righteousness ;  and  with  the  mouth  confession  is 
made  unto  salvation.  For  the  Scripture  saith,  Whosoever 
believeth  on  him  shall  not  be  ashamed.  For  there  is  no  differ- 
ence between  the  Jew  and  the  Greek :  for  the  same  Lord  over 
all  is  rich  unto  all  that  call  upon  him.  For  whosoever  shall 
call  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord  shall  be  saved.  How  then 
shall  they  call  on  him  in  whom  they  have  not  believed  ?  and 
how  shall  they  believe  in  him  of  whom  they  have  not  heard  ? 
and  how  shall  they  hear  without  a  preacher  ?  and  how  shall 
they  preach,  except  they  be  sent  ?  as  it  is  written,  How  beau- 
tiful are  the  feet  of  them  that  preach  the  Gospel  of  peace,  and 
bring  glad  tidings  of  good  things !  But  they  have  not  all 
obeyed  the  Gospel.  For  Esaias  saith,  Lord,  who  hath  believed 
our  report  ?  So  then  faith  cometh  by  hearing,  and  hearing  by 
the  Word  of  God.  But  I  say,  Have  they  not  heard?  Yes 
verily,  their  sound  went  into  all  the  earth,  and  their  words 
unto  the  ends  of  the  world.  But  I  say,  Did  not  Israel  know  ? 
First  Moses  saith,  I  will  provoke  you  to  jealousy  by  them  that 
are  no  people,  and  by  a  foolish  nation  I  will  anger  you.  But 
Esaias  is  very  bold,  and  saith,  I  was  found  of  them  that  sought 
me  not ;  I  was  made  manifest  unto  them  that  asked  not  after 
me.  But  to  Israel  he  saith,  All  day  long  I  have  stretched 
forth  my  hands  unto  a  disobedient  and  gainsaying  people. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Matt.  iv.  18. 

JESUS,  walking  by  the  Sea  of  Galilee,  saw  two  brethren,  Si- 
mon called  Peter,  and  Andrew  his  brother,  casting  a  net 
into  the  sea ;  for  they  were  fishers.  And  he  saith  unto  them, 
Follow  me,  and  I  will  make  you  fishers  of  men.  And  they 
straightway  left  their  nets,  and  followed  him.  And  going  on 
from  thence,  he  saw  other  two  brethren,  James  the  son  of 
Zebedee,  and  John  his  brother,  in  a  sliip  with  Zebedee  their 


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* -J- 

SAINT  THOMAS  THE  APOSTLE. 


father,  mending  their  nets ;  and  he  called  them.    And  they 
immediately  left  the  ship  and  their  father,  and  followed  him. 

Saint  Stomas  tfje  Apostle* 

The  Collect. 
A  LMIGHTY  and  everliving  God,  who,  for  the  greater  con- 
■£*-  firmation  of  the  faith,  didst  suffer  thy  holy  Apostle  Thomas 
to  be  doubtful  in  thy  Son's  resurrection  ;  Grant  us  so  perfectly, 
and  without  all  doubt,  to  believe  in  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  that 
our  faith  in  thy  sight  may  never  be  reproved.  Hear  us,  O 
Eord,  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ,  to  whom,  with  thee  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  be  all  honour  and  glory,  now  and  for  ever- 
more.   Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Ephes.  ii.  19. 
"Vj"0"W  therefore  ye  are  no  more  strangers  and  foreigners, 
-^  but  fellow-citizens  with  the  saints,  and  of  the  houshold  of 
God  ;  and  are  built  upon  the  foundation  of  the  Apostles  and 
Prophets,  Jesus  Christ  himself  being  the  chief  corner-stone ; 
in  whom  all  the  building,  fitly  framed  together,  groweth  unto 
an  holy  temple  in  the  Lord ;  in  whom  ye  also  are  builded  to- 
gether for  an  habitation  of  God  tlirough  the  Spirit. 

The  Gospel.    St.  John  xx.  21. 

THOMAS,  one  of  the  twelve,  called  Didymus,  was  not  with 
them  when  Jesus  came.  The  other  disciples  therefore 
said  unto  him,  We  have  seen  the  Lord.  But  he  said  unto 
them,  Except  I  shall  see  in  his  hands  the  print  of  the  nails, 
and  put  my  finger  into  the  print  of  the  nails,  and  thrust  my 
hand  into  his  side,  I  will  not  believe.  And  after  eight  days 
again  his  disciples  were  within,  and  Thomas  with  them  :  then 
came  Jesus,  the  doors  being  shut,  and  stood  in  the  midst,  and 
said,  Peace  be  unto  you  !  Then  saith  he  to  Thomas,  Reach 
hither  thy  finger,  and  behold  my  hands  ;  and  reach  hither  thy 
hand,  and  thrust  it  into  my  side  ;  and  be  not  faithless,  but  be- 
lieving. And  Thomas  answered  and  said  unto  him,  My  Lord 
and  my  God  !  Jesus  saith  unto  him,  Thomas,  because  thou 
hast  seen  me,  thou  hast  believed ;  blessed  are  they  that  have 
not  seen,  and  yet  have  believed.  And  many  other  signs  truly 
did  Jesus  in  the  presence  of  his  disciples,  which  are  not  written 
in  this  book.  But  these  are  written,  that  ye  might  believe 
that  Jesus  is  the  Christ,  the  Son  of  God ;  and  that  believing 
ye  might  have  life  through  his  Name. 

Saint  Stephen's  Bag. 

The  Collect. 

GRANT,  O  Lord,  that,  in  all  our  sufferings  here  upon  earth 
for  the  testimony  of  thy  truth,  we  may  steadfastly  look  up 
to  heaven,  and  by  faith  behold  the  glory  that  shall  be  revealed  ; 
and,  being  filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  may  learn  to  love  and 
bless  our  persecutors  by  the  example  of  thy  first  Martyr  Saint 
Stephen,  who  prayed  for  his  murderers  "to  thee,  O  blessed 
Jesus,  who  standest  at  the  right  hand  of  God  to  succour  all 

* * 


„% 4. 

SAINT  JOHN  THE  EVANGELIST'S  DAY. 

those  who  suffer  for  thee,  our  only  Mediator  and  Advocate. 
Amen. 

^  Then  shall  follow  the  Collect  of  the  Nativity,  which  shall  be  said  con- 
tinunlly  until  Xew-Year's  Eve. 

For  tlie  Epistle.    Acts  vii.  55. 

STEPHEN,  being  full  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  looked  up  stead- 
fastly into  heaven,  and  saw  the  glory  of  God,  and  Jesus 
standing  on  the  right  hand  of  God,  and  said,  Behold,  I  see  the 
heavens  opened,  and  the  Son  of  Man  standing  on  the  right 
hand  of  God  !  Then  they  cried  out  with  a  loud  voice,  and 
stopped  their  ears,  and  ran  upon  him  with  one  accord,  and 
cast  him  out  of  the  city,  and  stoned  him  :  and  the  witnesses 
laid  down  their  clothes  at  a  young  man's  feet,  whose  name 
was  SauL  And  they  stoned  Stephen,  calling  upon  God,  and 
saying,  Lord  Jesus,  receive  my  spirit !  And  he  kneeled  down, 
and  cried  with  a  loud  voice,  Lord,  lay  not  this  sin  to  their 
charge  !    And  when  he  had  said  this,  he  fell  asleep. 

The  Gospel.     St.  Matt,  xxiii.  34. 

BEHOLD,  I  send  unto  you  prophets,  and  wise  men,  and 
scribes  :  and  some  of  them  ye  shall  kill  and  crucify ;  and 
some  of  them  shall  ye  scourge  in  your  synagogues,  and  perse- 
cute them  from  city  to  city :  that  upon  you  may  come  all  the 
righteous  blood  shed  upon  the  earth,  from  the  blood  of  right- 
eous Abel  unto  the  blood  of  Zacharias,  son  of  Barachias, 
whom  ye  slew  between  the  temple  and  the  altar.  Verily  I 
say  unto  you,  All  these  things  shall  come  upon  this  generation. 
O  Jerusalem,  Jerusalem,  thou  that  killest  the  prophets,  and 
stonest  them  which  are  sent  unto  thee,  how  often  would  I  have 
gathered  thy  children  together,  even  as  a  hen  gathereth  her 
chickens  under  her  wings,  and  ye  would  not !  Behold,  your 
house  is  left  unto  you  desolate  !  For  I  say  unto  you,  Ye  shall 
not  see  me  henceforth,  till  ye  shall  say,  Blessed  is  he  that 
cometh  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord  ! 

iSamt  3of)tt  tty  Change  list's  Bag, 

The  Collect. 
"j\/fERCIFUL  Lord,  we  beseech  thee  to  cast  thv  bright  beams 
-LVJ-  of  light  upon  thy  Church,  that  it  being  instructed  by  the 
doctrine  of  thy  blessed  Apostle  and  Evangelist  Saint  John,  mav 
so  walk  in  the  light  of  thy  truth,  that  it  may  at  length  attain 
to  everlasting  life  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.  1  St.  John  i.  1. 
>pHAT  which  was  from  the  beginning,  which  we  have  heard, 
-1-  which  we  have  seen  with  our  eyes,  which  we  have  looked 
upon,  and  our  hands  have  handled,  of  the  Word  of  life  ;  (for 
the  life  was  manifested,  and  we  have  seen  it,  and  bear  witness, 
and  show  unto  you  that  eternal  life,  which  was  with  the  Fa- 
ther, and  was  manifested  unto  us  ;)  that  which  we  have  seen 
and  heard  declare  we  unto  you,  that  ye  also  mav  have  fellow- 
ship with  us :  and  truly  our  fellowship  is  with  the  Father,  and 

" * 


•% 

THE  INNOCENTS'  DAY. 


with  his  Son  Jesus  Christ.  And  these  things  write  we  unto 
you,  that  your  joy  may  be  full.  This  then  is  the  message 
which  we  have  heard  of  him,  and  declare  unto  you,  that  God 
is  light,  and  in  him  is  no  darkness  at  all.  If  we  say  that  we 
have  fellowship  with  him,  and  walk  in  darkness,  we  lie,  and  do 
not  the  truth  ;  but  if  we  walk  in  the  light,  as  he  is  in  the  light, 
we  have  fellowship  one  with  another,  and  the  blood  of  Jesus 
Christ  his  Son  cleanseth  us  from  all  sin.  If  we  say  that  we 
have  no  sin,  we  deceive  ourselves,  and  the  truth  is  not  in  us.  If 
we  confess  our  sins,  he  is  faithful  and  just  to  forgive  us  our  sins, 
and  to  cleanse  us  from  all  unrighteousness.  If  we  say  that  we 
have  not  sinned,  we  make  him  a  liar,  and  his  word  is  not  in  us. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  xxi.  19. 
TESTIS  said  unto  Peter,  Follow  me.  Then  Peter,  turning 
"  about,  seeth  the  disciple  whom  Jesus  loved  following ; 
(which  also  leaned  on  his  breast  at  supper,  and  said,  Lord, 
which  is  he  that  betrayeth  thee  ?)  Peter  seeing  him  saith  to 
Jesus,  Lord,  and  what  shall  thi3  man  do?  Jesus  saith  unto 
him,  If  I  will  that  he  tarry  till  I  come,  what  is  that  to  thee  ? 
Follow  thou  me.  Then  went  this  saying  abroad  among  the 
brethren,  that  that  disciple  should  not  die :  yet  Jesus  said  not 
unto  him,  He  shall  not  die  ;  but,  If  I  will  that  he  tarry  till  I 
come,  what  is  that  to  thee  ?  This  is  the  disciple  which  testifieth 
of  these  things,  and  wrote  these  things ;  and  we  know  that  his 
testimony  is  true.  And  there  are  also  many  other  things 
which  Jesus  did,  the  which,  if  they  should  be  written  every 
one,  I  suppose  that  even  the  world  itself  could  not  contain  the 
books  that  should  be  written. 

W)t  Innocents'  Bag* 

The  Collect 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  who  out  of  the  mouths  of  babes  and 
sucklings  hast  ordained  strength,  and  madest  infants  to 
glorify  thee  by  their  deaths ;  Mortify  and  kill  all  vices  in  us, 
and  so  strengthen  us  by  thy  grace,  that  by  the  innocency  of  our 
lives,  and  constancy  of  our  faith  even  unto  death,  we  may  glo- 
rify thy  holy  Name ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
For  the  Epistle.    Rev.  xiv.  1. 

I  LOOKED,  and  lo,  a  Lamb  stood  on  the  Mount  Sion,  and 
with  him  an  hundred  forty  and  four  thousand,  having  his 
Father's  Name  written  in  their  foreheads.  And  I  heard  a 
voice  from  heaven,  as  the  voice  of  many  waters,  and  as  the 
voice  of  a  great  thunder :  and  I  heard  the  voice  of  harpers 
harping  with  their  harps :  and  they  sung  as  it  were  a  new  song 
before  the  throne,  and  before  the  four  beasts,  and  the  elders ; 
and  no  man  could  learn  that  song  but  the  hundred  and  forty 
and  four  thousand,  which  were  redeemed  from  the  earth. 
These  are  they  which  were  not  defiled  with  women  ;  for  they 
are  virgins.  These  are  they  which  follow  the  Lamb  whither- 
soever he  goeth.  These  were  redeemed  from  among  men,  be- 
ing the  first-fruits  unto  God  and  to  the  Lamb.    And  in  their 


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■f* V 

THE  CONVERSION  OF  SAINT  PAUL. 

mouth  was  found  no  guile  ;  for  they  are  without  fault  before 
the  throne  of  God. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matt.  ii.  13. 
rpHE  Angel  of  the  Lord  appeareth  to  Joseph  in  a  dream, 
-*-  saying,  Arise,  and  take  the  young  child  and  his  mother, 
and  flee  into  Egypt,  and  be  thou  there  until  I  bring  thee  word  ; 
for  Herod  will  seek  the  young  child  to  destroy  him.  When 
he  arose,  he  took  the  young  child  and  his  mother  by  night, 
and  departed  into  Egypt,  and  was  there  until  the  death  of 
Herod ;  that  it  might  be  fulfilled  which  was  spoken  of  the 
Lord  by  the  prophet,  saying,  Out  of  Egypt  have  I  called  my 
Son.  Then  Herod,  when  he  saw  that  he  was  mocked  of  the 
wise  men,  was  exceeding  wroth,  and  sent  forth,  and  slew  all 
the  children  that  were  in  Bethlehem,  and  in  all  the  coasts 
thereof,  from  two  years  old  and  under,  according  to  the  time 
which  he  had  diligently  inquired  of  the  wise  men.  Then  was 
fulfilled  that  which  was  spoken  by  Jeremy  the  prophet,  saying, 
In  Rama  was  there  a  voice  heard,  lamentation,  and  weeping, 
and  great  mourning,  Rachel  weeping  for  her  children,  and 
would  not  be  comforted,  because  they  are  not. 

fflqt  ©ontarsion  of  Saint  -|3auL 

The  Collect. 

OGOD,  who,  through  the  preaching  of  the  blessed  Apostle 
Saint  Paul,  hast  caused  the  light  of  the  Gospel  to  shine 
throughout  the  world ;  Grant,  we  beseech  thee,  that  we,  hav- 
ing his  wonderful  conversion  in  remembrance,  may  show  forth 
our  thankfulness  unto  thee  for  the  same,  by  following  the 
holy  doctrine  which  he  taught ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.    Acts  ix.  1. 

AND  Saul,  yet  breathing  out  threatenings  and  slaughter 
against  the  disciples  of  the  Lord,  went  unto  the  high 
priest,  and  desired  of  him  letters  to  Damascus,  to  the  syna- 
gogues, that  if  he  found  any  of  this  way,  whether  they  were 
men  or  women,  he  might  bring  them  bound  unto  Jerusalem. 
And  as  he  journeyed,  he  came  near  Damascus :  and  suddenly 
there  shined  round  about  him  a  light  from  heaven.  And  he 
fell  to  the  earth,  and  heard  a  voice  saying  unto  him,  Saul,  Saul, 
why  persecutest  thou  me?  And  he  said,  Who  art  thou,  Lord  ? 
And  the  Lord  said,  I  am  Jesus  whom  thou  persecutest :  it  is 
hard  for  thee  to  kick  against  the  pricks.  And  Jie  trembling 
and  astonished  said,  Lord,  what  wilt  thou  have  me  to  do? 
And  the  Lord  said  unto  him,  Arise,  and  go  into  the  city,  and 
it  shall  be  told  thee  what  thou  must  do.  And  the  men  which 
journeyed  with  him  stood  speechless,  hearing  a  voice,  but  see- 
ing no  man.  And  Saul  arose  from  the  earth,  and  when  his 
eyes  were  opened,  he  saw  no  man  ;  but  they  led  him  by  the 
hand,  and  brought  him  into  Damascus.  And  he  was  three 
days  without  sight,  and  neither  did  eat  nor  drink.  And  there 
was  a  certain  disciple  at  Damascus,  named  Ananias ;  and  to 

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him  said  the  Lord  in  a  vision,  Ananias.  And  he  said,  Behold, 
I  am  here,  Lord.  And  the  Lord  said  unto  him,  Arise,  and  go 
into  the  street  which  is  called  Straight,  and  inquire  in  the 
house  of  Judas  for  one  called  Saul,  of  Tarsus :  for  hehold,  he 
prayeth,  and  hath  seen  in  a  vision  a  man  named  Ananias, 
coming  in,  and  putting  his  hand  on  him,  that  he  might  receive 
his  sight.  Then  Ananias  answered,  Lord,  I  have  heard  by 
many  of  this  man,  how  much  evil  he  hath  done  to  thy  saints 
at  Jerusalem :  and  here  he  hath  authority  from  the  chief 
priests  to  bind  all  that  call  on  thy  Name.  But  the  Lord  said 
unto  him,  Go  thy  way ;  for  he  is  a  chosen  vessel  unto  me,  to 
bear  my  Name  before  the  Gentiles,  and  kings,  and  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel :  for  I  will  show  him  how  great  things  he  must 
suffer  for  my  Name's  sake.  And  Ananias  went  his  way,  and 
entered  into  the  house ;  and  putting  his  hands  on  him  said, 
Brother  Saul,  the  Lord,  even  Jesus,  that  appeared  unto  thee 
in  the  way  as  thou  earnest,  hath  sent  me,  that  thou  mightest 
receive  thy  sight,  and  be  filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost.  And  im- 
mediately there  fell  from  his  eyes  as  it  had  been  scales ;  and 
he  received  sight  forthwith,  and  arose,  and  was  baptized.  And 
when  he  had  received  meat,  he  was  strengthened.  Then  was 
Saul  certain  days  with  the  disciples  which  were  at  Damascus. 
And  straightway  he  preached  Christ  in  the  synagogues,  that 
he  is  the  Son  of  God.  But  all  that  heard  him  were  amazed, 
and  said,  Is  not  this  he  that  destroyed  them  which  called  on 
this  Name  in  Jerusalem,  and  came  hither  for  that  intent,  that 
he  might  bring  them  bound  unto  the  chief  priests  ?  But  Saul 
increased  the  more  in  strength,  and  confounded  the  Jews 
which  dwelt  at  Damascus,  proving  that  this  is  very  Christ. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Matt.  xix.  27. 

PETER  answered  and  said  unto  Jesus,  Behold,  we  have  for- 
saken all,  and  followed  thee ;  what  shall  we  have  there- 
fore ?  And  Jesus  said  unto  them,  Verily  I  say  unto  you,  That 
ye  which  have  followed  me,  in  the  regeneration  when  the  Son 
bf  Man  shall  sit  in  the  throne  of  his  glory,  ye  also  shall  sitfipon 
twelve  thrones,  judging  the  twelve  tribes  of  Israel.  And  every 
one  that  hath  forsaken  houses,  or  brethren,  or  sisters,  or  father, 
or  mother,  or  wife,  or  children,  or  lands,  for  my  Name's  sake, 
shall  receive  an  hundred  fold,  and  shall  inherit  everlasting  life. 
But  many  that  are  first  shall  be  last,  and  the  last  shall  be  first. 

THE  PRESENTATION  OP  CHRIST  IN  THE  TEMPLE, 
I  COMMONLY  CALLED. 

Wfyz  purification  of  Saint  fHar§  tf)*  Ftrgm* 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everliving  God,  we  humbly  beseech  thy 
Majesty,  that  as  thy  only-begotten  Son  was  this  day  pre- 
sented in  the  temple  in  substance  of  our  flesh,  so  we  may  be 
presented  unto  thee  with  pure  and  clean  hearts,  by  the  same 
thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 


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For  the  Epistle.    Mai.  iii.  1. 

BEHOLD,  I  will  send  my  messenger,  and  he  shall  prepare 
the  way  before  me :  and  the  Lord,  whom  ye  seek,  shall 
suddenly  come  to  his  temple,  even  the  Messenger  of  the  cove- 
nant, whom  ye  delight  in ;  behold,  he  shall  come,  saith  the 
Lord  of  Hosts.  But  who  may  abide  the  day  of  his  coming  ? 
and  who  shall  stand  when  he  appeareth  ?  for  he  is  like  a  re-  ; 
finer's  fire,  and  like  fullers'  soap.  And  he  shall  sit  as  a  refiner 
and  purifier  of  silver ;  and  he  shall  purify  the  sons  of  Levi, 
and  purge  them  as  gold  and  silver,  that  they  may  offer  unto 
the  Lord  an  offering  in  righteousness.  Then  shall  the  offer- 
ing of  Judah  and  Jerusalem  be  pleasant  unto  the  Lord,  as  in  | 
the  days  of  old,  and  as  in  former  years.  And  I  will  come  near 
to  you  to  judgment;  and  I  will  be  a  swift  witness  against  the 
sorcerers,  and  against  the  adulterers,  and  against  false  swear- 
ers, and  against  those  that  oppress  the  hireling  in  his  wages, 
the  widow,  and  the  fatherless,  and  that  turn  aside  the  stranger 
from  his  right,  and  fear  not  me,  saith  the  Lord  of  Hosts. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  ii.  22. 
A  ND  when  the  days  of  her  purification  according  to  the  Law 
■£*-  of  Moses  were  accomplished,  they  brought  him  to  Jeru- 
salem, to  present  him  to  the  Lord  ;  (as  it  is  written  in  the  Law 
of  the  Lord,  Every  male  that  openeth  the  womb  shall  be  called 
holy  to  the  Lord  ;)  and  to  offer  a  sacrifice  according  to  that 
which  is  said  in  the  Law  of  the  Lord,  A  pair  of  turtle-doves,  or 
two  young  pigeons.  And  behold,  there  was  a  man  in  Jeru- 
salem, whose  name  was  Simeon  ;  and  the  same  man  was  just 
and  devout,  waiting  for  the  consolation  of  Israel :  and  the  Holy 
Ghost  was  upon  him.  And  it  was  revealed  unto  him  by  the 
Holy  Ghost,  that  he  should  not  see  death,  before  he  had  seen 
the  Lord's  Christ.  And  he  came  by  the  Spirit  into  the  temple ; 
and  when  the  parents  brought  in  the  child  Jesus,  to  do  for 
him  after  the  custom  of  the  Law,  then  took  he  him  up  in  his 
arms,  and  blessed  God,  and  said,  Lord,  now  lettest  thou  thy 
servant  depart  in  peace,  according  to  thy  word  :  for  mine  eyes 
have  seen  thy  salvation,  which  thou  hast  prepared  before  the 
face  of  all  people  ;  a  fight  to  lighten  the  Gentiles,  and  the 
glory  of  thy  people  Israel.  And  Joseph  and  his  mother  mar- 
velled at  those  things  which  were  spoken  of  him.  And  Simeon 
blessed  them,  and  said  unto  Mary  his  mother,  Behold,  this 
child  is  set  for  the  fall  and  rising  again  of  many  in  Israel ;  and 
for  a  sign  which  shall  be  spoken  against ;  (yea,  a  sword  shall 
pierce  through  thy  own  soul  also  ;)  that  the  thoughts  of  many 
hearts  may  be  revealed.  And  there  was  one  Anna,  a  pro- 
phetess, the  daughter  of  Phanuel,  of  the  tribe  of  Aser :  she 
was  of  a  great  age,  and  had  lived  with  an  husband  seven  years 
from  her  virginity ;  and  she  was  a  widow  of  about  fourscore  | 
and  four  years,  which  departed  not  from  the  temple,  but 
served  God  with  fastings  and  prayers  night  and  day.  And 
she  coming  in  that  instant  gave  thanks  likewise  unto  the  Lord, 
and  spake  of  him  to  all  them  that  looked  for  redemption  in 

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SAINT  PHILIP  AND  SAINT  JAMES'S  DAT. 

The  Epistle.  Ephes.  iv.  7. 
TTNTO  every  one  of  us  is  given  grace  according  to  the  mea- 
^  sure  of  the  gift  of  Christ.  Wherefore  he  saith,  When  he 
ascended  up  on  high,  he  led  captivity  captive,  and  gave  gifts 
unto  men.  (Now  that  he  ascended,  what  is  it  but  that  he 
also  descended  first  into  the  lower  parts  of  the  earth  ?  He  that 
descended  is  the  same  also  that  ascended  up  far  above  all 
heavens,  that  he  might  fill  all  things.)  And  he  gave  some 
Apostles,  and  some  Prophets,  and  some  Evangelists,  and  some 
Pastors  and  Teachers  ;  for  the  perfecting  of  the  saints,  for  the 
work  of  the  ministry,  for  the  edifying  of  the  body  of  Christ ; 
till  we  all  come  in  the  unity  of  the  faith,  and  of  the  knowledge 
of  the  Son  of  God,  unto  a  perfect  man,  unto  the  measure  of 
the  stature  of  the  fulness  of  Christ ;  that  we  henceforth  be  no 
more  children,  tossed  to  and  fro,  and  carried  about  with  every 
wind  of  doctrine,  by  the  sleight  of  men,  and  cunning  crafti- 
ness, whereby  they  lie  in  wait  to  deceive ;  but  speaking  the 
truth  in  love,  may  grow  up  into  him  in  all  things,  which  is  the 
head,  even  Christ:  from  whom  the  whole  body  fitly  joined 
together  and  compacted  by  that  which  every  joint  supplieth, 
according  to  the  effectual  working  in  the  measure  of  every  part, 
maketh  increase  of  the  body  unto  the  edifying  of  itself  In  love. 

The  Gospel.     St.  John  xv.  1. 

I  AM  the  true  vine,  and  my  Father  is  the  husbandman. 
Every  branch  in  me  that  beareth  not  fruit  he  taketh  away  ; 
and  every  branch  that  beareth  fruit,  he  purgeth  it,  that  it  may 
bring  forth  more  fruit.  Now  ye  are  clean  through  the  word 
which  I  have  spoken  unto  you.  Abide  in  me,  and  I  in  you. 
As  the  branch  cannot  bear  fruit  of  itself,  except  it  abide  in  the 
vine ;  no  more  can  ye,  except  ye  abide  in  me.  I  am  the  vine, 
ye  are  the  branches :  he  that  abideth  in  me.  and  I  in  him,  the 
same  bringeth  forth  much  fruit ;  for  without  me  ye  can  do 
nothing.  If  a  man  abide  not  in  me,  he  is  cast  forth  as  a 
branch,  and  is  withered ;  and  men  gather  them,  and  cast  them 
into  the  fire,  and  they  are  burned.  If  ye  abide  in  me,  and  my 
words  abide  in  you,  ye  shall  ask  what  ye  will,  and  it  shall  be 
done  unto  you.  Herein  is  my  Father  glorified,  that  ye  bear 
much  fruit ;  so  shall  ye  be  my  disciples.  As  the  Father  hath 
loved  me,  so  have  I  loved  you :  continue  ye  in  my  love.  If  ye 
keep  my  commandments,  ye  shall  abide  in  my  love  ;  even  as 
I  have  kept  my  Father's  commandments,  and  abide  in  his 
love.  These  things  have  I  spoken  unto  you,  that  my  joy 
might  remain  in  you,  and  that  your  joy  might  be  full. 

Saint  -Philip  antr  Saint  Nanus's  Bag* 

The  Collect. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  whom  truly  to  know  is  everlasting 
life ;  Grant  us  perfectly  to  know  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  to 
be  the  way,  the  truth,  and  the  life  ;  that,  following  the  steps 
of  thy  holy  Apostles,  Saint  Philip  and  Saint  James,  we  may 

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SAINT  PHILIP  AND  SAINT  JAMES'S  DAY. 


steadfastly  walk  in  the  way  that  leadeth  to  eternal  life ;  through 
the  same  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 
The  Epistle.    St.  James  i.  1. 

JAMES,  a  servant  of  God  and  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  to 
the  twelve  tribes  which  are  scattered  abroad,  greeting.  My 
brethren,  count  it  all  joy  when  ye  fall  into  divers  temptations ; 
knowing  this,  that  the  trying  of  your  faith  worketh  patience. 
But  let  patience  have  her  perfect  work,  that  ye  may  be  perfect 
and  entire,  wanting  nothing.  .  If  any  of  you  lack  wisdom,  let 
him  ask  of  God,  that  giveth  to  all  men  liberally,  and  upbraid- 
eth  not,  and  it  shall  be  given  him.  But  let  him  ask  in  faith, 
nothing  wavering  ;  for  he  that  wavereth  is  like  a  wave  of  the 
sea  driven  with  the  wind  and  tossed.  For  let  not  that  man 
think  that  he  shall  receive  any  thing  of  the  Lord.  A  double- 
minded  man  is  unstable  in  all  his  ways.  Let  the  brother  of 
low  degree  rejoice  in  that  he  is  exalted  ;  but  the  rich,  in  that 
he  is  made  low  ;  because  as  the  flower  of  the  grass  he  shall 
pass  away.  For  the  sun  is  no  sooner  risen  with  a  burning 
heat,  but  it  withereth  the  grass,  and  the  flower  thereof  falleth, 
and  the  grace  of  the  fashion  of  it  perisheth  :  so  also  shall  the  rich 
man  fade  away  in  his  ways.  Blessed  is  the  man  that  endureth 
temptation  ;  for  when  he  is  tried,  he  shall  receive  the  crown  of 
life,  which  the  Lord  hath  promised  to  them  that  love  him. 
The  Gospel.    St.  John  xiv.  1. 

AND  Jesus  said  unto  his  disciples,  Let  not  your  heart  be 
troubled ;  ye  believe  in  God,  believe  also  in  me.  In  my 
Father's  house  are  many  mansions ;  if  it  were  not  so,  I  would 
have  told  you.  I  go  to  prepare  a  place  for  you :  and  if  I  go 
and  prepare  a  place  for  you,  I  will  come  again,  and  receive 
you  unto  myself,  that  where  I  am,  there  ye  may  be  also.  And 
whither  I  go  ye  know,  and  the  way  ye  know.  Thomas  saith 
unto  him,  Lord,  we  know  not  whither  thou  goest ;  and  how 
can  we  know  the  way  ?  Jesus  saitli  unto  him,  I  am  the  way, 
the  truth,  and  the  life  :  no  man  cometh  unto  the  Father,  but 
by  me.  If  ye  had  known  me,  ye  should  have  known  my  Fa- 
ther also :  and  from  henceforth  ye  know  him,  and  have  seen 
him.  Philip  saith  unto  him,  Lord,  show  us  the  Father,  and 
it  sufficeth  us.  Jesus  saith  unto  him,  Have  I  been  so  long 
time  with  you,  and  yet  hast  thou  not  known  me,  Philip  ?  He 
that  hath  seen  me  hath  seen  the  Father ;  and  how  sayest 
thou  then,  Show  us  the  Father  ?  Believest  thou  not  that  I 
am  in  the  Father,  and  the  Father  in  me  ?  The  words  that  I 
speak  unto  you  I  speak  not  of  myself ;  but  the  Father,  that 
dwelleth  in  me,  he  doeth  the  works.  Believe  me  that  I  am 
in  the  Father,  and  the  Father  in  me ;  or  else  believe  me  for 
the  very  works'  sake.  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  vou,  He  that 
believeth  on  me,  the  works  that  I  do  shall  he  do  also ;  and 
greater  works  than  these  shall  he  do ;  because  I  go  unto  my 
Father.  And  whatsoever  ye  shall  ask  in  my  Name,  that  will 
I  do,  that  the  Father  may  be  glorified  in  the  Son.  If  ye  shall 
ask  any  thing  in  my  Name,  I  will  do  it. 

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Saint  23arnafcas  t^e  'gpostle* 

OLORD  God  Almighty,  who  didst  endue  thy  holy  Apostle 
Barnabas  with  singular  gifts  of  the  Holy  Ghost ;  Leave  us 
not,  we  beseech  thee,  destitute  of  thy  manifold  gifts,  nor  yet 
of  grace  to  use  them  always  to  thy  honour  and  glory ;  tlirough 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.    Acts  xi.  22. 

TIDINGS  of  these  things  came  unto  the  ears  of  the  Church 
which  was  in  Jerusalem ;  and  they  sent  forth  Barnabas, 
that  he  should  go  as  far  as  Antioch.  Who,  when  he  came, 
and  had  seen  the  grace  of  God,  was  glad ;  and  exhorted  them 
all,  that  with  purpose  of  heart  they  would  cleave  unto  the 
Lord.  For  he  was  a  good  man,  and  full  of  the  Holy  Ghcst, 
and  of  faith :  and  much  people  was  added  unto  the  Lord. 
Then  departed  Barnabas  to  Tarsus,  for  to  seek  Saul.  And 
when  he  had  found  him,  he  brought  him  unto  Antioch.  And 
it  came  to  pass,  that  a  whole  year  they  assembled  themselves 
with  the  Church,  and  taught  much  people  ;  and  the  disciples 
were  called  Christians  first  in  Antioch.  And  in  these  days  came 
prophets  from  Jerusalem  unto  Antioch.  And  there  stood 
up  one  of  them,  named  Agabus,  and  signified  by  the  Spirit 
that  there  should  be  great  dearth  throughout  all  the  world ; 
which  came  to  pass  in  the  days  of  Claudius  Caesar.  Then  the 
disciples,  every  man  according  to  his  ability,  determined  to 
send  relief  unto  the  brethren  which  dwelt  in  Judea.  Which 
also  they  did,  and  sent  it  to  the  elders  by  the  hands  of  Bar- 
nabas and  Saul. 

The  Gospel.    St.  John  xv.  12. 

THIS  is  my  commandment,  That  ye  love  one  another,  as  I 
have  loved  you.  Greater  love  hath  no  man  than  this, 
that  a  man  lay  down  his  life  for  his  friends.  Ye  are  my 
friends,  if  ye  do  whatsoever  I  command  you.  Henceforth  I 
call  you  not  servants,  for  the  servant  knoweth  not  what  his 
Lord  doeth ;  but  I  have  called  you  friends,  for  all  things  that 
I  have  heard  of  my  Father  I  have  made  known  unto  you. 
Ye  have  not  chosen  me,  but  I  have  chosen  you,  and  ordained 
you,  that  ye  should  go  and  bring  forth  fruit,  and  that  your 
fruit  should  remain  :  that  whatsoever  ye  shall  ask  of  the  Fa- 
ther in  my  Name,  he  may  give  it  you. 

Saint  liofm  baptist's  Bag* 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  by  whose  providence  thy  servant  John 
Baptist  was  wonderfully  born,  and  sent  to  prepare  the 
way  of  thy  Son  our  Saviour,  by  preaching  repentance ;  Make 
us  so  to  follow  his  doctrine  and  holy  life,  that  we  may  truly 
repent  according  to  his  preaching ;  and  after  his  example 

* -•. 


SAINT  JOHN  BAPTIST'S  DAY. 


constantly  speak  the  truth,  boldly  rebuke  vice,  and  patiently 
suffer  for  the  truth's  sake;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.    Isaiah  xl.  1. 

COMFORT  ye,  comfort  ye  ray  people,  saith  your  God. 
Speak  ye  comfortably  to  Jerusalem,  and  cry  unto  her, 
that  her  warfare  is  accomplished  ;  that  her  iniquity  is  pardon- 
ed :  for  she  hath  received  of  the  Lord's  hand  double  for  all 
her  sins.  The  voice  of  him  that  crieth  in  the  wilderness,  Pre- 
pare ye  the  way  of  the  Lord,  make  straight  in  the  desert  a 
highway  for  our  God.  Every  valley  shall  be  exalted,  and 
every  mountain  and  hill  shall  be  made  low,  and  the  crooked 
shall  be  made  straight,  and  the  rough  places  plain.  And  the 
glory  of  the  Lord  shall  be  revealed,  and  all  flesh  shall  see  it 
together:  for  the  mouth  of  the  Lord  hath  spoken  it.  The 
voice  said.  Cry.  And  he  said,  What  shall  I  cry  ?  All  flesh  is 
grass,  and  all  the  goodliness  thereof  is  as  the  flower  of  the 
field.  The  grass  withereth,  the  flower  fadeth,  because  the 
Spirit  of  the  Lord  bloweth  upon  it :  surely  the  people  is  grass. 
The  grass  withereth,  the  flower  fadeth ;  but  the  word  of  our 
God  shall  stand  for  ever.  O  Zion,  that  bringest  good  tidings, 
get  thee  up  into  the  high  mountain :  O  Jerusalem,  that 
bringest  good  tidings,  lift  up  thy  voice  with  strength ;  lift  it 
up,  be  not  afraid  :  say  unto  the  cities  of  Judah,  Behold  your 
God  !  Behold,  the  Lord  God  will  come  with  strong  hand; 
and  his  arm  shall  rule  for  him ;  behold,  his  reward  is  with 
him,  and  his  work  before  him.  lie  shall  feed  his  flock  like  a 
shepherd ;  he  shall  gather  the  lambs  with  his  arm,  and  carry 
them  in  his  bosom,  and  shall  gently  lead  those  that  are  with 
young. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Luke  i.  57. 

"PLISABETH'S  full  time  came  that  she  should  be  deliver- 
-*^  ed ;  and  she  brought  forth  a  son.  And  her  neighbours 
and  her  cousins  heard  how  the  Lord  had  showed  great  mercy 
upon  her;  and  they  rejoiced  with  her.  And  it  came  to  pass 
that  on  the  eighth  day  they  came  to  circumcise  the  child ; 
and  they  called  him  Zacharias,  after  the  name  of  his  father. 
And  his  mother  answered  and  said,  Not  so  ;  but  he  shall  be 
called  John.  And  they  said  unto  her,  There  is  none  of  thy 
kindred  that  is  called  bv  this  name.  And  they  made  signs  to 
his  father,  how  he  would  have  him  called.  And  he  asked  for 
a  writing-table,  and  wrote,  saying,  His  name  is  John.  And 
they  marvelled  all.  And  his  mouth  was  opened  immediately, 
and  his  tongue  loosed,  and  he  spake,  and  praised  God.  And 
fear  came  on  all  that  dwelt  round  about  them ;  and  all  these 
sayings  were  noised  abroad  throughout  all  the  hill-country  of 
Judea.  And  all  they  that  heard  them  laid  them  up  in  their 
hearts,  saying,  What  manner  of  child  shall  this  be  !  And  the 
hand  of  the  Lord  was  with  him.  And  his  father  Zacharias 
was  filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  prophesied,  saying,  Blessed 


►V 

4 


SAINT  PETER'S  DAY. 


i. 


be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel  :  for  he  hath  visited  and  redeemed 
his  people,  and  hath  raised  up  an  horn  of  salvation  for  us,  in 
the  house  of  his  servant  David  ;  as  he  spake  by  the  rnouth  of 
his  holy  Prophets,  which  have  been  since  the  world  began  ; 
that  we  should  be  saved  from  our  enemies,  and  from  the  hand 
of  all  that  hate  us  ;  to  perform  the  mercy  promised  to  our  fa- 
thers, and  to  remember  Ins  holy  covenant ;  the  oath  which  he 
sware  to  our  father  Abraham,  that  he  would  grant  unto  us, 
that  we,  being  delivered  out  of  the  hand  of  our  enemies,  might 
serve  him  without  fear,  in  holiness  and  righteousness  before 
him,  all  the  days  of  our  life.  And  thou,  child,  shalt  be  called 
the  Prophet  of  the  Highest :  for  thou  shalt  go  before  the  face 
of  the  Lord  to  prepare  his  ways  ;  to  give  knowledge  of  salva- 
tion unto  his  people  by  the  remission  of  their  sins,  through 
the  tender  mercy  of  our  God,  whereby  the  day-  spring  from 
on  high  hath  visited  us  ;  to  give  light  to  them  that  sit  in 
darkness  and  in  the  shadow  of  death,  to  guide  our  feet  into 
the  way  of  peace.  And  the  child  grew,  and  waxed  strong 
in  spirit ;  and  was  in  the  deserts  till  the  day  of  his  showing 
unto  Israel. 


Saint  Jeter's  Bag. 


The  Collect. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  who  by  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  didst 
give  to  thy  Apostle  Saint  Peter  many  excellent  gifts,  and 
oommandedst  him  earnestly  to  feed  thy  flock  ;  Make,  we  be- 
seech thee,  all  Bishops  and  Pastors  diligently  to  preach  thy 
holy  Word,  and  the  people  obediently  to  follow  the  same,  that 
they  may  receive  the  crown  of  everlasting  glory;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

For  tJie  Epistk.    Acts  xii.  1. 

ABOUT  that  time  Herod  the  king  stretched  forth  his  hands 
-  to  vex  certain  of  the  Church.  And  he  killed  James  the 
brother  of  John  with  the  sword.  And,  because  he  saw  it 
pleased  the  Jews,  he  proceeded  further  to  take  Peter  also. 
(Then  were  the  days  of  unleavened  bread.)  And  when  he 
had  apprehended  him,  he  put  him  in  prison,  p.nd  delivered 
him  to  four  quaternions  of  soldiers  to  keep  him,  intending 
after  Easter  to  bring  him  forth  to  the  people.  Peter  therefore 
was  kept  in  prison  ;  but  prayer  was  made  without  ceasing  of 
the  Church  unto  God  for  him.  And  when  Herod  would  have 
brought  him  forth,  the  same  night  Peter  was  sleeping  between 
two  soldiers,  bound  with  two  chains  ;  and  the  keepers  before 
the  door  kept  the  prison.  And  behold,  the  Angel  of  the  Lord 
came  upon  him.  and  a  light  sinned  in  the  prison  ;  and  he 
smote  Peter  on  the  side,  and  raised  him  up,  saying,  Arise  up 
quickly.  And  his  chains  fell  off  from  his  hands.  And  the 
Angel  said  unto  him.  Gird  thyself,  and  bind  on  thy  sandals : 
and  so  he  did.    And  he  saith  unto  him,  Cast  thy  garment 


■+ 


SAINT  JAMES  TIIE  APOSTLE. 


about  thee,  and  follow  me.  And  he  went  out,  and  followed 
him  ;  and  wist  not  that  it  was  true  which  was  done  by  the 
Angel ;  but  thought  he  saw  a  \ision.  When  they  were  past 
the  tirst  and  the  second  ward,  they  came  unto  the  iron  gate 
that  leadeth  unto  the  city,  which  opened  to  them  of  his  own 
accord  ;  and  they  went  out.  and  passed  on  through  one  street, 
and  forthwith  the  Angel  departed  from  him.  And  when 
Peter  was  come  to  himself,  he  said,  Now  I  know  of  a  surety, 
that  the  Lord  hath  sent  his  Angel,  and  hath  delivered  me  out 
of  the  hand  of  Herod,  and  from  all  the  expectation  of  the  peo- 
ple of  the  Jews. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Matt.  xvi.  13. 

WHEN  Jesus  came  into  the  coasts  of  Csesarea  Philippi,  he 
asked  his  disciples,  saying,  Whom  do  men  say  that  I, 
the  Son  of  Man,  am  ?  And  they  said,  Some  say  that  thou  art 
John  the  Baptist,  some  Elias,  and  others  Jeremias,  or  one  of 
the  Prophets.  He  saith  unto  them,  But  whom  say  ye  that  I 
am  ?  And  Simon  Peter  answered  and  said,  Thou  art  the 
Christ,  the  Son  of  the  living  God.  And  Jesus  answered  and 
said  unto  him,  Blessed  art  thou,  Simon  Bar-jona :  for  flesh 
and  blood  hath  not  revealed  it  unto  thee,  but  my  Father 
which  is  in  heaven.  And  I  say  also  unto  thee,  That  thou  art 
Peter,  and  upon  this  rock  I  will  build  my  Church  ;  and 
the  gates  of  hell  shall  not  prevail  against  it.  And  I  will  give 
unto  thee  the  keys  of  the  Kingdom  of  Heaven  :  and  what- 
soever thou  shalt  bind  on  earth  shall  be  bound  in  heaven ; 
and  whatsoever  thou  shalt  loose  on  earth  shall  be  loosed  in 
heaven. 

Saint  3Jamts  tf)*  apostle* 

The  Collect 

GRANT,  O  merciful  God,  that  as  thine  holy  Apostle  Saint 
James,  leaving  his  father  and  all  that  he  had,  without 
delay  was  obedient  unto  the  calling  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ, 
and  followed  him  ;  so  we,  forsaking  all  worldly  and  carnal  af- 
fections, may  be  evermore  ready  to  follow  thy  holy  command- 
ments ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.    Acts  xi.  27,  and  part  of  Chap.  xii. 

TN  those  days  came  prophets  from  Jerusalem  unto  Antioch. 
-*-  And  there  stood  up  one  of  them  named  Agabus,  and  signi- 
fied by  the  Spirit  that  there  should  be  great  dearth  throughout 
all  the  world  ;  which  came  to  pass  in  the  days  of  Claudius 
Caesar.  Then  the  disciples,  every  man  according  to  his  ability, 
determined  to  send  relief  unto  the  brethren  which  dwelt  in 
Judea.  Which  also  they  did,  and  sent  it  to  the  elders  by  the 
hands  of  Barnabas  and  Saul.  Now  about  that  time  Herod 
the  king  stretched  forth  his  hands  to  vex  certain  of  the  Church. 
And  he  killed  James  the  brother  of  John  with  the  sword, 

+— -, 


A 


.% 


SAINT  BARTHOLOMEW  THE  APOSTLE. 

And,  because  he  saw  it  pleased  the  Jews,  he  proceeded  further 
to  take  Peter  also. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Matt.  xx.  20. 

THEN  came  to  him  the  mother  of  Zebedee's  children  with 
her  sons,  worshipping  him,  and  desiring  a  certain  thing  of 
him.  And  he  said  unto  her,  What  wilt  thou  ?  She  saith  unto 
him,  Grant  that  these  my  two  sons  may  sit,  the  one  on  thy 
right  hand,  and  the  other  on  the  left,  in  thy  kingdom.  But 
Jesus  answered  and  said,  Ye  know  not  what  ye  ask.  Are  ye 
able  to  drink  of  the  cup  that  I  shall  drink  of,  and  to  be  bap- 
tized with  the  baptism  that  I  am  baptized  with  ?  They  say 
unto  him,  We  are  able.  And  he  saith  unto  them,  Ye  shall 
drink  indeed  of  my  cup,  and  be  baptized  with  the  baptism 
that  I  am  baptized  with  :  but  to  sit  on  my  right  hand  and  on 
my  left,  is  not  mine  to  give ;  but  it  shall  be  given  to  them  for 
whom  it  is  prepared  of  my  Father.  And  when  the  ten  heard 
it,  they  were  moved  with  indignation  against  the  two  brethren. 
But  Jesus  called  them  unto  him,  and  said,  Ye  know  that  the 
princes  of  the  Gentiles  exercise  dominion  over  them,  and  they 
that  are  great  exercise  authority  upon  them.  But  it  shall  not 
be  so  among  you  :  but  whosoever  will  be  great  among  you,  let 
him  be  your  minister ;  and  whosoever  will  be  chief  among 
you,  let  him  be  your  servant :  even  as  the  Son  of  Man  came 
not  to  be  ministered  unto,  but  to  minister,  and  to  give  his  life 
a  ransom  for  many. 

Saint  13artJ)oIomr:to  tfje  Apostle* 

The  Collect. 

O  ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who  didst  give  to  thine 
Apostle  Bartholomew  grace  truly  10  believe  and  to  preach 
thy  Word  ;  Grant,  we  beseech  thee,  unto  thy  Church,  to  love 
that  Word  which  he  believed,  and  both  to  preach  and  receive 
the  same  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 
For  the  Epistle.    Acts  v.  12. 

BY  the  hands  of  the  Apostles  were  many  signs  and  wonders 
wrought  among  the  people  ;  (and  they  were  all  with  one 
accord  in  Solomon's  porch  ;  and  of  the  rest  durst  no  man  join 
liimself  to  them  :  but  the  people  magnified  them  ;  and  believ- 
ers were  the  more  added  to  the  Lord,  multitudes  both  of  men 
and  women  ;)  insomuch  that  they  brought  forth  the  sick  into 
the  streets,  and  laid  them  on  beds  and  couches,  that  at  the 
least  the  shadow  of  Peter  passing  by  might  overshadow  some 
of  them.  There  came  also  a  multitude  out  of  the  cities 
round  about  unto  Jerusalem,  bringing  sick  i'olks,  and  them 
which  were  vexed  with  unclean  spirits ;  and  they  were  healed 
every  one. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Luke  xxii.  2L 

AND  there  was  also  a  strife  among  them,  which  of  them 
should  be  accounted  the  greatest.    And  he  said  unto 

*: * 


-?- 


SAINT  MATTIIEW  THE  APOSTLE. 

them,  The  kings  of  the  Gentiles  exercise  lordship  over  them  ; 
and  they  that  exercise  authority  upon  them  are  called  bene- 
factors. But  ye  shall  not  be  so  ;  but  he  that  is  greatest  among 
you,  let  him  be  as  the  younger ;  and  he  that  is  chief,  as  he 
that  doth  serve.  For  whether  is  greater,  he  that  sitteth  at 
meat,  or  he  that  serveth  ?  is  not  he  that  sitteth  at  meat  ?  but 
I  am  among  you  as  he  that  serveth.  Ye  are  they  which  have 
continued  with  me  in  my  temptations.  And  I  appoint  unto 
you  a  kingdom,  as  my  Father  hath  appointed  unto  me  ;  that 
ye  may  eat  and  drink  at  my  table  in  my  kingdom,  and  sit  on 
tlirones,  judging  the  twelve  tribes  of  Israel. 

Saint  i$fotti)eto  ti)t  Apostle. 

The  Collect. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God.  who  by  thy  blessed  Son  didst  call 
Matthew  from  the  receipt  of  custom  to  be  an  Apostle  and 
Evangelist ;  Grant  us  grace  to  forsake  all  covetous  desires, 
and  inordinate  love  of  riches,  and  to  follow  the  same  thy  Son 
Jesus  Christ,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  one  God,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.    2  Cor.  iv.  1. 

rT,HEREFORE  seeing  we  have  this  ministry,  as  we  have  re- 
■*-  ceived  mercy,  we  faint  not ;  but  have  renounced  the  hid- 
den things  of  dishonesty,  not  walking  in  craftiness,  nor  hand- 
ling the  Word  of  God  deceitfully,  but  by  manifestation  of  the 
truth  commending  ourselves  to  every  man's  conscience  in  the 
sight  of  God.  But  if  our  Gospel  be  hid,  it  is  hid  to  them  that 
are  lost :  in  whom  the  God  of  this  world  hath  blinded  the 
minds  of  them  which  believe  not,  lest  the  light  of  the  glorious 
Gospel  of  Christ,  who  is  the  image  of  God,  should  shine  unto 
them.  For  we  preach  not  ourselves,  but  Christ  Jesus  the 
Lord ;  and  ourselves  your  servants  for  Jesus'  sake.  For  God, 
who  commanded  the  light  to  shine  out  of  darkness,  hath 
shined  in  our  hearts,  to  give  the  light  of  the  knowledge  of  the 
glory  of  God  in  the  face  of  Jesus  Christ. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Matt.  ix.  9. 

A  N  D  as  Jesus  passed  forth  from  thence,  he  saw  a  man, 
-^-  named  Matthew,  sitting  at  the  receipt  of  custom :  and  he 
saith  unto  him,  Follow  me.  And  he  arose,  and  followed  him. 
And  it  came  to  pass,  as  Jesus  sat  at  meat  in  the  house,  behold, 
many  Publicans  and  sinners  came  and  sat  down  with  him  and 
his  disciples.  And  when  the  Pharisees  saw  it,  they  said  unto 
his  disciples,  Why  eateth  your  Master  with  Publicans  and 
sinners  ?  But  when  Jesus  heard  that,  he  said  unto  them,  They 
that  be  whole  need  not  a  physician,  but  they  that  are  sick. 
But  go  ye  and  learn  what  that  meaneth,  I  will  have  mercy, 
and  not  sacrifice  ;  for  I  am  not  come  to  call  the  righteous,  but 
sinners  to  repentance. 


* 


* * 


&atnt  fHtdfrael  antf  all  Angels. 

The  Collect. 

O  EVERLASTING  God,  who  hast  ordained  and  consti- 
tuted the  services  of  Angels  and  men  in  a  wonderful  order ; 
Mercifully  grant,  that  as  thy  holy  Angels  always  do  thee 
service  in  heaven,  so,  by  thy  appointment,  they  may  succour 
and  defend  us  on  earth ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.    Rev.  xii.  7. 

HPHERE  was  war  in  heaven  :  Michael  and  his  angels  fought 
•*•  against  the  dragon ;  and  the  dragon  fought  and  his  angels ; 
and  prevailed  not,  neither  was  their  place  found  any  more  in 
heaven.  And  the  great  dragon  was  cast  out,  that  old  serpent, 
called  the  Devil,  and  Satan,  which  deceiveth  the  whole  world ; 
he  was  cast  out  into  the  earth,  and  his  angels  were  cast  out 
with  him.  And  I  heard  a  loud  voice  saying  in  heaven,  Now 
is  come  salvation,  and  strength,  and  the  kingdom  of  our  God, 
and  the  power  of  his  Christ :  for  the  accuser  of  our  brethren 
is  cast  down,  which  accused  them  before  our  God  day  and 
night.  And  they  overcame  him  by  the  blood  of  the  Lamb, 
and  by  the  word  of  their  testimony ;  and  they  loved  not  their 
lives  unto  the  death.  Therefore  rejoice,  ye  heavens,  and  ye 
that  dwell  in  them !  Wo  to  the  inhabiters  of  the  earth  and  of 
the  sea !  for  the  devil  is  come  down  unto  you,  having  great 
wrath,  because  he  knoweth  that  he  hath  but  a  short  time. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Matt,  xviii.  1. 

AT  the  same  time  came  the  disciples  unto  Jesus,  saying, 
Who  is  the  greatest  in  the  Kingdom  of  Heaven?  And 
Jesus  called  a  little  child  unto  him,  and  set  him  in  the  midst 
of  them,  and  said,  Verily  I  say  unto  you,  Except  ye  be  con- 
verted, and  become  as  little  children,  ye  shall  not  enter  into 
the  Kingdom  of  Heaven.  Whosoever  therefore  shall  humble 
himself  as  this  little  child,  the  same  is  greatest  in  the  King- 
dom of  Heaven.  And  whoso  shall  receive  one  such  little  child 
in  my  Name,  receiveth  me.  But  whoso  shall  offend  one  of 
these  little  ones  which  believe  in  me,  it  were  better  for  him 
that  a  milstone  were  hanged  about  his  neck,  and  that  he  were 
drowned  in  the  depth  of  the  sea.  Wo  unto  the  world  because 
of  offences  !  for  it  must  needs  be  that  offences  come  ;  but  wo 
to  that  man  by  whom  the  offence  cometh  !  Wherefore  if  thy 
hand  or  thy  foot  offend  thee,  cut  them  off,  and  cast  them  from 
thee :  it  is  better  for  thee  to  enter  into  life  halt  or  maimed, 
rather  than  having  two  hands  or  two  feet  to  be  cast  into  ever- 
lasting fire.  And  if  thine  eye  offend  thee,  pluck  it  out,  and 
cast  it  from  thee  :  it  is  better  for  thee  to  enter  into  life  with 
one  eye,  rather  than  having  two  eyes  to  be  cast  into  hell-fire. 
Take  heed  that  ye  despise  not  one  of  these  little  ones  ;  for  I 
say  unto  you,  That  in  heaven  their  angels  do  always  behold 
the  face  of  my  Father  which  is  in  heaven. 


.- * 


A 


* * 


Saint  Xuke  tfjc  Cbangclist 

The  Colkct. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  calledst  Luke  the  Physician,  whose 
praise  is  in  the  Gospel,  to  be  an  Evangelist,  and  Physician 
of  the  soul ;  May  it  please  thee,  that,  by  the  wholesome  medi- 
cines of  the  doctrine  delivered  by  him.  all  the  diseases  of  our 
souls  may  be  healed;  through  the  merits  of  thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.    2  Tim.  iv.  5. 

T\TATCII  thou  in  all  things,  endure  afflictions,  do  the  work 
'  *  of  an  Evangelist,  make  full  proof  of  thy  ministry.  For 
I  am  now  ready  to  be  offered,  and  the  time  of  my  departure  is 
at  hand.  I  have  fought  a  good  fight,  I  have  finished  my  course, 
I  liave  kept  the  faith.  Henceforth  there  is  laid  up  for  me  a 
crown  of  righteousness,  which  the  Lord,  the  righteous  Judge, 
shall  give  me  at  that  day :  and  not  to  me  only,  but  unto  all 
them  also  that  love  his  appearing.  Do  thy  diligence  to  come 
shortly  unto  me  :  for  Demas  hath  forsaken  me,  having  loved 
this  present  world,  and  is  departed  unto  Thessalonica  ;  Cres- 
cens  to  Galatia.  Titus  unto  Dalniatia,  Only  Luke  is  with  me. 
Take  Mark,  and  bring  him  with  thee  :  for  he  is  profitable  to 
me  for  the  ministry.  And  Tychicus  have  I  sent  to  Ephesus. 
The  cloak  that  I  left  at  Troas  with  Carpus,  when  thou  comest, 
bring  with  thee  ;  and  the  books,  but  especially  the  parchments. 
Alexander  the  coppersmith  did  me  much  evil :  the  Lord  re- 
ward him  according  to  his  works.  Of  whom  be  thou  ware 
also  ;  for  he  hath  greatly  withstood  our  words. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Luke  x.  1. 

THE  Lord  appointed  other  seventy  also,  and  sent  them  two 
-*-  and  two  before  his  face  into  every  city  and  place,  whither 
he  himself  would  come.  Therefore  said  he  unto  them,  The 
harvest  truly  is  great,  but  the  labourers  are  few ;  pray  ye 
therefore  the  Lord  of  the  harvest,  that  he  would  send  forth 
labourers  into  his  harvest  Go  your  ways  :  behold,  I  send  you 
forth  as  lambs  among  wolves.  Carry  neither  purse,  nor  scrip, 
nor  shoes,  and  salute  no  man  by  the  way.  And  into  whatso- 
ever house  ye  enter,  first  say,  Peace  be  to  this  house  !  And  if 
the  son  of  peace  be  there,  your  peace  shall  rest  upon  it :  if  not, 
it  shall  turn  to  you  again.  And  in  the  same  house  remain, 
eating  and  drinking  such  tilings  as  they  give  :  for  the  labourer 
is  worthy  of  his  lure. 

Saint  Simon  anti  Saint  Otitic,  ^postlts* 

The  Collect 

0  ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  built  thy  Church  upon  the 
foundation  of  the  Apostles  and  Prophets,  Jesus  Christ 
himself  being  the  head  corner-stone ;  Grant  us  so  to  be  joined 

J. 


SAINT  SIMON  AND  SAINT  JUDE. 

together  in  unity  of  spirit  by  their  doctrine,  that  we  may  be 
made  an  holy  temple  acceptable  unto  thee;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.    St.  Jude  1. 

TUDE,  the  servant  of  Jesus  Christ,  and  brother  of  James,  to 
"  them  that  are  sanctified  by  God  the  Father,  and  preserved 
in  Jesus  Christ,  end  called  :  Mercy  unto  you,  and  peace,  and 
love  be  multiplied.  Beloved,  when  I  gave  all  diligence  to  write 
unto  you  of  tiie  common  salvation,  it  was  needful  for  me  to 
write  unto  you,  and  exhort  you  that  ye  should  earnestly  con- 
tend for  the  faith  which  was  once  delivered  unto  the  saints. 
For  there  are  certain  men  crept  in  unawares,  who  were  before 
of  old  ordained  to  this  condemnation,  ungodly  men,  turning 
the  grace  of  our  God  into  lasciviousness,  and  denying  the  only 
Lord  God  and  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  I  will  therefore  put 
you  in  remembrance,  though  ye  once  knew  this,  how  that  tlie 
Lord,  having  saved  the  people  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  after- 
ward destroyed  them  that  believed  not.  And  the  angels 
which  kept  not  their  first  estate,  but  left  their  own  habitation, 
he  hath  reserved  in  everlasting  chains  under  darkness  unto 
the  judgment  of  the  great  day.  Even  as  Sodom  and  Gomor- 
rali,  and  the  cities  about  them,  in  like  manner  giving  them- 
selves over  to  fornication,  and  going  after  strange  flesh,  are  set 
forth  for  an  example,  suffering  the  vengeance  of  eternal  fire. 
Likewise  also  these  filthy  dreamers  defile  the  flesh,  despise 
dominion,  and  speak  evil  of  dignities. 

The  Gospel.    St.  John  xv.  17. 

TIIESE  things  I  command  you,  that  ye  love  one  another. 
If  the  world  hate  you,  ye  know  that  it  hated  me  before  it 
hated  you.  If  ye  were  of  the  world,  the  world  would  love  his 
own  :  but  because  ye  are  not  of  the  world,  but  I  have  chosen 
you  out  of  the  world,  therefore  the  world  hateth  you.  Re- 
member the  word  that  I  said  unto  you,  The  servant  is  not 
greater  than  his  lord.  If  they  have  persecuted  me,  they  will 
also  persecute  you  ;  if  they  have  kept  my  saying,  they  will 
keep  yours  also.  But  all  these  things  will  they  do  unto  you 
for  my  Name's  sake,  because  they  know  not  Him  that  sent 
me.  If  I  had  not  come  and  spoken  unto  them,  they  had  not 
had  sin  :  but  now  they  have  no  cloak  for  their  sin.  He  that 
hateth  me  hateth  my  Father  also.  If  I  had  not  done  among 
them  the  works  which  none  other  man  did,  they  had  not  had 
sin  ;  but  now  have  they  both  seen  and  hated  both  me  and  my 
Father.  But  this  cometh  to  pass,  that  the  word  might  be 
fulfilled  that  is  written  in  their  law,  They  hated  me  without  a 
cause.  But  when  the  Comforter  is  come,  whom  I  will  send 
unto  you  from  the  Father,  even  the  Spirit  of  Truth,  which 
proceedeth  from  the  Father,  he  shall  testify  of  me.  And  ye 
also  shall  bear  witness,  because  ye  have  been  with  me  from 
the  beginning. 


* 


... * 


t 


&H  faints'  Bag,. 

The  Collect. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  knit  together  thine  elect  in 
one  communion  and  fellowship,  in  the  mystical  body  of 
thy  Son  Christ  our  Lord;  Grant  us  grace  so  to  follow  thy 
blessed  Saints  in  all  virtuous  and  godly  living,  that  we  may 
come  to  those  unspeakable  joys,  which  thou  hast  prepared  for 
those  who  unfeignedly  love  thee ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

a 

For  the  Epistle.    Rev.  vii.  2. 

AN  D  I  saw  another  angel  ascending  from  the  east,  having 
the  seal  of  the  living  God  :  and  he  cried  with  a  loud  voice 
to  the  four  angels,  to  whom  it  was  given  to  hurt  the  earth  and 
the  sea,  saying,  Hurt  not  the  earth,  neither  the  sea,  nor  the 
trees,  till  we  have  sealed  the  servants  of  our  God  in  their  fore- 
heads. And  I  heard  the  number  of  them  which  were  sealed ; 
and  tliere  were  sealed  an  hundred  and  forty  and  four  thou- 
sand, of  all  the  tribes  of  the  children  of  Israel. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Judah  were  sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Reuben  were  sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Gad  were  sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Aser  were  sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Nephthali  were  sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Manasses  were  sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Simeon  were  sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Levi  were  sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Issachar  were  sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Zabulon  were  sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Joseph  were  sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Benjamin  were  sealed  twelve  thousand. 

After  this  I  beheld,  and  lo,  a  great  multitude,  which  no  man 
could  number,  of  all  nations,  and  kindreds,  and  people,  and 
tongues,  stood  before  the  throne,  and  before  the  Lamb,  cloth- 
ed with  white  robes,  and  palms  in  their  hands  ;  and  cried  with 
a  loud  voice,  saying,  Salvation  to  our  God  which  sitteth  upon 
the  throne,  and  unto  the  Lamb  !  And  all  the  angels  stood 
round  about  the  throne,  and  about  the  elders,  and  the  four 
beasts,  and  fell  before  the  throne  on  their  faces,  and  worship- 
ped God,  saying,  Amen  ;  Blessing,  and  glory,  and  wisdom,  and 
thanksgiving,  and  honour,  and  power,  and  might,  be  unto  our 
God  for  ever  and  ever !    Amen. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Matt.  v.  1. 

JESUS  seeing  the  multitudes,  went  up  into  a  mountain :  and 
«J  when  he  was  set,  his  disciples  came  unto  him.  And  he 
opened  his  mouth,  and  taught  them,  saying,  Blessed  are  the 
poor  in  spirit:  for  theirs  is  the  Kingdom  of  Heaven.  Blessed 
are  they  that  mourn :  for  they  shall  be  comforted.    Blessed 

;- * 


are  the  meek :  for  they  shall  inherit  the  earth.  Blessed  are 
they  which  do  hunger  and  thirst  after  righteousness :  for  they 
shall  be  filled.  Blessed  are  the  merciful :  for  they  shall  obtain 
mercy.  Blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart :  for  they  shall  see  God. 
Blessed  are  the  peace-makers :  for  they  shall  be  called  the 
children  of  God.  Blessed  are  they  which  are  persecuted  for 
righteousness'  sake :  for  theirs  is  the  Kingdom  of  Heaven. 
Blessed  are  ye,  when  men  shall  revile  you,  and  persecute  you, 
and  shall  say  all  manner  of  evil  against  you  falsely,  for  my 
sake.  Rejoice,  and  be  exceeding  glad  ;  for  great  is  your  re- 
ward in  heaven:  for  so  persecuted  they  the  prophets  which 
were  before  you. 


THE  ORDER  FOR  THE 

ADMINISTRATION  OF  THE  LORD'S  SUPPER, 


OR 


HOLY  COMMUNION. 


^T  If  among  those  who  come  to  be  partakers  of  the  IToly  Communion,  the 
Minister  shall  know  any  to  be  an  open  and  notorious  evil  liver,  or  to 
have  done  any  wrong  to  his  neighbours  by  word  or  deed,  so  that  the  Con- 
gregation be  thereby  offended;  he  shall  advertise  him,  that  he  presume 
not  to  come  to  the  Lord's  Table,  until  he  have  openly  declared  himself  to 
have  truly  repented  and  amended  his  former  evil  life,  that  the  Congrega- 
tion may  thereby  be  satisfied ;  and  that  he  hath  recompensed  the  parties 
to  whom  he  hath  done  wrong;  or  at  least  declare  himself  to  be.  in  full 
purpose  so  to  do,  as  soon  as  he  conveniently  may. 

%  The  same  order  shall  the  Minister  use  with  those,  betwixt  whom  he  per- 
ceiveth  malice  and  hatred  to  reign;  not  suffering  them  to  be  partakers 
of  the  Lord's  Table,  until  he  know  them  to  be  reconciled.  And  if  one  of 
the  parties,  so  at  variance,  be  content  to  forgive  from  the  bottom  of  his 
heart  all  that  the  other  hath  trespassed  against  him,  and  to  make  amends 
for  that  wherein  he  himself  hath  offended ;  and  the  other  party  will  not 
be  persuaded  to  a  godly  unity,  but  remain  still  in  his  frowardness  and 
malice;  the  Minister  in  that  case  ought  to  admit  the  penitent  person  to 
the  Holy  Communion,  and  not  him  that  is  obstinate.  Provided,  that 
every  Minister  so  repelling  any,  as  is  herein  specified,  shall  be  obliged  to 
give  an  account  of  the  same  to  the  Ordinary,  as  soon  as  conveniently 
may  be. 

%  The  Table,  at  the  Communion-time  having  a  fair  white  linen  cloth  upon 
it,  shall  stand  in  the  body  of  the  Church,  or  in  the  Chancel.  And  the 
Minister,  standing  at  the  right  side  of  the  Table,  or  where  Morning  and 
Evening  Prayer  are  appointed  to  be  said,  shall  say  the  Lord's  Prayer 
and  the  Collect  following,  the  People  kneeling;  but  the  Lord's  Prayer 
may  be  omitted,  if  Morning  Prayer  hath  been  said  immediately  before. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy  Name. 
Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  As  it  is 
in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us 
our  trespasses,  As  we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us. 
And  lead  us  not  into  temptation ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil : 
For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for 
ever  and  ever.    Amen. 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  unto  whom  all  hearts  are  open,  all  de- 
sires known,  and  from  whom  no  secrets  are  hid  ;  Cleanse 
the  thoughts  of  our  hearts  by  the  inspiration  of  thy  Holy 
Spirit,  that  we  may  perfectly  love  thee,  and  worthily  magnify 
thy  holy  Name  ;  through  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

*  Then  shall  the  Minister,  turning  to  the  People,  rehearse  distinctly  the 
Ten  Commandments  ;  and  the  People,  still  kneeling,  shall,  after  every 
commandment,  ask  God  mercy  for  their  transgressions  for  the  time  past) 
and  grace  to  keep  the  law  for  the  time  to  come,  as  followeth. 

Minister. 

GOD  spake  these  words,  and  said  ;  I  am  the  Lord  thy  God : 
Thou  shalt  have  none  other  gods  but  me. 


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THE  COMMUNION. 


People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts 
to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  make  to  thyself  any  graven 
image,  nor  the  likeness  of  any  thing  that  is  in  heaven  above, 
or  in  the  earth  beneath,  or  in  the  water  under  the  earth. 
Thou  shalt  not  bow  down  to  them,  nor  worship  them :  for  I 
the  Lord  thy  God  am  a  jealous  God,  and  visit  the  sins  of  the 
fathers  upon  the  children,  unto  the  third  and  fourth  genera- 
tion of  them  that  hate  me  ;  and  show  mercy  unto  thousands 
in  them  that  love  me,  and  keep  my  commandments. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts 
to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  take  the  Name  of  the  Lord  thy 
God  in  vain :  for  the  Lord  will  not  hold  him  guiltless,  that 
taketh  his  Name  in  vain. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts 
to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Remember  that  thou  keep  holy  the  Sabbath- 
day.  Six  days  shalt  thou  labour,  and  do  all  that  thou  hast  to 
do  ;  but  the  seventh  day  is  the  Sabbath  of  the  Lord  thy  God. 
In  it  thou  shalt  do  no  manner  of  work ;  thou,  and  thy  son,  and 
thy  daughter,  thy  man-servant,  and  thy  maid-servant,  thy  cattle, 
and  the  stranger  that  is  within  thy  gates.  For  in  six  days  the 
Lord  made  heaven  and  earth,  the  sea,  and  all  that  in  them  is, 
and  rested  the  seventh  day  :  wherefore  the  Lord  blessed  the 
seventh  day,  and  hallowed  it. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts 
to  keep  this  law. 

Min  ister.  Honour  thy  father  and  thy  mother ;  that  thy  days 
may  be  long  in  the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  giveth  thee. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts 
to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.    Thou  shalt  do  no  murder. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts 
to  keep  this  law. 

Min  ister.    Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts 
to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.    Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts 
to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy 
neighbour. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts 
to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbour's  house,  thou 
shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbour's  wife,  nor  his  servant,  nor  his 
maid,  nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor  any  thing  that  is  his. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  write  all  these  thy 
laws  in  our  hearts,  we  beseech  thee. 

%   Then  the  Minister  may  say. 

Hear  also  what  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  saith. 


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THE  COMMUNION. 


rrHOU  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  and 
-*-  with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  ail  thy  mind.  This  is  the  first 
and  great  commandment.  And  the  second  is  like  unto  it; 
Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbour  as  thyself.  On  these  two  com- 
mandments hang  all  the  Law  and  the  Prophets. 

Let  us  pray. 

O  ALMIGHTY  Lord,  and  everlasting  God,  vouchsafe,  we 
beseech  thee,  to  direct,  sanctify,  and  govern,  both  our 
hearts  and  bodies,  in  the  ways  of  thy  laws,  and  in  the  works  of 
thy  commandments ;  that,  through  thy  most  mighty  protec- 
tion, both  here  and  ever,  we  may  be  preserved  in  body  and 
soul ;  through  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.    Amen. 

^  Then  shall  be  said  the  Collect  of  the  Day.  And  immediately  after  the 
Collect  the  Minister  shall  read  the  Epistle,  saying,  The  Epistle  \_or.  The 
portion  of  Scripture  appointed  for  the  Epistle]  is  written  in  the  — 

Chapter  of ,  beginning  at  the  —  Verse.     A  nd  the  Epistle  ended,  he 

shall  say,  Here  endeth  the  Epistle.  Then  shall  he  read  the  Gospel  (the 
People  all  standing  vp)  saying.  The  Holy  Gospel  is  written  in  the  — 
Chapter  of ,  beginning  at  the  —  Verse. 

^  Here  the  People  shall  say, 

Glory  be  to  thee,  O  Lord. 

«T  Then  shall  be  read  the  Apostles',  or  Nicene  Creed;  unless  one  of  them, 
hath  been  read  immediately  before  in  the  Morning  Service. 

^  Tlten  the  Minister  shall  declare  unto  the  People  what  Holy-days,  or 
Fasting-days,  are  in  the  week  following  to  be  observed;  and  (if  occasion 
be)  shall  Xotice  be  given  of  the  Communion,  and  of  the  Bans  of  Matri- 
mony, and  other  matters  to  be  published. 

^  Then  shall  follow  the  Sermon.  After  which,  the  Minister.  v:hen  there  is 
a  Communion,  shall  return  to  the  Lord's  Table,  and  begin  the  Offertory, 
saying  one  or  more  of  these  Sentences  following,  as  he  tlnnketh  most  con- 
venient. 

ET  your  light  so  shine  before  men,  that  they  may  see  your 
■*~J  good  works,  and  glorify  your  Father  which  is  in  heaven. 
St.  Matt.  v.  16. 

Lay  not  up  for  yourselves  treasures  upon  earth ;  where 
moth  and  rust  doth  corrupt,  and  where  thieves  break  through 
and  steal :  but  lay  up  for  yourselves  treasures  in  heaven ; 
where  neither  moth  nor  rust  doth  corrupt,  and  where  thieves 
do  not  break  through  nor  steal.    St.  Matt.  vi.  19,  20. 

Whatsoever  ye  would  that  men  should  do  to  you,  even  so 
do  to  them :  for  this  is  the  Law  and  the  Prophets.  St.  Matt. 
vii.  12. 

Not  every  one  that  saith  unto  me,  Lord,  Lord,  shall  enter 
into  the  Kingdom  of  Heaven ;  but  he  that  doeth  the  will  of 
my  Father  which  is  in  heaven.    St.  Matt.  vii.  21. 

Zaccheus  stood  forth,  and  said  unto  the  Lord,  Behold,  Lord, 
the  half  of  my  goods  I  give  to  the  poor  ;  and  if  I  have  done 
any  wrong  to  any  man,  I  restore  fourfold.    St.  Luke  xix.  8. 

Who  goeth  a  warfare  at  any  time  of  his  own  cost  ?  Who 
planteth  a  vineyard,  and  eateth  not  of  the  fruit  thereof?  Or 
who  feedeth  a  flock,  and  eateth  not  of  the  milk  of  the  flock  ? 
1  Cor.  ix.  7. 


> — * 

THE  COMMUNION. 

If  we  have  sown  unto  you  spiritual  things,  is  it  a  great  matter 
if  we  shall  reap  your  worldly  things  ?    1  Cor.  ix.  11. 

Do  ye  not  know,  that  they  who  minister  about  holy  things 
live  of  the  sacrifice ;  and  they  who  wait  at  the  altar  are  partak- 
ers with  the  altar  ?  Even  so  hath  the  Lord  also  ordained,  that 
thev  who  preach  the  Gospel  should  live  of  the  Gospel.  1  Cor. 
ix.  13,  14. 

He  that  soweth  little  shall  reap  little  ;  and  he  that  soweth 
plenteously  shall  reap  plenteously.  Let  every  man  do  accord- 
ing as  he  is  disposed  in  his  heart,  not  grudgingly,  or  of  neces- 
sity ;  for  God  loveth  a  cheerful  giver.    2  Cor.  ix.  6,  7. 

Let  him  that  is  taught  in  the  Word  minister  unto  him  that 
teacheth,  in  all  good  things.  Be  not  deceived,  God  is  not 
mocked :  for  whatsoever  a  man  soweth  that  shall  he  reap. 
Gal.  vi.  6,  7. 

While  we  have  time,  let  us  do  good  unto  all  men ;  and  espe- 
cially unto  them  that  are  of  the  houshold  of  faith.    Gal.  vi.  10. 

Godliness  is  great  riches,  if  a  man  be  content  with  that  he 
hath  :  for  we  brought  nothing  into  this  world,  neither  may  we 
carry  any  thing  out.    1  Tim.  vi.  6,  7. 

Charge  them  who  are  rich  in  this  world,  that  they  be  ready 
to  give,  and  glad  to  distribute ;  laying  up  in  store  for  them- 
selves a  good  foundation  against  the  time  to  come,  that  they 
may  attain  eternal  life.    1  Tim.  vi.  17, 18, 19. 

God  is  not  unrighteous,  that  he  will  forget  your  works,  and 
labour  that  proceedeth  of  love ;  which  love  ye  have  showed  for 
his  Name's  sake,  who  have  ministered  unto  the  saints,  and  yet 
do  minister.    Heb.  vi.  10. 

To  do  good,  and  to  distribute,  forget  not ;  for  with  such  sa- 
crifices God  is  well  pleased.    Heb.  xiii.  16. 

Whoso  hath  this  world's  good,  and  seeth  his  brother  have 
need,  and  shutteth  up  his  compassion  from  him,  how  dwelleth 
the  love  of  God  in  him  ?    1  St.  John  iii.  17. 

Give  alms  of  thy  goods,  and  never  turn  thy  face  from  any 
poor  man  ;  and  then  the  face  of  the  Lord  shall  not  be  turned 
awav  from  thee.     Tobit  iv.  7. 

Be  merciful  after  thy  power.  If  thou  hast  much,  give  plen- 
teously ;  if  thou  hast  little,  do  thy  diligence  gladly  to  give  of 
that  little  :  for  so  gatherest  thou  thyself  a  good  reward  in  the 
dav  of  necessity.     Tobit  iv.  8,  9. 

He  that  hath  pity  upon  the  poor  lendeth  unto  the  Lord  :  and 
look, what  he  layeth  out,  it  shall  be  paid  him  again.  Prov.  xix.  17. 

Blessed  be  the  man  that  provideth  for  the  sick  and  needy  : 
the  Lord  shall  deliver  him  in  the  time  of  trouble.  Psalm  xli.  1. 

<JT  Whilst  these  Sentences  are  in  reading,  the  Deacons,  Church-wardens,  or 
other  fit  persons  appointed  for  that  purpose,  shall  receive  the  Alms  for 
the  Poor,  and  other  Devotions  of  the  People,  in  a  decent  Basin  to  be  pro~ 
vided  by  the  Parish  for  that  purpose  ;  and  reverently  bring  it  to  the 
Priest,  who  shall  humbly  present  and  place  it  upon  the  Holy  Table. 

%  And  the  Priest  shall  then  place  upon  the  Table  so  much  Bread  and  Wine 
as  he  shall  think  sufficient.     After  which  done,  he  shall  say, 

Let  us  prav  for  the  whole  state  of  Christ's  Church  militant. 

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THE  COMMUNION. 


ALMIGHTY  and  everliving  God,  -who  by  thy  holy  Apostle 
hast  taught  us  to  make  prayers,  and  supplications,  and  to 
give  thanks  for  all  men  ;  We  humbly  beseech  thee  most  mer- 
cifully [*  to  accept  our  alms  and  oblations,  and]  to  receive 
these  our  prayers,  which  we  offer  unto  thy  Divine  Majesty ; 
beseeching  thee  to  inspire  continually  the  Universal  Church 
with  the  spirit  of  truth,  unity,  and  concord  :  And  grant  that 
all  those  who  do  confess  thy  holy  Name  may  agree  in  the  truth 
of  thy  holy  Word,  and  live"  in  unity,  and  godly  love.  We  be- 
seech theealso,  so  to  direct  and  dispose  the  hearts  of  all  Chris- 
tian Rulers,  that  they  may  truly  and  impartially  administer 
justice,  to  the  punishment  of  wickedness  and  vice,  and  to  the 
maintenance  of  thy  true  religion,  and  virtue.  Give  grace,  O 
heavenly  Father,  to  all  Bishops  and  other  Ministers,  that  they 
may,  both  by  their  life  and  doctrine,  set  forth  thy  true  and 
lively  Word,  and  rightly  and  duly  administer  thy  holy  Sacra- 
ments. And  to  all  thy  people  give  thy  heavenly  grace  ;  and 
especially  to  this  congregation  here  present ;  that,  with  meek 
heart  and  due  reverence,  they  may  hear,  and  receive  thy  holy 
Word  ;  truly  serving  thee  in  holiness  and  righteousness  all  the 
days  of  their  life.  And  we  most  humbly  beseech  thee,  of  thy 
goodness,  O  Lord,  to  comfort  and  succour  all  those  who,  in 
this  transitory  life,  are  in  trouble,  sorrow,  need,  sickness,  or  any 
other  adversity.  And  we  also  bless  thy  holy  Name  for  all  thy 
servants  departed  this  life  in  thy  faith  and  fear ;  beseeching 
thee  to  give  us  grace  so  to  follow  their  good  examples,  that 
with  them  we  may  be  partakers  of  thy  heavenly  Kingdom. 
Grant  this.  O  Father,  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake,  our  only  Media- 
tor and  Advocate.    Amen. 

%  When  the  Minister  giveth  teaming  for  the  Celebration  of  the  Holy  Com- 
munion, (which  he  shall  always  do  upon  the  Sunday,  or  some  Holy  Day, 
immediately  preceding.}  he  shall  read  this  Exhortation  following  ;  or  so 
much  thereof  as,  in  his  discretion,  he  may  think  convenient. 

("YEARLY  beloved,  on  day  next  I  purpose,  through 

■U  God's  assistance,  to  administer  to  all  such  as  shall  be  re- 
ligiously and  devoutly  disposed  the  most  comfortable  Sacra- 
ment of  the  Body  and  Blood  of  Christ ;  to  be  by  them  received 
in  remembrance  of  his  meritorious  Cross  and  Passion  ;  where- 
by alone  we  obtain  remission  of  our  sins,  and  are  made  partak- 
ers of  the  Kingdom  of  Heaven.  Wherefore  it  is  our  duty  to 
render  most  humble  and  hearty  thanks  to  Almighty  God/our 
heavenly  Father,  for  that  he  hath  given  his  Son  our  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ,  not  only  to  die  for  us,  but  also  to  be  our  spiritual 
food  and  sustenance  in  that  holy  Sacrament.  Which  being  so 
divine  and  comfortable  a  thing  to  them  who  receive  it  worthily, 
and  so  dangerous  to  those  who  will  presume  to  receive  it  un- 
worthily ;  my  duty  is  to  exhort  you,  in  the  mean  season,  to 
consider  the  dignity  of  that  holy  mystery,  and  the  great  peril 
of  the  unworthy  receiving  thereof ;  and  so  to  search  and  ex- 

*  If  there  be  no  alms  or  oblations,  then  shall  the  words  [to  accept  OUT 
alms  and  oblations,  and]  be  left  unsaid. 


•s 


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THE  COMMUNION. 


amine  your  own  consciences,  (and  that  not  lightly,  and  after 
the  manner  of  dissemblers  with  God  ;  but  so)  that  ye  may 
come  holy  and  clean  to  such  a  heavenly  Feast,  in  the  mar- 
riage-garment required  by  God  in  holy  Scripture,  and.  be 
received  as  worthy  partakers  of  that  holy  Table. 

The  way  and  means  thereto  is ;  First,  to  examine  your  lives 
and  conversations  by  the  rule  of  God's  commandments ;  and 
whereinsoever  ye  shall  perceive  yourselves  to  have  offended, 
either  by  will,  word,  or  deed,  there  to  bewail  your  own  sinful- 
ness, and  to  confess  yourselves  to  Almighty  God,  with  full 
purpose  of  amendment  of  life.  And  if  ye  shall  perceive  your 
offences  to  be  such  as  are  not  only  against  God,  but  also 
against  your  neighbours ;  then  ye  shall  reconcile  yourselves 
unto  them  ;  being  ready  to  make  restitution  and  satisfaction, 
according  to  the  uttermost  of  your  powers,  for  all  injuries  and 
wrongs  done  by  you  to  any  other ;  and  being  likewise  ready 
to  forgive  others  who  have  offended  you,  as  ye  would  have 
forgiveness  of  your  offences  at  God's  hand :  for  otherwise  the 
receiving  of  the  holy  Communion  doth  nothing  else  but  in- 
crease your  condemnation.  Therefore,  if  any  of  you  be  a 
blasphemer  of  God,  an  hinderer  or  slanderer  of  his  Word,  an 
adulterer,  or  be  in  malice,  or  envy,  or  in  any  other  grievous 
crime ;  repent  ye  of  your  sins,  or  else  come  not  to  that  holy 
Table. 

And  because  it  is  requisite  that  no  man  should  come  to  the 
holy  Communion,  but  with  a  full  trust  in  God's  mercy,  and 
with  a  quiet  conscience  ;  therefore,  if  there  be  any  of  you,  who 
by  this  means  cannot  quiet  his  own  conscience  herein,  but 
requireth  further  comfort  or  counsel,  let  him  come  to  me,  or 
to  some  other  Minister  of  God's  Word,  and  open  his  grief ; 
that  he  may  receive  such  godly  counsel  and  advice,  as  may 
tend  to  the  quieting  of  his  conscience,  and  the  removing  of  all 
scruple  and  doubtfulness. 

^  Or,  in  case  he  shall  see  the  People  negligent  to  come  to  the  Holy  Com." 
munion,  instead  of  the  former,  he  shall  use  this  Exhortation. 

TVEARLY  beloved  brethren,  on  I  intend,  by  God's 

■*-*  grace,  to  celebrate  the  Lord's  Supper  :  unto  which,  in 
God's  behalf,  I  bid  you  all  who  are  here  present ;  and  beseech 
you,  for  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ's  sake,  that  ye  will  not  refuse 
to  come  thereto,  being  so  lovingly  called  and  bidden  by  God 
himself.  Ye  know  how  grievous  and  unkind  a  thing  it  is, 
when  a  man  hath  prepared  a  rich  feast,  decked  his  table  with 
all  kind  of  provision,  so  that  there  lacketh  nothing  but  the 
guests  to  sit  down  ;  and  yet  they  who  are  called  (without  any 
cause)  most  unthankfully  refuse  to  come.  Which  of  you  in 
such  a  case  would  not  be  moved  ?  Who  would  not  think  a 
great  injury  and  wrong  done  unto  him?  Wherefore,  most 
dearly  beloved  in  Christ,  take  ye  good  heed,  lest  ye,  withdraw- 
ing yourselves  from  this  holy  Supper,  provoke  God's  indigna- 
tion against  you.  It  is  an  easy  matter  for  a  man  to  say,  I  will 
not  communicate,  because  I  am  otherwise    hindered   with 

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TnE  C03OIUNI0N. 


worldly  business.  But  such  excuses  are  not  so  easily  accepted 
and  allowed  before  God.  If  any  man  say,  I  am  a  grievous 
sinner,  and  therefore  am  afraid  to  come :  wherefore  then  do 
ye  not  repent  and  amend  ?  When  God  calleth  you,  are  ye  not 
ashamed  to  say  ye  will  not  come  ?  When  ye  should  return  to 
God,  will  ye  excuse  yourselves,  and  say  ye  are  not  ready  ? 
Consider  earnestly  with  yourselves  how  little  such  feigned 
excuses  will  avail  "before  God.  Those  who  refused  the  feast  in 
the  Gospel,  because  they  had  bought  a  farm,  or  would  try 
their  yokes  of  oxen,  or  because  they  were  married,  were  not  so 
excused,  but  counted  unworthy  of  the  heavenly  feast.  Where- 
fore, according  to  mine  Office,  I  bid  you  in  the  Name  of  God, 
I  call  you  in  Christ's  behalf,  I  exhort  you,  as  ye  love  your  own 
salvation,  that  ye  will  be  partakers  of  this  holy  Communion. 
And  as  the  Son  of  God  did  vouchsafe  to  yield  up  his  soul  by 
death  upon  the  Cross  for  your  salvation ;  so  it  is  your  duty  to 
receive  the  Communion  in  remembrance  of  the  sacrifice  of  his 
death,  as  he  himself  hath  commanded :  which  if  ye  shall 
neglect  to  do,  consider  with  yourselves  how  great  is  your  in- 
gratitude to  God,  and  how  sore  punishment  hangeth  over  your 
heads  for  the  same  ;  when  ye  wilfully  abstain  from  the  Lord's 
Table,  and  separate  from  your  brethren,  who  come  to  feed  on 
the  banquet  of  that  most  heavenly  food.  These  things  if  ye 
earnestly  consider,  ye  will  by  God's  grace  return  to  a  better 
mind  :  for  the  obtaining  whereof  we  shall  not  cease  to  make 
our  humble  petitions  unto  Almighty  God,  our  heavenly  Father. 

IT  At  the  time  of  the  Celebration  of  the  Communion,  the  Priest  shall  say 

this  Exhortation. 

["YEARLY  beloved  in  the  Lord,  ye  who  mind  to  come  to  the 
-*-^  holy  Communion  of  the  Body"  and  Blood  of  our  Saviour 
Christ,  must  consider  how  Saint  Paul  exhorteth  all  persons 
diligently  to  try  and  examine  themselves,  before  they  presume 
to  eat  of  that  Bread,  and  drink  of  that  Cup.  For  as  the 
benefit  is  great,  if  with  a  true  penitent  heart  and  lively  faith 
we  receive  that  holy  Sacrament ;  so  is  the  danger  great,  if  we 
receive  the  same  unworthily.  Judge  therefore  yourselves, 
brethren,  that  ye  be  not  judged  of  the  Lord ;  repent  ye  truly 
for  your  sins  past ;  have  a  lively  and  steadfast  faith  in  Christ 
our  Saviour ;  amend  your  lives,  and  be  in  perfect  charity  with 
all  men  ;  so  shall  ye  be  meet  partakers  of  those  holy  mysteries. 
And  above  all  things  ye  must  give  most  humble  and  hearty 
thanks  to  God,  the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  for 
the  redemption  of  the  world  by  the  death  and  passion  of  our 
Saviour  Christ,  both  God  and  man  ;  who  did  humble  himself, 
even  to  the  death  upon  the  Cross,  for  us,  miserable  sinners, 
who  lay  in  darkness  and  the  shadow  of  death  ;  that  he  might 
make  us  the  children  of  God,  and  exalt  us  to  everlasting  life. 
And  to  the  end  that  we  should  always  remember  the  exceed- 
ing great  love  of  our  Master,  and  only  Saviour,  Jesus  Christ, 
thus  dying  for  us,  and  the  innumerable  benefits  which  by  his 
precious  blood-shedding  he  hath  obtained  for  us  ;  he  hath  in- 


-?• 


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the  co^nrcxroN. 

stituted  and  ordained  holy  mysteries,  as  pledges  of  his  love, 
and  for  a  continual  remembrance  of  his  death,  to  our  great 
and  endless  comfort.  To  him  therefore,  with  the  Father  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  let  us  give  (as  we  are  most  bounden)  con- 
tinual thanks ;  submitting  ourselves  wholly  to  his  holy  will 
and  pleasure,  and  studying  to  serve  him  in  true  holiness  and 
righteousness  all  the  days  of  our  life.    Amen. 

^  Then  shall  the  Priest  say  to  those  who  come  to  receive  the  Holy  Communion, 

"VTE  who  do  truly  and  earnestly  repent  you  of  your  sins,  and 
-*-  are  in  love  and  charity  with  your  neighbours,  and  intend 
to  lead  a  new  life,  following  the  commandments  of  God,  and 
walking  from  henceforth  in  his  holy  ways ;  Draw  near  with 
faith,  and  take  this  holy  Sacrament  to  your  comfort ;  and  make 
your  humble  confession  to  Almighty  God,  devoutly  kneeling. 

^  Then  shall  this  general  Confession  be  made,  by  the  Priest  and  all  those 
uho  are  minded  to  receive  the  Holy  Communion,  humbly  fsneeling. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Maker 
of  all  things,  Judge  of  all  men ;  We  acknowledge  and 
bewail  our  manifold  sins  and  wickedness,  Which  we,  from 
time  to  time,  most  grievously  have  committed,  By  thought, 
word,  and  deed,  Against  thy  Divine  Majesty,  Provoking  most 
justly  thy  wrath  and  indignation  against  us.  We  do  earnestly 
repent,  And  are  heartily  sorry  for  these  our  misdoings  ;  The 
remembrance  of  them  is  grievous  unto  us ;  The  burden  of 
them  is  intolerable.  Have  mercy  upon  us,  Have  mercy  upon 
us,  most  merciful  Father ;  For  thy  Son  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ's  sake,  Forgive  us  all  that  is  past ;  And  grant  that  we 
may  ever  hereafter  Serve  and  please  thee  In  newness  of  life, 
To  "the  honour  and  glory  of  thy  Name ;  Through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.    Amen. 

^  Then  shall  the  Priest  {the  Bishop  if  he  be  present)  stand  up,  and  turn- 
ing to  the  People,  say, 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  of  his  great 
mercy  hath  promised  forgiveness  of  sins  to  all  those  who 
with  hearty  repentance  and  true  faith  turn  unto  him  ;  Have 
mercy  upon  you  ;  pardon  and  deliver  you  from  all  your  sins ; 
confirm  and  strengthen  you  in  all  goodness ;  and  bring  you  to 
everlasting  life  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

«T  Then  shall  the  Priest  say, 

Hear  what  comfortable  words  our  Saviour  Christ  saith  unto 
all  who  truly  turn  to  him. 

COME  unto  me,  all  ve  that  travail  and  are  heavy  laden,  and 
I  will  refresh  you."   St.  Matt.  xi.  28. 
So  God  loved  the  world,  that  he  gave  his  only-begotten  Son, 
to  the  end  that  all  that  believe  in  him  should  not  perish,  but 
have  everlasting  life.    St.  John  iii.  16. 

Hear  also  what  Saint  Paul  saith. 
This  is  a  true  saying,  and  worthy  of  all  men  to  be  received, 
That  Christ  Jesus  came  into  the  world  to  save  sinners.   1  Tim, 
i.  15. 


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THE  COMMUNION. 


Hear  also  what  Saint  John  saith. 
If  any  man  sin,  we  have  an  Advocate  with  the  Father,  Jesus 
Christ  the  righteous ;    and  lie  is  the  Propitiation  for  our  sins. 
1  St.  John  ii.  1,  2. 

1f  After  which  the  Priest  shall  proceed,  saying^ 

Lift  up  your  hearts. 

Answer.    We  lift  them  up  unto  the  Lord. 
Priest.    Let  us  give  thanks  unto  our  Lord  God. 
Answer.    It  is  meet  and  right  so  to  do. 

^  Then  shall  the  Priest  turn  to  the  Lord's  Table,  and  say, 

F!  is  very  meet,  right,  and  our  bounden  duty,  that  we  should 
at  all  times,  and  in  all  places,  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O 
Lord,  [*  Holy  Father,]  Almighty,  Everlasting  God. 

%  Here  shall  folloic  the  Proper  Preface,  according  to  the  time,  if  there  be 
any  specially  appointed ;  or  else  immediately  shall  be  said  or  sung  by 
the  Priest  and  People, 

THEREFORE  with  Angels  and  Archangels,  and  with  all 
the  company  of  heaven,  we  laud  and  magnify  thy  glorious 
Name  ;  evermore  praising  thee,  and  saying,  Holy,  holy,  holy, 
Lord  God  of  hosts,  heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  thy  glory : 
Glory  be  to  thee,  O  Lord  Most  High.    Amen. 


PROPER  PREFACES. 

Upon  Christmas-day,  and  seven  daps  after. 

BECAUSE  thou  didst  give  Jesus  Christ,  thine  only  Son,  to 
be  born  as  at  this  time  for  us ;  who,  by  the  operation  of 
the  Holy  Ghost  was  made  very  man,  of  the  substance  of  the 
Virgin  Mary  his  mother ;  and  that  without  spot  of  sin,  to  make 
us  clean  from  all  sin.    Therefore  with  Angels,  &c. 
Upon  Easter-day,  and  seven  daps  after. 

BUT  chiefly  are  we  bound  to  praise  thee  for  the  glorious 
Resurrection  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord :  for  he  is 
the  very  Paschal  Lamb,  which  was  offered  for  us,  and  hath 
taken  away  the  sin  of  the  world  ;  who  by  his  death  hath  de- 
stroyed death,  and,  by  his  rising  to  life  again,  hath  restored  to 
us  everlasting  life.    Therefore  with  Angels,  &c. 

Upon  Ascension-day,  and  seven  daps  after. 

THROUGH  thy  most  dearly  beloved  Son  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord  ;  who,  after  his  most  glorious  Resurrection,  mani- 
festly appeared  to  all  his  Apostles,  and  in  their  sight  ascended 
up  into  heaven,  to  prepare  a  place  for  us ;  that  where  he  is, 
thither  we  might  also  ascend,  and  reign  with  him  in  glory. 
Therefore  with  Angels,  &c. 

Upon  Whit-Sunday,  and  six  daps  after. 

THROUGH  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord ;   according  to  whose 
most  true  promise,  the  Holy  Ghost  came  down  as  at  this 
time  from  heaven,  with  a  sudden  great  sound,  as  it  had  been  a 
mighty  wind,  in  the  likeness  of  fiery  tongues,  lighting  upon  the 
*  These  tccrds  [Holy  Father]  must  be  omitted  on  Trinity  Sunday. 

•! — L 


* 


* 


THE  COttOTKTOtf. 


Apostles,  to  teach  them,  and  to  lead  them  to  all  truth  ;  giving 
them  both  the  gift  of  divers  languages,  and  also  boldness  with 
fervent  zeal  constantly  to  preach  the  Gospel  unto  all  nations ; 
whereby  we  have  been  brought  out  of  darkness  and  error  into 
the  clear  light  and  true  knowledge  of  thee,  and  of  thy  Son 
Jesus  Christ.    Therefore  with  Angels,  &c. 

Upon  the  Feast  of  Trinity  only,  may  be  said, 

WHO  art  one  God,  one  Lord  ;  not  one  only  Person,  but 
three  Persons  in  one  Substance.  For  that  which  we 
believe  of  the  glory  of  the  Father,  the  same  we  believe  of  the 
Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  without  any  difference  or  in- 
equality.   Therefore  with  Angels.  &c. 

%  Or  else  this  may  be  said,  the  icords  [Holy  Father]  being  retained  in  the 

introductory  Address. 

FOR  the  precious  death  and  merits  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord,  and  for  the  sending  to  us  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  the 
Comforter;  who  are  one  with  thee  in  thy  Eternal  Godhead. 
Therefore  with  Angels,  &c. 

«f  Then  shall  the  Priest,  kneeling  down  at  the  Lord's  Table,  say,  in  the 
name  of  all  those  who  shall  receive  the  Communion,  this  Prayer  following. 

WE  do  not  presume  to  come  to  this  thy  Table,  O  merciful 
Lord,  trusting  in  our  own  righteousness,  but  in  thy 
manifold  and  great  mercies.  We  are  not  worthy  so  much  as 
to  gather  up  the  crumbs  under  thy  Table.  But  thou  art  the 
same  Lord,  whose  property  is  always  to  have  mercy :  Grant 
us  therefore,  gracious  Lord,  so  to  eat  the  flesh  of  thy  dear  Son 
Jesus  Christ,  and  to  drink  his  blood,  that  our  sinful  bodies 
may  be  made  clean  by  his  body,  and  our  souls  washed  through 
his  most  precious  blood,  and  that  we  may  evermore  dwell  in 
him,  and  he  in  us.    Amen. 

«[  When  the  Priest,  standing  before  the  Table,  hath  so  ordered  the  Bread 
and  Wine,  that  he  may  with  the  more  readiness  and  decency  break-  the 
Brtad  before  the  People,  and  take  the  Cup  into  his  hands,  he  shall  say 
the  Prayer  of  Consecration,  as  followeth. 

A  LL  glory  be  to  thee  Almighty  God,  our  heavenly  Father, 
-£*•  for  that  thou,  of  thy  tender  mercy,  didst  give  thine  only 
Son  Jesus  Christ  to  suffer  death  upon  the  Cross  for  our  re- 
demption ;  who  made  there  (by  his  one  oblation  of  himself 
once  offered)  a  full,  perfect,  and  sufficient  sacrifice,  oblation, 
and  satisfaction,  for  the  sins  of  the  whole  world  ;  and  did  insti- 
tute, and  in  his  holy  Gospel  command  us  to  continue,  a  per- 
petual memory  of  "that  his  precious  death  and  sacrifice,  until 
his  coming  again  :  For  in  the  night  in  which  (a)  Here  the  Priest 
he  was  betrayed,  (a)  he  took  Bread ;  and  is  to  take  the  Paten 
when  he  had  given  thanks,  (6)  he  brake  it,  int0  his  h^ds. 
and  gave  it  to  his  disciples,  saving,  Take,  . ^ ,  A**  }ier?  to 
eat,  (c)  this  is  mv  Bodv,  which  is  given  for  T"*/*?  f read'  , 
you ;  do  this  in  remembrance  of  me.    Like-  hyXA^  2™  %  'fit 

•  e*.  /  j\    i-      j.      i     j.v.      /-i  his  hand  upon  all  the 

wise,  after  supper,  (a)  he  took  the  Cup ;  £read. 

and  when  he  had  given  thanks,  he  gave  (^  jj'ere  ^  ,-,  t0  tai-t 

it  to  them,  saying,  Drink  ye  all  of  this ;  for  the  Cup  into  his  hand* 

),. * 


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(e)  this  is  my  Blood  of  the  New  Testament,  (O  -4nd  here  he  is  to 
which  is  shed  for  you,  and  for  manv,  for  lav  his  *«".<*  «P"» 
the  remission  of  sins  ;  do  this,  as  oft  as  ye  Jj£J  Ttnywlut 
shall  drink  it,  in  remembrance  of  me.  je  consecrated. 

WHEREFORE,  O  Lord  and  heavenly  Father,  according 
to  the  institution  of  thv  dearly  beloved        „~    ~..  .. 
.-,  «-i      •  i  v^ii    •  i.  xi  J  he  Volution. 

Son  our  Saviour    Jesus    Christ,   we,  thy 

humble  servants,  do  celebrate  and  make  here  before  thy  Divine 
Majesty,  with  these  thy  holy  gifts,  which  we  now  offer  unto 
thee,  the  memorial  thy  Son  hath  commanded  us  to  make ; 
having  in  remembrance  his  blessed  passion  and  precious  death, 
his  mighty  resurrection  and  glorious  ascension ;  rendering 
unto  thee  most  heartY  thanks  for  the  innumerable  benefits 
procured  unto  us  by  the  same  And  we  The  JnveeaUonm 
most  humbly  beseech  thee,  O  merciful 
Father,  to  hear  us ;  and,  of  thy  almighty  goodness,  vouchsafe 
to  bless  and  sanctify,  with  thy  "Word  and  Holy  Spirit,  these 
thy  gifts  and  creatures  of  bread  and  wine ;  that  we,  receiving 
them  according  to  thy  Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ's  holy 
institution,  in  remembrance  of  his  death  and  passion,  may  be 
partakers  of  his  most  blessed  Body  and  Blood.  And  we 
earnestly  desire  thy  fatherly  goodness,  mercifully  to  accept 
this  our  sacrifice  of  praise  and  thanksgiving ;  most  humbly 
beseeching  thee  to  grant,  that  by  the  merits  and  death  of  thy 
Son  Jesus  Christ,  and  through  faith  in  his  blood,  we,  and  all 
thy  whole  Church,  may  obtain  remission  of  our  sins,  and  all 
other  benefits  of  his  passion.  And  here  we  offer  and  present 
unto  thee,  O  Lord,  ourselves,  our  souls  and  bodies,  to  be  a 
reasonable,  holy,  and  living  sacrifice  unto  thee ;  humbly  be- 
seeching thee,  that  we,  and  all  others  who  shall  be  partakers 
of  this  Holy  Communion,  may  worthily  receive  the  most  pre- 
cious Body  and  Blood  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  be  filled  with 
thy  grace  and  heavenly  benediction,  and  made  one  body  with 
him,  that  he  may  dwell  in  them,  and  they  in  him.  And 
although  we  are  unworthy,  through  our  manifold  sins,  to  offer 
unto  thee  any  sacrifice ;  yet  we  beseech  thee  to  accept  this  our 
bounden  duty  and  service  ;  not  weighing  our  merits,  but  par- 
doning our  offences,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord ;  by  whom, 
and  with  whom,  in  the  imity  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  all  honour 
and  glory  be  unto  thee,  O  Father  Almighty,  world  without 
end.    Amen. 

%  Here  shall  be  sung  a  Hymn,  or  part  of  a  Hymn,  from  the  Selection  for 

the  Feasts  and  Fasts,  cfc. 

%  Then  shall  the  Priest  first  receive  the  Communion  in  both  binds  himself, 
and  proceed  to  deliver  the  same  to  the  Bishops,  Priests,  and  Deacons,  in 
lil-e  manner,  (.(/"  any  be  present)  and,  after  that,  to  the  People  also  in 
order,  into  their  hands,  all  devoutly  kneeling.  And  when  he  deUvereth 
tlie  Bread,  he.  shall  say, 

THE  Body  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which  was  given  for 
-1-  thee,  preserve  thy  body  and  soul  unto  everlasting  life. 
Take  and  eat  this  in  remembrance  that  Christ  died  for  thee, 
and  feed  on  him  in  thy  heart  by  faith,  with  thanksgiving. 

* * 


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THE  COMMUNION. 


^  And  the  Minister  who  deliver eth  the  Cup  shall  sayt 

rpHE  Blood  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which  was  shed  for 
-*-   thee,  preserve  thy  body  and  soul  unto  everlasting  life. 
Drink  this  in  remembrance  that  Christ's  Blood  was  shed  for 
thee,  and  be  thankful. 

^  //  the  consecrated  Bread  or  Wine  be  spent  be/ore  all  have  communicated, 
the  Priest  is  to  consecrate  more  according  to  the  Form  before  prescribed ; 
beginning  at — All  glory  be  to  thee,  Almighty  God— and  ending  with 
these  words — partakers  of  his  most  blessed  Body  and  Blood. 

^  When  all  have  communicated,  the  Minister  shall  return  to  the  Lord's 
Table,  and  reverently  place  upon  it  what  remaineth  of  the  consecrated 
Elements.,  covering  the  same  with  a  fair  linen  cloth. 

%  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  the  Lord's  Prayer,  the  People  repeating 

after  him  every  Petition. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy  Name. 
Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  As  it  is 
in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us 
our  trespasses,  As  we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us. 
And  lead  us  not  into  temptation  ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil : 
For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for 
ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

%  After  shall  be  said  as  followeth. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everliving  God,  we  most  heartily  thank 
thee,  for  that  thou  dost  vouchsafe  to  feed  us  who  have 
duly  received  these  holy  mysteries,  with  the  spiritual  food  of 
the  most  precious  Body  and  Blood  of  thy  Son  our  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ ;  and  dost  assure  us  thereby  of  thy  favour  and 
goodness  towards  us ;  and  that  we  are  very  members  incorpo- 
rate in  the  mystical  body  of  thy  Son,  which  is  the  blessed 
company  of  all  faithful  people ;  and  are  also  heirs  through 
hope  of  thy  everlasting  kingdom,  by  the  merits  of  the  most 
precious  death  and  passion  of  thy  dear  Son.  And  we  most 
humbly  beseech  thee,  O  heavenly  Father,  so  to  assist  us  with 
thy  grace,  that  we  may  continue  in  that  holy  fellowship,  and 
do  all  such  good  works  as  thou  hast  prepared  for  us  to  walk 
in  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  to  whom,  with  thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  be  ail  honour  and  glory,  world  without  end.  Amen. 

1T  Then  shall  be  said  or  sung,  all  standing,  Gloria  in  excelsis  ;   or  some 
proper  Hymn  from  the  Selection. 


GLORY  be  to  God  on  high,  and  on  earth  peace,  good  will 
towards  men.  We  praise  thee,  we  bless  thee,  we  worship 
thee,  we  glorify  thee,  we  give  thanks  to  thee  for  thy  great  glory, 
O  Lord  God,  heavenly  King,  God  the  Father  Almighty. 

O  Lord,  the  only-begotten  Son,  Jesus  Christ ;  O  Lord  God, 
Lamb  of  God,  Son  of  the  Father,  that  takest  away  the  sins  of 
the  world,  have  mercy  upon  us.  Thou  that  takest  away  the 
sins  of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon  us.  Thou  that  takest  away 
the  sins  of  the  world,  receive  our  prayer.  Thou  that  sittest  at 
the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

For  thou  only  art  holy ;  thou  only  art  the  Lord ;  thou  only, 

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O  Christ,  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  art  most  high  in  the  glory  of 
God  the  Father.     Amen. 

f  Then  the  Priest  (the  Bishop  if  he  be  present)  shall  let  them  depart  uith 

this  Blessing. 

THE  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  understanding,  keep 
your  hearts  and  minds  in  the  knowledge  and  love  of  God, 
and  of  his  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord:  And  the  Blessing  of 
God  Almighty,  the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be 
amongst  you,  and  remain  with  you  always.    Amen, 

S  Collects   thai  may  be  said  after  the  Collects  of  Morning  or  Evening 
Prayer,  or  Communion,  at  the  discretion  of  the  Minister. 

A  SSIST  us  mercifully,  O  Lord,  in  these  our  supplications 
-^-  and  prayers,  and  dispose  the  way  of  thy  servants  towards 
the  attainment  of  everlasting  salvation  :  that,  among  all  the 
changes  and  chances  of  this  mortal  life,  they  may  ever  be  de- 
fended by  thy  most  gracious  and  ready  help  ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

GRANT,  we  beseech  thee,  Almighty  God,  that  the  words 
which  we  have  heard  this  day  with  our  outward  ears,  may, 
through  thy  grace,  be  so  grafted  inwardly  in  our  hearts,  that 
they  may  bring  forth  in  us  the  fruit  of  good  living,  to  the 
honour  and  praise  of  thy  Name ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

pvIRECT  us,  O  Lord,  in  all  our  doings,  with  thy  most 
-*-^  gracious  favour,  and  further  us  with  thy  continual  help  ; 
that  in  all  our  works  begun,  continued,  and  ended  in  thee,  we 
may  glorify  thy  holy  Name,  and  finally,  by  thy  mercy,  obtain 
everlasting  life ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  the  fountain  of  all  wisdom,  who  knowest 
our  necessities  before  we  ask,  and  our  ignorance  in  asking  ; 
We  beseech  thee  to  have  compassion  upon  our  infirmities ; 
and  those  things,  which  for  our  unworthiness  we  dare  not,  and 
for  our  blindness  we  cannot  ask,  vouchsafe  to  give  us,  for  the 
worthiness  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  promised  to  hear  the  petitions 
J-^-  of  those  who  ask  in  thy  Son's  Name  ;  We  beseech  thee 
mercifully  to  incline  thine  ears  to  us  who  have  now  made  our 
prayers  and  supplications  unto  thee :  and  grant,  that  those 
things  which  we  have  faithfully  asked  according  to  thy  will, 
may  effectually  be  obtained,  to  the  relief  of  our  necessity,  and 
to  the  setting  forth  of  thy  glory ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

H  Upon  the  Sundays  and  other  Holy  Days  (if  there  be  no  Sermon  or  Com- 
munion) shall  be  said  all  that  is  appointed  at  the  Communion,  unto  the 
end  of  the  Gospel,  concluding  with  the  Blessing. 

^  And  if  any  of  the  consecrated  Bread  and  Wine  remain  after  the  Com- 
munion, it  shall  not  be  carried  out  of  the  Church  ;  but  the  Minister  and 
other  Communicants  shall,  immediately  after  the  Blessing,  reverently 
tat  and  drink  the  same. 

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THE  MINISTRATION  OP 

PUBLIC  BAPTISM  OF  INFANTS, 

TO  BE  USED  IN  THE  CHURCH. 


^  The  People  are  to  be  admonished,  that  it  is  most  convenient  that  Baptism 
should  not  be  administered  but  upon  Sundays  and  other  Holy  Days,  or 
Prayer  Days.  Nevertheless  {if  necessity  so  require)  Baptism  may  be 
administered  upon  any  other  day. 

^  There  shall  be  for  every  Male-child  to  be  baptized,  when  they  can  be  had, 
two  Godfathers  and  one  Godmother;  and  for  every  Female,  one  God- 
father and  two  Godmothers  ;  and  Parents  shall  be  admitted  as  Sponsors, 
if  it  be  desired. 

^  When  there  are  children  to  be  baptized,  the  Parents  or  Sponsors  shall 
give  knowledge  thereof,  before  the  beginning  of  Morning  Prayer,  to  the 
Minister.  And  then  the  Godfathers  and  Godmothers,  and  the  People 
with  the  Children,  must  be  ready  at  the  Font,  ■  either  immediately  after 
the  last  Lesson  at  Morning  Prayer,  or  else  immediately  after  the  last 
Lesson  at  Evening  Prayer,  as  the  Minister  by  his  discretion  shall  appoint. 
And  the  Minister  coming  to  the  Font,  {which  is  then  to  be  filled  with  pur* 
Water,)  and  standing  there,  shall  say, 

TTATH  this  Child  been  already  baptized,  or  no  ? 

%  If  they  answer,  No  :  then  shall  the  Minister  proceed  as  followeth. 

DEARLY  beloved,  forasmuch  as  all  men  are  conceived  and  born  in 
sin  ;  and  our  Saviour  Christ  saith,  None  can  enter  into  the  King- 
dom of  God,  except  he  be  regenerate  and  born  anew  of  Water  and  of 
the  Holy  Ghost ;  I  beseech  you  to  call  upon  God  the  Father,  through 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  that  of  his  bounteous  mercy,  he  will  grant  to 
this  Child  that  which  by  nature  he  cannot  have  ;  that  he  may  be  bap- 
tized with  Water  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  received  into  Christ's  holy 
Church,  and  be  made  a  living  member  of  the  same. 

^f  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 
Let  us  pray. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who  of  thy  great  mercy  didst  save 
Noah  and  his  family  in  the  ark  from  perishing  by  water  ;  and  also 
didst  safely  lead  the  children  of  Israel  thy  people  through  the  Red  Sea, 
figuring  thereby  thy  holy  Baptism  ;  and  by  the  Baptism  of  thy  well- 
beloved  Son  Jesus  Christ  in  the  river  Jordan,  didst  sanctify  Water  to 
the  mystical  washing  away  of  sin  ;  We  beseech  thee,  for  thine  infinite 
mercies,  that  thou  wilt  mercifully  look  upon  this  Child;  wash  him  and 
sanctify  him  with  the  Holy  Ghost ;  that  he,  being  delivered  from  thy 
wrath,  may  be  received  into  the  ark  of  Christ's  Church;  and  being 
steadfast  in  faith,  joyful  through  hope,  and  rooted  in  charity,  may  so 
pass  the  waves  of  this  troublesome  world,  that  finally  he  may  come  to 
the  land  of  everlasting  life,  there  to  reign  with  thee,  world  without 
end;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

1[  Or  this. 

ALMIGHTY  and  immortal  God,  the  aid  of  all  who  need,  the  helper 
of  all  who  flee  to  thee  for  succour,  the  life  of  those  who  believe, 
and  the  resurrection  of  the  dead ;  We  call  upon  thee  for  this  Infant, 
that  he,  coming  to  thy  holy  Baptism,  may  receive  remission  of  sin,  by 
spiritual  regeneration.  Receive  him,  O  Lord,  as  thou  hast  promised 
by  thy  well-beloved  Son,  6aying,  Ask,  and  ye  shall  have  ;  seek,  and 
ye  shall  find ;  knock,  and  it  shall  be  opened  unto  you.  So  give  now 
unto  us  who  ask ;  let  us  who  seek,  find ;  open  the  gate  unto  us  who 


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PUBLIC  BAPTISM  OF  INFANTS. 


knock:  that  this  Infant  may  enjoy  the  everlasting' benediction  ofthy 
heavenly  washing:,  find  may  come  to  the  eternal  Kingdom  which  thou 
hast  promised  by  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

1T  Then  the  Ministtr  shall  fay  as  folloirs :  or  else  shall  pais  on  to  the 
questions  addressed  to  the  Sponsors  ;  and  from  thence  to  the  Prayer  im- 
mediately before  the  Immersion,  or  the  pouring  of  water  on  the  infant. 
£ut  note:  that  in  every  church  the  intermediate  parts  of  the  Service 
shall  be  used,  once  at  least  in  every  month,  {if  there  be  a  baptism.)  for 
the  better  instructing  of  the  People  in  the  Grounds  of  Infant  Baptism. 

Hear  the  words  of  the  Gospel,  written  by  St.  Mark,  in  the  tenth  Chap- 
ter, at  the  thirteenth  Verse. 

THEY  brought  young  children  to  Christ,  that  he  should  touch  them : 
and  his  disciples  rebuked  those  that  brought  them.  Bui  when 
Jesus  saw  it,  lie  was  much  displeased,  and  said  unto  them.  Sutler  the 
little  children  to  come  unto  me,  and  forbid  them  not :  for  of  such  is  the 
Kingdom  of  God.  Verily  I  say  unto  you,  Whosoever  shall  not  receive 
the  Kingdom  of  God  as  a  littlechild,  he  shall  not  enter  therein.  And  he 
took  them  up  in  his  arms,  put  his  hands  upon  them,  and  blessed  them. 

%  After  the  Gospel  i$  read,  the  Minister  shall  make  this  brief  Exhortation, 
upon  the  words  of  the  Gospel. 

"DELOYED,  ye  hear  in  this  Gospel  the  words  of  our  Saviour  Christ. 
-*-*  that  he  commanded  the  children  to  be  brought  unto  him ;  how  he 
blamed  those  who  would  have  kept  them  from  him;  how  he  exhorteth 
all  men  to  follow  their  innocency.  Ye  perceive  how,  by  his  outward 
gesture  and  deed,  he  declared  his  good  will  toward  them  ;  for  he 
embraced  them  in  his  arms,  he  laid  his  hands  upon  them,  and  blessed 
them.  Doubt  ye  not  therefore,  but  earnestly  believe,  that  he  will 
likewise  favourably  receive  this  present  Infant ;  that  he  will  embrace 
him  with  the  arms  of  his  mercy;  that  he  will  give  unto  him  the  blessing 
of  eternal  life,  and  make  him  partaker  of  his  everlasting  kingdom. 

"Wherefore,  we  being  thus  persuaded  of  the  good  will  of  our  heavenly 
Father  towards  this  Infant,  declared  by  his  Son  Jesu9  Christ  ;  and 
nothing  doubting  but  that  he  favourably  alloweth  this  charitable  'work 
of  ours  in  bringing  this  Infant  to  his  holy  Baptism  ;  let  us  faithfully 
and  devoutly  give  thanks  unto  him,  and  say. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  heavenly  Father,  we  give  thee 
humble  thanks,  that  thou  hast  vouchsafed  to  call  ns  to  the  know- 
ledge of  thy  grace,  and  faith  in  thee  :  Increase  this  knowledge,  and 
confirm  this  faith  in  us  evermore.  Give  thy  Holy  Spirit  to  this  Infant, 
that  he  may  be  born  again,  and  be  made  an  heir  of  everlasting  salvation  ; 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  axd 
the  Holy  Spirit,  now  and  for  ever.    Amen. 

■f  Then  shall  the  Minister  speak  unto  the  Godfathers  and  Godmothers  on 

this  wise. 
rYEARLY  beloved,  ye  have  brought  this  Child  here  to  be  baptized ;  ye 
-»-'  have  prayed  that  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  would  vouchsafe  to  receive 
him,  to  release  him  from  sin.  to  sanctify  Mm  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  to 
give  him  the  Kingdom  of  Heaven,  and  everlasting  life.  Ye  have  heard 
also  that  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  hath  promised  in  his  Gospel  to  grant 
all  these  things  that  ye  have  prayed  for  :  which  promise  he,  for  his —  j 
part,  will  most  surely  keep  and  perform. 

Wherefore,  after  this  promise  made  by  Christ,  this  Infant  must  also 
faithfully,  for  his  part,  promise  by  you  that  are  his  sureties  (until  he      » 
come  of  age  to  take  it  upon  himself')  that  he  will  renounce  the  devil  and 
all  his  works,  and  constantly  believe  God's  holy  Word,  and  obediently 
keep  his  commandments. 

^T  The  Minister  shall  then  demand  of  the  Sponsors  as  follows  :  the  questions 
being  considered  as  addressed  to  them  severally,  and  the  answers  to  be 
made  accordingly. 


4- 


* 


.% — * 

PUBLIC  BAPTIS3I  OF  INFANTS. 

I  demand  therefore, 

DOST  thou,  in  the  name  of  this  Child,  renounce  the  devil  and  all  his 
works,  the  vain  pomp  and  glory  of  the  world,  with  all  covetous 
desires  of  the  same,  and  the  sinful  desires  of  the  flesh,  so  that  thou  wilt 
not  follow,  nor  be  led  by  them  ? 

Answer.  I  renounce  them  all  :  and,  by  God's  help,  will  endeavour 
not  to  follow,  nor  be  led  by  them. 

Minister.  Dost  thou  believe  all  the  Articles  of  the  Christian  Faith, 
as  contained  in  the  Apostles'  Creed  ? 

A  nsxcer.     I  do. 

Minister.    Wilt  thou  be  baptized  in  this  Faith  ? 

Answer.     That  is  my  desire. 

Minister.  Wilt  thou  then  obediently  keep  God's  holy  will  and  com- 
mandments, and  walk  in  the  same  all  the  days  of  thy  life  ? 

Answer.    I  will,  by  God's  help. 

S  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

O  MERCIFUL  God.  grant  that  the  old  Adam  in  this  Cldld  may  be  so 
buried,  that  the  new  man  may  be  raised  up  in  him.     Amen. 

Grant  that  all  sinful  affections  may  die  in  kim,  and  that  all  things 
belonging  to  the  Spirit  may  live  and  grow  in  him      Amen. 

Grant  that  he  may  have  power  and  strength  to  have  victory,  and  to 
triumph,  against  the  devil,  the  world,  and  the  flesh.     A  men. 

Grant  that  whosoever  is  here  dedicated  to  thee  by  our  office  and 
ministry,  may  also  be  endued  with  heavenly  virtues,  and  everlastingly 
rewarded,  through  thy  mercy,  O  blessed  Lord  God,  who  dost  live,  and 
govern  all  things,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

ALMIGHTY,  everliving  God,  whose  most  dearly  beloved  Son  Jesus 
Christ,  for  the  forgiveness  of  our  sins,  did  shed  out  of  his  most 
precious  side  both  water  and  blood:  and  gave  commandment  to  his 
disciples,  that  they  should  go  teach  all  nations,  and  baptize  them  In 
the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son.  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost ;  Regard, 
we  beseech  thee,  the  supplications  of  thy  congregation:  sanctify  this 
Water  to  the  mystical  washing  away  of  sin  :  and  grant  that  this  Child, 
now  to  be  baptized  therein,  may  receive  the  fulness  of  thy  grace,  and 
ever  remain  in  the  number  of  thy  faithful  children  ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

%  Then  the  Minister  shall  take  the  Child  into  his  hands,  and  shall  say  to 
the  Godfathers  and  Godmothers, 

Name  this  Child. 

«f  And  then,  naming  it  after  them,  he  shall  dip  it  in  the  Water  discreetly, 

or  shall  pour  Water  upon  it.  saying. 

NI  baDtize  thee  In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of 
•  the  Holy  Ghost.    Amen. 

«T  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 
YY/U  receive  this  Child  into  the  congregation  of  Christ's  flock:  and 
**  do  *  sign  him  with  the  sign  of  the  Cross,  in  •  Here  the  Minister 
token  that  hereafter  he  shall  not  be  ashamed  to  thall  make  a  Cross 
confess  the  faith  of  Christ  crucified,  and  manfully  upon  the  ChilcCt 
to  fight  under  his  banner,  against  sin.  the  world,  forehead. 
and  the  devil  :  and  to  continue  Christ's  faithful  soldier  and  servant 
unto  his  life's  end.     Amen. 

%  If  those  who  present  the  Infant  shall  desire  the  sign  of  the  Cross  to  be 
omitted,  although  the  Church  knows  no  worthy  cause  of  scruple  concern- 
ing the  same,  yet,  in   that  case,  the  Minister  may  omit  that  part  of  the 
above  which  follows  the  Immersion,  or  the  pouring  of  Water  on  the  Infant. 
*   Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

SEEING  now.  dearly  beloved  brethren,  that  this  Child  is  regenerate, 
and  grafted  into  the  body  of  Christ's  Church,  let  us  give  thanks 

* :- 


•!. 


PRIVATE  BAPTISM  OF  CHILDREN. 


unto  Almighty  God  for  these  benefits;  and  with  one  accord  make  our 
prayers  unto  him,  that  this  Child  may  lead  the  rest  of  his  life  according 
to  this  beginning. 

•IT  Then  shall  be  said,  all  kneeling, 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallcfcved  be  thy  Name.  Thy 
kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  As  it  is  in  heaven. 
Give  us  this  day  onr  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  As 
we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us.  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil.    Amen. 

S  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 
"1X7E  yield  thee  hearty  thanks,  most  merciful  Father,  that  it  hath 
**  pleased  thee  to  regenerate  this  Infant  with  thy  Holy  Spirit,  to 
receive  him  for  thine  own  Child  by  adoption,  and  to  incorporate  him 
into  thy  holy  Church.  And  humbly  we  beseech  thee  to  grant,  that  he, 
being  dead  unto  sin,  and  living  unto  righteousness,  and  being  buried 
with  Christ  in  his  death,  may  crucify  the  old  man,  and  utterly  abolish 
the  whole  body  of  sin ;  and  that,  as  he  is  made  partaker  of  the  death  of 
thy  Son,  he  may  also  be  partaker  of  his  resurrection;  so  that  finally, 
with  the  residue  of  thy  holy  Church,  he  may  be  an  inheritor  of  thine 
everlasting  kingdom;  through  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

%  Then,  all  standing  vp,  the  Minister  shall  say  to  the  Godfathers  and 
Godmothers  this  Exhortation  folloiving  ■ 

FORASMUCH  as  this  Child  hath  promised  by  you  his  sureties  to 
renounce  the  devil  and  all  his  works,  to  believe  in  God,  and  to 
serve  him ;  ye  must  remember,  that  it  is  your  parts  and  duties  to  see 
that  this  Infant  be  taught,  so  soon  as  he  shall  be  able  to  learn,  what  a 
solemn  vow,  promise,  and  profession,  he  hath  here  made  by  you.  And 
that  he  may  know  these  things  the  better,  ye  shall  call  upon  him  to 
hear  Sermons;  and  chiefly  ye  shall  provide,  that  he  may  learn  the 
Creed,  the  Lord's  Prayer,  and  the  Ten  Commandments,  and  all  other 
things  which  a  Christian  ought  to  know  and  believe  to  his  soul's 
health;  and  that  this  Child  may  be  virtuously  brought  up  to  lead  a 
godly  and  a  Christian  life ;  remembering  always,  that  Baptism  doth 
represent  unto  us  our  profession;  which  is,  to  follow  the  example  of 
our  Saviour  Christ,  and  to  be  made  like  unto  him;  that,  as  he  died, 
and  rose  again  for  us,  so  should  we,  who  are  baptized,  die  from  sin, 
and  rise  again  unto  righteousness;  continually  mortifying  all  our  evil 
and  corrupt  affections,  and  daily  proceeding  in  all  virtue  and  godliness 
of  living. 

%  Then  shall  he  add,  and  say, 

YE  are  to  take  care  that  this  Child  be  brought  to  the  Bishop  to  be 
confirmed  by  him,  so  soon  as  he  can  say  the  Creed,  the  Lord's 
Prayer,  and  the  Ten  Commandments,  and  is  sufficiently  instructed  in 
the  other  parts  of  the  Church-Catechism  set  forth  for  that  purpose. 


THE  MINISTRATION  OF 

PRIVATE  BAPTISM  OF  CHILDBED, 

IN  HOUSES. 

%  The  Minister  of  every  Parish  shall  often  admonish  the  People,  that  they 
defer  not  the  Baptism  of  their  Children  longer  than  the  first  or  second 
Sunday  next  after  their  birth,  or  other  Holy  Day  Jailing  between,  unless 
vpon  a  great  and  reasonable  cause. 

^  And  also  they  shall  warn  them,  that  without  like  great  cause  and  neces* 
sity,  they  procure  not  their  Children  to  be  baptized  at  home  in  their 
?touses.  Put  when  need  shall  compel  them  $q  to  do,  then  Baptism  shall 
be  administered  as  followeth. 

.% !_ 


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PRIVATE  BAPTISM  OF  CHILDREN. 


^  First,  let  the  Minister  of  the  Parish  (or,  in  his  absence,  any  other  lawful 
Minister  that  can  be  procured)  with  those  who  are  present,  call  upon 
God.  and  say  the  Lord's  Prayer,  and  so  many  of  the  Collects  appointed 
to  be  said  before  in  the  Form  of  Public  Baptism,  as  the  time  and  present 
exigence  will  suffer.  And  then,  the  Child  being  named  by  some  one  who 
is  present,  the  Minister  shall  pour  Water  upon  it,  saying  these  words  : 

NI  baptize  thee  In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of 
•  the  Holy  Ghost.    Amen. 

iT  Then  the  Minister  shall  give  thanks  unto  God,  and  say, 
\XTK  yield  thee  hearty  thanks,  most  merciful  Father,  that  it  hath 
*'  pleased  thee  to  regenerate  this  Infant  with  thy  Holy  Spirit,  to 
receive  At'm  for  thine  own  Child  by  adoption,  and  to*  incorporate  him 
into  thy  holy  Church.  And  humbly  we  beseech  thee  to  grant,  that  1iey 
being  dead  unto  sin,  and  living  unto  righteousness,  and  being  buried 
with  Christ  in  his  death,  may  crucify  the  old  man,  and  utterly  abolish 
the  whole  body  of  sin:  and  that,  as  he  is  made  partaker  of  the  death  of 
thy  Son,  he  may  also  be  partaker  of  his  resurrection:  so  that  finally, 
with  the  residue  of  thy  holy  Church,  he  may  be  an  in/ieritor  of  thine 
everlasting  kingdom ;  through  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

^  And  let  them  not  doubt,  but  that  the  Child  so  baptized  is  lawfully  and 
sufficiently  baptized,  and  ought  not  to  be  baptized  again.  Yet  neverthe- 
less, if  the  Child,  which  is  after  this  sort  baptized,  do  afteruards  live,  it 
is  expedient  that  it  be  brought  into  the  Church,  to  the  intent  that  if  the 
Minister  of  the  same  Parish  did  himself  baptize  that  Child,  the  Congre- 
gation, may  be  certified  of  the  true  Form  of  Baptism,  by  him  privately 
before  used:  In  which  case  he  shall  say  thus: 

I  CERTIFY  you,  that  according  to  the  due  and  prescribed  Order  of 
the  Church,  at  such  a  time  and  at  such  a  place,  before  divers  wit- 
nesses, I  baptized  this  Child. 

%  But  if  the  Child  were  baptized  by  any  other  lawful  Minister,  then  the 
Minister  of  the  Parish  where  the  Child  was  born  or  christened,  shall 
examine  whether  the  same  hath  been  lawfully  done.  And  if  the  Minister 
shall  find,  by  the  answers  of  such  as  bring  the  Child,  that  all  things  were 
done  as  they  ought  to  be;  then  shall  he  not  christen  the  Child  again,  but 
shall  receive  him  as  one  of  the  flock  of  true  Christian  People,  saying  thus  : 

f  CERTIFY  vou,  that  in  this  case  all  is  well  done,  and  according 


•*•  unto  due  order,  concerning  the  baptizing  of  this  Child;  who  is  now 
by  Baptism  incorporated  into  the  Christian  Church:  for  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ  doth  not  deny  his  grace  and  mercy  unto  such  Infants,  but 
most  lovingly  doth  call  them  unto  him,  as  the  holy  Gospel  doth  witness 
to  our  comfort  on  this  wise. 

^  Then  the  Minister  shall  say  as  follows .'   or  else  shall  pass  on  to  the 

questio7is  addressed  to  the  Sponsors. 
Hear  the  words  of  the  Gospel,  written  by  St.  Mark,  in  the  tenth 
Chapter,  at  the  thirteenth  Verse. 

THEY  brought  young  children  to  Christ,  that  he  should  touch  them ; 
and  his  disciples  rebuked  those  that  brought  them.  But  when 
Jesus  saw  it,  he  was  much  displeased,  and  raid  unto  them.  Suffer  the 
little  children  to  come  unto  me,  and  forbid  them  not;  for  of  such  is  the 
Kingdom  of  God  Verily  I  say  unto  you,  Whosoever  shall  not  receive 
the  Kingdom  of  God  as  a  little  child,  he  shall  not  enter  therein.  And 
he  took  them  up  in  his  arms,  put  his  hands  upon  them,  and  blessed 
them. 

^  After  the  Gospel  is  read,  the  Minister  shall  make  this  brief  Exhortation 
upon  the  words  of  the  Gospel 

BELOVED,  ye  hear  in  this  Gospel  the  words  of  our  Saviour  Christ, 
that  he  commanded  the  children  to  be  brought  unto  him;  how  he 
blamed  those  who  would  have  kept  them  from  him;  how  he  exhorteth 
all  men  to  follow  their  innocency.    Ye  perceive  how,  by  his  outward 


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PRIVATE  BAPTISM  OF  CHILDREN. 


gesture  and  deed,  he  declared  his  pood  will  toward  them;  for  he 
embraced  them  in  hi3  arms,  he  laid  hi3  hands  upon  them,  and  blessed 
them.  iJoubt  ye  not  therefore,  but  earnestly  believe,  that  he  hath 
likewise  favourably  received  this  present  Infant ;  that  he  hath  em- 
braced him  with  the  arms  of  his  mercy ;  and,  as  he  hath  promised  in 
his  holy  Word,  will  give  unto  him  the  blessing  of  eternal  life,  and 
make  him  partaker  of  his  everlasting  kingdom. 

Wherefore,  we  being  thus  persuaded  of  the  good  will  of  our  heavenly 
Father,  declared  by  his  Son  Jesus  Christ,  towards  this  Infant,  let  us 
faithfully  and  devoutly  give  thanks  unto  him,  and  say  the  Prayer 
which  the  Lord  himself  taught  us. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy  Name.  Thy 
kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  As  it  is  in  heaven. 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  As 
we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us.  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation;  But  deliver  us  from  evil.    Amen. 

%  Then  shall  the  Minister  demand  the  name  of  the  Child  ;  which  being  by  the 
Godfathers  and  Godmothers  pronounced,  the  Minister  shall  say  as  follows. 

DOST  thou,  in  the  name  of  this  Child,  renounce  the  devil  and  all  his 
works,  the  vain  pomp  and  glory  of  the  world,  with  all  covetous 
desires  of  the  same,  and  the  sinful  desires  of  the  flesh,  so  that  thou  wilt 
not  follow,  nor  be  led  by  them  ? 

Answer.  I  renounce  them  all;  and,  by  God's  help,  will  endeavour 
not  to  follow,  nor  be  led  by  them 

Minister.  Dost  thou  believe  all  the  Articles  of  the  Christian  Faith, 
as  contained  in  the  Apostles'  Creed  ? 

Answer.     I  do. 

Minister.  Wilt  thou  then  obediently  keep  God's  holy  will  and  com- 
mandments, and  walk  in  the  same  all  the  days  of  thy  life  ? 

Answer.    I  will,  by  God's  help. 

1T  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 
TT7'E  receive  this  Child  into  the  congregation  of  Christ's  flock;  and 
"'  do  *  sign  him  with  the  sign  of  the  Cross,  in  •  Here  the  Minister 
token  that  hereafter  he  shall  not  be  ashamed  to  shall  make  a  C'ron 
confess  the  faith  of  Christ  crucified,  and  manfully  upon  the  Child's 
to  fight  under  his  banner,  against  sin,  the  world,  forehead. 
and  the  devil ;  and  to  continue  Christ's  faithful  soldier  and  servant 
unto  his  life's  end.     Amen. 

5I  The  same  Rule  is  to  be  observed  here,  as  to  the  Omission  of  the  sign  of 
the  Cross,  as  in  the  Public  Baptism  of  Infants* 

1f  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 
QEErNG  now,  dearly  beloved  brethren,  that  this  Child  is  regenerate, 
^  and  grafted  into  the  body  of  Christ's  Church,  let  us  give  thanks 
unto  Almighty  God  for  these  benefits:  and  with  one  accord  make  our 
prayers  unto  him,  that  this  Child  may  lead  the  rest  of  his  life  according 
to  this  beginning. 

IT  Then  shall  be  said,  all  kneeling, 
rE  yield  thee  hearty  thanks,  most  merciful  Father,  that  it  hath 
pleased  thee  to  regenerate  this  Infant  with  thy  Holy  Spirit,  to 
receive  him  for  thine  own  Child  by  adoption,  and  to  incorporate  him 
into  thy  holy  Church.  And  humbly  we  beseech  thee  to  grant,  that  he 
being  dead  unto  sin,  and  living  unto  righteousness,  and  being  buried 
with  Christ  in  his  death,  may  crucifv  the  old  man,  and  utterly  abolish 
the  whole  body  of  sin :  and  that,  as  he  is  made  partaker  of  the  death  of 
thy  Son,  he  may  also  be  partaker  of  his  resurrection :  bo  that  finally, 
with  the  residue  of  thy  holy  Church,  he  may  be  an  inheritor  of  thine 
everlasting  kingdom ;  through  Christ  our  Lord  Amen. 
\  Then,  all  standing  up,  the  Minister  shall  say  to  the  Godfathers  and 
Godmothers  this  Exhortation  following. 


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BAPTISM  OF  THOSE  OF  RIPER  YEARS'. 


"OORASMUCH  as  this  Child  hath  promised  by  you  his  sureties  to 
■*-  renounce  the  devil  and  all  his  works,  to  believe  in  God,  and  to 
serve  him;  ye  must  remember,  that  it  is  your  parts  and  duties  to  see 
that  this  Infant  be  taught,  so  soon  as  he  shall  be  able  to  learn,  what  a 
solemn  vow,  promise,  and  profession,  he  hath  here  made  by  you.  And 
that  he  may  know  these  things  the  better,  ye  shall  call  upon  Aim  to 
hear  Sermons;  and  chiefly  ye  shall  provide,  that  he  may  learn  the 
Creed,  the  Lord's  Prayer,  and  the  Ten  Commandments,  and  all  other 
things  which  a  Christian  ought  to  know  and  believe  to  his  soul's 
health;  and  thnt  this  Child  may  be  virtuously  brought  up  to  lead  a 
godly  and  a  Christian  life ;  remembering  always,  that  Baptism  doth 
represent  unto  us  our  profession ;  which  is,  to  follow  the  example  of 
our  Saviour  Christ,  and  to  be  made  like  unto  him;  that,  as  he  died, 
and  rose  again  for  us,  so  should  we,  who  are  baptized,  die  from  sin, 
and  rise  again  unto  righteousness;  continually  mortifying  all  our  evil 
and  corrupt  affections,  and  daily  proceeding  in  all  virtue  and  godliness 
of  living. 

1T  Then  shall  he  add,  and  say, 
VE  are  to  take  care  that  this  Child  be  brought  to  the  Bishop  to  be- 
*■    confirmed  by  him,  so  soon  as  he  can  say  the  Creed,  the  Lord's 
Prayer,  and  the  Ten  Commandments,  and  is  sufficiently  instructed  in. 
the  other  parts  of  the  Church-Catechism  set  forth  for  that  purpose. 
%  But  if  they  who  bring  the  Infant  to  the  Church  do  make  such  uncertain 
Answers  to  tlie  Minister's  Questions,  as  that  it  cannot  appear  that  the 
Child  was  baptized  with  Water,  In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the 
Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  {which  are  essential  parts  of  Baptism,) 
then  let  the  Minister  baptize  it  in  the  Form  before  appointed  for  Public 
Baptism  of  Infants;  saving  that  at  the  dipping  of  the  Child  in  the  Fonty. 
he  shall  use  this  Form  of  words  : 

IF  thou  art  not  already  baptized,  JV.  I  baptize  thee  In  the  Name  of  the 
Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.    Amen. 

^  If  Infant  Baptism,  and  the  receiving  of  Infants  baptized  in  private,  are 
to  be' at  the  same  time,  the  Minister  may  make  the  Questions  to  the 
Sponsors,  and  the  succeeding  Prayers,  serve  for  both.  And  again,  after 
the  Immersion,  or  the  pouring  of  Water,  and  the  receiving  into  the 
Churchy  the  Minister  may  use  tlie  remainder  of  the  Service  for  both. 


THE  MINISTRATION  OF 

BAPTISM  TO  SUCH  AS  ARE  OF 
RIPER  YEARS, 

AND  ABLE  TO  ANSWER  FOR  THEMSELVES. 

%  When  any  such  Persons  as  are  of  riper  years  are  to  be  baptized,  timely 
notice  shall  be  given  to  the  Minister;  that  so  due  care  may  be  taken  for 
their  examination,  whether  they  be  sufficiently  instructed  in  the  Principles 
of  the  Christian  Religion;  and  that  they  may  be  exhorted  to  prepare 
themselves,  with  Prayers  and  Fasting,  for  the  receiving  of  this  holy 
Sacrament. 

^  And  if  they  shall  be  found  fit,  then  the  Godfathers  and  Godmothers  (the 
People  being  assembled  upon  the  Sunday,  Holy  Day,  or  Prayer  Day 
appointed)  shall  be  ready  to  present  them  at  the  Font,  immediately  after 
the  second  Lesson,  either  at  Morning  or  Evening  Prayer,  as  the  Minister, 
in  his  discretion,  shall  think  fit. 

%  And  standing  there,  the  Minister  sJiall  ask,  whether  any  of  the  Persons 
here  presented  be  baptized,  or  no:  If  they  shall  answer,  No  ;  then  shall 
Vie  Minister  s<jy  thus: 


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BAPTISM  OF  THOSE  OF  RIPER  YEARS. 


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EARLY  beloved,  forasmuch  as  all  men  are  conceived  and  born  in 
sin,  (and  that  which  is  born  of  the  flesh  is  flf  sh.^t  and  they  who  are 
in  the  flesh  cannot  please  God,  but  live  in  sin,  committing  many  actual 
transgressions  ;  and  our  Saviour  Christ  saith,  None  can  enter  into  the 
Kingdom  of  God,  except  he  be  regenerate  and  born  anew  of  Water  and 
of  the  Holy  Ghost  ;  I  beseech  you  to  call  upon  God  the  Father,  through 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  that  of  his  bounteous  goodness  he  will  grant  to 
these  Persons  that  which  by  nature  they  cannot  have  ;  that  they  may  be 
baptized  with  Water  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  received  into  Christ  s 
holy  Church,  and  be  made  lively  numbers  of  the  same. 
«|  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 
Let  us  pray. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who  of  thy  great  mercy  didst  save 
Noah  and  his  family  in  the  ark  from  perishing  by  water  ;  and  also 
didst  safely  lead  the  chfldren  of  Israel  thy  people  through  the  Red  Sea, 
figuring  thereby  thy  holy  Baptism  ;  and  by  the  Baptism  of  thy  well- 
beloved  Son  .lesus  Christ,  in  the  river  Jordan,  didst  sanctify  the 
element  of  Water  to  the  mystical  washing  away  of  sin  ;  We  beseech 
thee,  for  thine  infinite  mercies,  that  thou  wilt  mercifully  look  upon 
these  thy  Servants;  wash  them  and  sanctify  them  with  the  Holy  Ghost ; 
that  they,  being  delivered  from  thy  wrath,  may  be  received  into  the 
ark  of  Christ's  Church  ;  and  being  steadfast  in  faith,  joyful  through 
hope,  and  rooted  in  charity,  may  so  pass  the  waves  of  this  trouble- 
some world,  that  finally  they  may  come  to  the  land  of  everlasting  life, 
there  to  reign  with  thee,  world  without  end  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

f  Or  this. 

ALMIGHTY  and  immortal  God,  the  aid  of  all  who  need,  the  helper 
of  all  who  flee  to  thee  for  succour,  the  life  of  those  who  believe, 
and  the  resurrection  of  the  dead  :  We  call  upon  thee  for  these  Persons, 
that  they,  coming  to  thy  holy  Baptism,  may  receive  remission  of  their 
sins,  by  spiritual  regeneration.  Receive  them,  O  Lord,  as  thou  hast 
promised  by  thy  well-beloved  Son,  saying,  Ask,  and  ye  shaU  receive  ; 
seek,  and  ye  shall  find  ;  knock,  and  it  shall  be  opened  unto  you.  So 
give  now  unto  us  who  ask  :  let  us  who  seek,  find  ;  open  the  gate  unto 
us  who  knock  ;  that  these  Persons  may  enjoy  the  everlasting  benedic- 
tion of  thy  heavenly  washing,  and  may  come  to  the  eternal  kingdom 
which  thou  hast  promised  by  Christ  our  Lord.  A  men. 
■I   Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

Hear  the  words  of  the  Gospel,  written  by  St.  John,  in  the  third  Chapter, 
beginning  at  the  first  Verse. 

THERE  was  a  man  of  the  Pharisees,  named  Nicodemus,  a  ruler  of 
the  Jews.  The  same  came  to  Jesus  by  night,  and  said  unto  him, 
Rabbi,  we  know  that  thou  art  a  teacher  come  from  God  ;  for  no  man 
can  do  these  miracles  that  thou  doest,  except  God  be  with  him.  Jesus 
answered  and  said  unto  him,  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  thee,  Except  a 
man  be  born  again,  he  cannot  see  the  Kingdom  of  God.  Nicodemus 
saith  unto  him,  How  can  a  man  be  born  when  he  is  old  ?  can  he  enter 
the  second  time  into  his  mother's  womb,  and  be  born  ?  Jesus  answered, 
Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  thee,  Except  a  man  be  born  of  water  and  of 
the  Spirit,  he  cannot  enter  into  the  Kingdom  of  God.  That  which  is 
born  of  the  flesh  is  flesh  ;  and  that  which  is  born  of  the  Spirit  is  spirit. 
Marvel  not  that  I  said  unto  thee,  Ye  must  be  born  again.  The  wind 
bloweth  where  it  listeth,  and  thou  hearest  the  sound  thereof ;  but 
canst  not  tell  whence  it  cometh,  and  whither  it  goeth  :  so  is  every  one 
that  is  born  of  the  Spirit. 

^  After  which  he  shall  say  this  Exhortation  folloicing. 
ELOVED,  ye  hear  in  this  Gospel  the  express  words  of  our  Saviour 
Christ,  that  except  a  man  be  born  of  Water  and  of  the  Spirit,  be 
cannot  enter  into  the  Kingdom  of  God.    Whereby  ye  may  perceive  the 


B 


j. 


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BAPTISM  OF  TIIOSE  OF  RIPER  YEARS. 

great  necessity  of  this  Sacrament,  where  it  may  be  had.  Likewise, 
immediately  before  his  ascension  into  heaven,  (as  we  read  in  the  last 
Chapter  of  Saint  Mark's  Gospel,)  he  gave  command  to  his  disciples, 
saying,  Go  ye  into  all  the  world,  and  preach  the  Gospel  to  every  crea- 
ture. He  that  believeth  and  is  baptized  shall  be  saved  ;  but  he  that 
believeth  not  shall  be  damned.  Which  also  showeth  unto  us  the  great 
benefit  we  reap  thereby.  For  which  cause  Saint  Peter  the  Apostle, 
when  upon  his  first  preaching  of  the  Gospel  many  were  pricked  at  the 
heart,  and  said  to  him  and  the  rest  of  the  Apostles,  Men  and  brethren, 
what  shall  we  do  ?  replied  and  said  unto  them,  Kepent,  and  be  baptized 
every  one  of  you  for  the  remission  of  sins,  and  ye  shall  receive  the  gift 
of  the  Holy  Ghost.  For  the  promise  is  to  you  and  your  children,  and 
to  all  that  are  afar  off,  even  as  many  as  the  Lord  our  God  shall  call. 
And  with  many  other  words  exhorted  he  them,  saying,  Save  yourselves 
from  this  untoward  generation.  For  (as  the  same  Apostle  testifieth  in 
another  place)  even  Baptism  doth  also  now  save  us,  (not  the  putting 
away  of  the  filth  of  the  flesh,  but  the  answer  of  a  good  conscience 
towards  God,)  by  the  resurrection  of  Jesus  Christ.  Doubt  ye  not  there- 
fore, but  earnestly  believe,  that  he  will  favourably  receive  these  present 
Persons,  truly  repenting,  and  coming  unto  him  by  faith  ;  that  he  will 
grant  them  remission  of  their  sins,  and  bestow  upon  them  the  Holy 
Ghost  ;  that  he  will  give  them  the  blessing  of  eternal  life,  and  make 
them  partakers  of  his  everlasting  kingdom. 

Wherefore  we  being  thus  persuaded  of  the  good  will  of  our  heavenly 
Father  towards  these  Persons,  declared  by  his  Son  Jesus  Christ  ;  let  us 
faithfully  and  devoutly  give  thanks  to  him,  and  say, 
A  LMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  heavenly  Father,  wc  give  thee 
-^*-  humble  thanks,  for  that  thou  hast  vouchsafed  to  call  us  to  the 
knowledge  of  thy  grace,  and  faith  in  thee  :  Increase  this  knowledge, 
and  confirm  this  faith  in  us  evermore.  Give  thy  Holy  Spirit  to  ilvese 
Persons,  that  they  may  be  born  again,  and  be  made  heirs  of  everlasting 
salvation  ;  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  thee  and  the  Holy  Spirit,  now  and  for  ever.     Amen. 

1T  Then  the  Minister  shall  speak  to  the  Persons  to  be  baptized  on  this  wise  : 
YK^ELL-BELOVED,  who  are  come  hither  desiring  to  receive  holy 
*  V   Baptism,  ye  have  heard  how  the  congregation  hath  prayed,  that 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  would  vouchsafe  to  receive  you  and  bless  you,  to 
release  you  of  your  sins,  to  give  you  the  Kingdom  of  Heaven,  and 
everlasting  hfe.   Ye  have  heard  also,  that  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  hath  pro- 
mised in  his  holy  Word  to  grant  all  those  things  that  we  have  prayed 
for  ;  which  promise  he,  for  his  part,  will  most  surely  keep  and  perform- 
Wherefore,  after  this  promise  made  by  Christ,  ye  must  also  faithfully, 
for  your  part,  in  the  presence  of  these  your  Witnesses,  and  this  whole 
congregation,  promise  and  answer  to  the  following  Questions. 
5  The  Minister  shall  then  demand  of  the  Persons  to  be  baptized  as  follows : 
tlte  Questions  being  considered  as  addressed  to  them  severally,  and  the 
Answers  to  be  made  accordingly. 

Question. 

DOST  thou  renounce  the  devil  and  all  his  works,  the  vain  pomp  and 
glory  of  the  world,  with  all  covetous  desires  of  the  same,  and  the  sin- 
ful desires  of  the  flesh,  so  that  thou  wilt  nor.  follow,  nor  be  led  by  them  ? 

Answer.  I  renounce  them  all  ;  and,  by  God's  help,  will  endeavour 
not  to  follow,  nor  be  led  by  them.  , 

Question.  Dost  thou  believe  all  the  Articles  of  the  Christian  Faith, 
as  contained  in  the  Apostles'  Creed  ? 

Answer.     I  do. 

Question.     Wilt  thou  be  baptized  in  this  Faith  ? 

Answer.    That  is  my  desire. 

Question.  Wilt  thou  then  obediently  keep  God's  holy  will  and  com- 
mandments, and  walk  in  the  same  all  the  days  of  thy  life  ? 

Answer.    I  will,  by  God's  help. 


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BAPTISM  OF  THOSE  OF  RIPER  YEARS. 


%  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

O  MERCIFUL  God,  grant  that  the  old  Adam  in  these  Persons  may  be 
so  buried,  that  the  new  man  may  be  raised  up  in  them.     Amen. 

Grant  that  all  sinful  affections  may  die  in  them,  and  that  all  things 
belonging  to  the  Spirit  may  live  and  grow  in  them.     Amen. 

Grant  that  they  may  have  power  and  strength  to  have  victory,  and 
to  triumph,  against  the  devil,  the  world,  and  the  flesh.     Amen. 

Grant  that  they,  being  here  dedicated  to  thee  by  our  office  and 
ministry,  may  also  be  endued  with  heavenly  virtues,  and  everlastingly 
rewarded,  through  thy  mercy,  O  blessed  Lord  God,  who  dost  live,  and 
govern  all  things,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

ALMIGHTY,  everliving  God,  whose  most  dearly  beloved  Son  Jesus 
Christ,  for  the  forgiveness  of  our  sins,  did  shed  out  of  his  most 
precious  side  both  water  and  blood  ;  and  gave  commandment  to  his 
disciples,  that  they  should  go  teach  all  nations,  and  baptize  them  In 
the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost ; 
Regard,  we  beseech  thee,  the  supplications  of  thy  congregation  ; 
sanctify  this  Water  to  the  mystical  washing  away  of  sin  ;  and  grant 
that  the  Persons  now  to  be  baptized  therein,  may  receive  the  fulness  of 
thy  grace,  and  ever  remain  in  the  number  of  thy  faithful  children  ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

^  Then  shall  the  Minister  take  each  Person  to  be  baptized  by  the  right 
hand;  and  placing  him  conveniently  by  the  Font,  according  to  his 
discretion,  shall  ask  the  Godfathers  and  Godmothers  the  Name;  and 
then  shall  dip  him  in  the  water,  or  pour  water  upon  him,  saying, 

NI  baptize  thee  In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of 
•  the  Holy  Ghost.    Amen. 

%  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 
TT^E  receive  this  Person  into  the  congregation  of  Christ's  flock;  and 
*  *  do  *  sign  him  with  the  sign  of  the  Cros6,  in  token  •  Here  the  Minister 
that  hereafter  he  shall  not  be  ashamed  to  confess  the  shall  make  a  Cross 
faith  of  Christ  crucified,  and  manfully  to  fight  under  upon  the  Person's 
his  banner,  against  sin,  the  world,  and  the  devil  ;  forehead. 
and  to  continue  Christ's  faithful  soldier  and  servant  unto/iw  life's  end. 
Amen. 

%  The  same  Rule,  as  to  the  Omission  of  the  sign  of  the  Crow,  is  to  be 

observed  here,  as  in  the  Baptism  of  Infants. 

If  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

SEEING  now,  dearly  beloved  brethren,  that  these  Persons  are  rege- 
nerate, and  grafted  into  the  body  of  Christ's  Church,  let  us  give 
thanks  unto  Almighty  God  for  these  benefits  ;  and  with  one  accord 
make  our  prayers  unto  him,  that  they  may  lead  the  rest  of  their  life 
according  to  this  beginning. 

5f  Then  shall  be  said  the  Lard's  Prayer,  all  kneeling. 
i\JR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy  Name.  Thy 
kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  As  it  is  in  heaven. 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  As 
we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us.  And  lead  us  not  into  temp- 
tation ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil.    Amen. 

WE  yield  thee  humble  thanks,  O  heavenly  Father,  that  thou  hast 
vouchsafed  to  call  us  to  the  knowledge  of  thy  grace,  and  faith  in 
thee  :  Increase  this  knowledge,  and  confirm  this  faith  in  us  evermore. 
Give  thy  Holy  Spirit  to  these  Persons;  that,  being  now  born  again,  and 
made  heirs  of  everlasting  salvation,  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  tftey 
may  continue  thy  Servants,  and  attain  thy  promises  ;  through  the 
same  Lord  Jesus  Christ  thy  Son,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee,  in 
the  unity  of  the  same  Holy  Spirit,  everlastingly.  Amen. 
^  Then,  ail  standing  up.  tlie  Minister  shall  use  this  Exhortation  following  ; 
speaking  to  the  Godfathers  and  Godmothers  first. 


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-&• 


A  CATECHISM. 


FORASMUCH  as  these  Persons  have  promised,  in  your  presence,  to 
renounce  the  devil  and  all  his  works,  to  believe  in  God,  and  to 
serve  him  :  ye  must  remember,  that  it  is  your  part  and  duty  to  put 
them  in  mind,  what  a  solemn  vow,  promise,  and  profession,  they  have 
now  made  before  this  congregation,  and  especially  before  you  their 
chosen  witnesses.  And  ye  are  also  to  call  upon  them  to  use  all  diligence 
to  be  rightly  instructed  in  God's  holy  Word  ;  that  so  they  may  grow  in 
grace,  and  in  the  knowledge  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  live  godly, 
righteously,  and  soberly,  in  this  present  world. 

•T  And  then,  speaking  to  the  baptized  Persons,  he  ahall  proceed  and  say, 

AND  as  for  you,  who  have  now  by  Baptism  put  on  Christ,  it  is  your 
part  and  duty  also,  being  made  the  children  of  God  and  of  the 
light,  by  faith  in  Jesus  Christ,  to  walk  answerably  to  your  Christian 
calling,  and  as  becometb  the  children  of  light  ;  remembering  always 
that  Baptism  representeth  unto  us  our  profession  ;  which  is,  to  follow 
the  example  of  our  Saviour  Christ,  and  to  be  made  like  unto  him  ;  that 
as  he  died,  and  rose  again  for  us,  so  should  we,  who  are  baptized,  die 
from  sin,  and  rise  again  unto  righteousness  ;  continually  mortifying 
all  our  evil  and  corrupt  affections,  and  daily  proceeding  in  all  virtue 
and  godliness  of  living. 

*  It  is  expedient  that  every  Person,  thus  baptized,  shouid  be  confirmed  by 
the  Bishop,  so  soon  after  his  Baptism  as  conveniently  may  be;  that  so  h* 
may  be  admitted  to  the  Holy  Communion. 

^  Whereas  necessity  may  require  the  baptizing  0/ Adults  in  private  houses, 
in  consideration  of  extreme  sickness ;  the  same  is  hereby  allowed  in  that 
ease.  And  a  convenient  number  of  persons  shall  be  assembled  in  the 
house  where  the  Sacrament  is  to  be  performed.  And  in  the  exhortation. 
Well-beloved,  &c.  instead  of  these  words,  come  hither  desiring,  shall 
be  inserted  this  word,  desirous. 


%  If  there  be  occasion  for  the  Office  of  Infant  Baptism  and  that  of  Adults 
at  the  same  time,  the  Minister  shall  use  the  exhortation  and  one  of  the 
prayers  next  following  in  the  Office  for  Adults  ;  only,  in  the  exhortation 
and  prayer,  after  the  wordi,  these  Persons,  and  these  thy  Servants, 
adding,  and  these  Infants.  Then  the  Minister  shall  proceed  to  the 
questions  to  be  demanded  in  the  cases  respectively.  After  the  Immersion, 
or  the  pouring  of  water,  the  prayer  shall  be  as  in  this  service  ;  only,  after 
the  words,  these  Persons,  shall  be  added,  and  these  Infants.  After 
which  the  remaining  part  of  each  service  shall  be  used ;  first  that  for 
Adults,  and  lastly  that  for  Infants. 

5^  If  any  persons,  not  baptized  in  their  infancy,  shall  be  brought  to  be* 
baptized  before  they  come  to  years  of  discretion  to  anncer  for  themselves, 
it  may  suffice  to  use  the  Office  for  Public  Baptism  of  Infants  ;  or,  in  case 
of  extreme  danger,  the  Office  for  Private  Baptism;  only  changing  the 
word  Infant,  for  Child,  or  Person,  as  occasion  requireth. 


A    CATECHISM: 

THAT  IS  TO  SAT, 

AS"  INSTRUCTION,  TO  BE  LEARNED  BY  EVERY  PERSON  BEFORE 

HE  BE  BROUGHT  TO  BE  CONFIRMED  BY  THE  BISHOP. 

Question, 
TT7"  HAT  is  your  Name  ? 
"      Ansicer'.     N.  or  M. 
Question.    Who  gave  you  this  Name  ? 

Answer.    My  Sponsors  in  Baptism  :  wherein  I  was  made  a  member 
of  Christ,  the  child  of  God,  and  an  inheritor  of  the  Kingdom  of  Heaven. 
Question.    What  did  your  Sponsors  then  for  you  ? 


* 


A  CATECHISE. 


Gnawer.  They  did  promise  and  vow  three  things  in  my  name-  First, 
that  I  should  renounce  the  devil  and  all  his  works,  the  pomps  and 
vanity  of  this  wicked  world,  and  all  the  sinful  lusts  of  the  flesh. 
Secondly,  that  I  should  believe  all  the  Articles  of  the  Christian  Faith. 
And  Thirdly,  that  I  should  keep  God's  holy  will  and  commandments, 
and  walk  in  the  same  all  the  days  of  my  life. 

Question.  Dost  thou  not  think  that  thou  art  bound  to  believe,  and  to 
do,  as  they  have  promised  for  thee  ? 

Answer.  Yes,  verily  ;  and  by  God's  help  so  I  will.  And  I  heartily 
thank  our  heavenly  Father,  that  he  hath  called  me  to  this  state  of 
salvation,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour.  And  I  pray  unto  God  to 
give  me  his  grace,  that  I  may  continue  in  the  same  unto  my  life's  end. 

Catechist.    Rehearse  the  Articles  of  thy  Belief. 

Answer. 

IBELIEVF  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of  heaven  and  earth: 
And  in  Jesus  Christ  his  only  Son  our  Lord  ;  Who  was  conceived  by 
the  Holy  Ghost,  Born  of  the  Virgin  Mary  ;  Suffered  under  Pontius 
Pilate,  Was  crucified,  dead,  and  buried  ;  He  descended  into  hell,  The 
third  day  he  rose  from  the  dead  ;  He  ascended  into  heaven.  And  sitteth 
on  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father  Almighty  ;  From  thence  he  shall 
come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ;  The  holy  Catholic  Church,  The  Com- 
munion of  Saints  ;  The  Forgiveness  of  sins  ;  The  Resurrection  of  the 
body  ;  And  the  Life  everlasting.    Amen. 

Question.  What  dost  thou  chiefly  learn  in  these  Articles  of  thy  Belief  ? 

Answer.  First,  I  learn  to  believe  in  God  the  Father,  who  hath  made 
me,  and  all  the  world. 

Secondly,  in  God  the  Son,  who  hath  redeemed  me,  and  all  mankind. 

Thirdly,  in  God  the  Holy  Ghost,  who  sanctifieth  me,  and  all  the 
people  of  God. 

Question.  You  said  that  your  Sponsors  did  promise  for  you,  that  you 
should  keep  God"s  Commandments.    Tell  me  how  many  there  are  5 

Answer.     Ten. 

Question.     Which  are  they  ? 

Answer. 
HHHE  same  which  God  spake  in  the  twentieth  Chapter  of  Exodus, 
-■-   saying,  I  am  the  Lord  thy  God,  who  brought  thee  out  of  the  land 
of  Egypt,  out  of  the  house  of  bondage. 

I.  Thou  shalt  have  none  other  gods  but  me. 

II.  Thou  shalt  not  make  to  thyself  any  graven  image,  nor  the  like- 
ness of  any  thing  that  is  in  heaven  above,  or  in  the  earth  beneath,  or 
in  the  water  under  the  earth.  Thou  shalt  not  bow  down  to  them,  nor 
worship  them  :  for  I  the  Lord  thy  God  am  a  jealous  God,  and  visit  the 
sins  of  the  fathers  upon  the  children,  unto  the  third  and  fourth  genera- 
tion of  them  that  hate  me  ;  and  show  mercy  unto  thousands  in  them 
that  love  me,  and  keep  my  commandments. 

III.  Thou  6halt  not  take  the  Name  of  the  Lord  thy  God  in  vain  :  for 
the  Lord  will  not  hold  him  guiltless,  that  taketh  his  Name  in  vain. 

IV.  Remember  that  thou  keep  holy  the  Sabbath-day.  Six  days  6halt 
thou  labour,  and  do  all  that  thou  hast  to  do  ;  but  the  seventh  day  is  the 
Sabbath  of  the  Lord  thy  God.  In  it  thou  shalt  do  no  manner  of  work  ; 
thou,  and  thy  son,  and  thy  daughter,  thy  man-servant,  and  thy  maid- 
servant, thy  cattle,  and  the  stranger  that  is  within  thy  gates.  For  in 
?ix  days  the  Lord  made  heaven  and  earth,  the  sea,  and  all  that  in  them 
is,  and  rested  the  seventh  day:  wherefore  the  Lord  blessed  the  seventh 
day,  and  hallowed  it. 

V.  Honour  thy  father  and  thy  mother ;  that  thy  days  may  be  long 
in  the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  giveth  thee. 

VI.  Thou  shalt  do  no  murder. 

VII.  Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 

VIII.  Thou  shalt  not  steal. 


•V 


A  CATECHISM. 


IX-  Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy  neighbour. 

X.  Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbour's  house,  thou  shalt  not  covet 
thy  neighbour's  wife,  nor  his  servant,  nor  his  maid,  nor  his  ox,  nor  his 
ass,  nor  any  thing  that  is  his. 

Question.    What  dost  thou  chiefly  learn  by  these  Commandments  ? 

Answer.  I  learn  two  things  ;  my  duty  towards  God,  and  my  duty 
towards  my  Neighbour. 

Question.     What  is  thy  duty  towards  God  ? 

Answer.  My  duty  towards  God,  is  to  believe  in  him,  to  fear  him, 
and  to  love  him  with  all  my  heart,  with  all  my  mind,  with  all  my  soul, 
and  with  all  my  strength  ;  to  worship  him,  to  give  him  thanks, "to  put 
my  whole  trust  in  him,  to  call  upon  him,  to  honour  his  holy  Name  and 
his  "Word,  and  to  serve  him  truly  all  the  days  of  my  life. 

Question.     What  is  thy  duty  towards  thy  Neighbour  ? 

Answer.  My  duty  towards  my  Neighbour,  is  to  love  him  as  myself, 
and  to  do  to  all  men,  as  I  would  they  should  do  unto  me:  To  "love, 
honour,  and  succour  my  father  and  mother  :  To  honour  and  obey  the 
civil  authority  :  To  submit  myself  to  all  my  governors,  teachers, 
spiritual  pastors  and  masters  :  To  order  myself  lowly  and  reverently 
to  all  my  betters  :  To  hurt  nobody  by  word  or  deed  :  To  be  true  and 
just  in  all  my  dealings  :  To  bear  no  malice  nor  hatred  in  my  heart  : 
To  keep  my  hands  from  picking  and  stealing,  and  my  tongue  from  evil 
speaking,  lying,  and  slandering  :  To  keep  my  body  in  temperance, 
soberness,  and  chastity  :  Not  to  covet  nor  desire  other  men's  goods  ; 
but  to  learn  and  labour  truly  to  get  mine  own  living,  and  to  do  my 
duty  in  that  state  of  life  unto  which  it  shall  please  God  to  call  me. 

Catechist.  My  good  Child,  know  this  ;  that  thou  art  not  able  to  do 
these  things  of  thyself,  nor  to  walk  in  the  Commandments  of  God,  and 
to  serve  him,  without  his  special  grace  ;  which  thou  must  learn  at  all 
times  to  call  for  by  diligent  prayer.  Let  me  hear,  therefore,  if  thou 
canst  say  the  Lord's  Prayer. 

A  nswer. 

OUR  Fathef,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy  Name.  Thy 
kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  As  it  is  in  heaven. 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  As 
we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us.  And  lead  us  not  into  temp- 
tation ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil.     Amen. 

Question.     What  desirest  thou  of  God  in  this  Prayer  ? 

Answer.  1  desire  my  Lord  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  is  the 
giver  of  all  goodness,  to  send  his  grace  unto  me,  and  to  all  people  ; 
that  we  may  worship  him,  serve  him,  and  obey  him,  as  we  ought  to  do. 
And  I  pray  unto  God,  that  he  will  send  us  all  things  that  are  needful 
both  for  our  souls  and  bodies  :  and  that  he  will  be  merciful  unto  us, 
and  forgive  us  our  sins  :  and  that  it  will  please  him  to  save  and  defend 
U9  in  all  dangers  both  of  soul  and  body  ;  and  that  he  will  keep  us  from 
all  sin  and  wickedness,  and  from  our  spiritual  enemy,  and  from  ever- 
lasting death.  And  this  I  trust  he  will  do  of  his  mercy  and  goodness, 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.    And  therefore  I  say,  Amen,  So  be  it. 

Question. 

HOW  many  Sacraments  hath  Christ  ordained  in  his  Church? 
Answer.    Two  only,  as  generally  necessary  to  salvation  ;  that  is 
to  say.  Baptism,  and  the  Supper  of  the  Lord. 

Question,     What  meanest  thou  by  this  word  Sacrament  ? 
Answer.     I  mean  an  outward  and  visible   sign   of  an   inward  and 
spiritual  grace  given  unto  us  ;  ordained  by  Christ  himself,  as  a  means 
whereby  we  receive  the  same,  and  a  pledge  to  assure  us  thereof. 
Question.     How  many  parts  are  th°re  in  a  Sacrampnt  ? 

Two  ;  the  outward  visible  Bign,  and  the  inward  spiritual 


Answer. 
grace. 
Question, 
Answer. 


Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 


I 


What  is  the  outward  visible  sign,  or  form  in  Baptism  ? 
Water  :  wherein  the  person  is  baptized,  In  the  Same  qf  the 


THE  ORDER  OF  CONFIRMATION. 


Question.    What  is  the  inward  and  spiritual  grace  ? 

Answer.  A  death  unto  sin,  and  a  new  birth  unto  righteousness  :  for 
being  by  nature  born  in  sin,  and  the  children  of  wrath,  we  are  hereby 
made  the  children  of  grace. 

Question.    Whnt  is  required  of  persons  to  be  bnptized  ? 

Answer.  Repentance,  whereby  they  forsake  sin  ;  and  Faith,  where- 
by they  steadfastly  believe  the  promises  of  God  made  to  them  in  that 
Sacrament. 

Question.  Why  then  are  Infants  baptized,  when  by  reason  of  their 
tender  age  they  cannot  perform  the"m  ? 

Answer.  Because  they  promise  them  both  by  their  Sureties;  which 
promise,  when  they  come  to  age,  themselves  are  bound  to  perform. 

Question.     Why  was  the  Sacrament  of  the  Lord's  Supper  ordained  ? 

Answer.  For  the  continual  remembrance  of  the  sacrifice  of  the  death 
of  Christ,  and  of  the  benefits  which  we  receive  thereby. 

Question.     What  is  the  outward  part  or  sign  of  the  Lord's  Supper? 
Bread  and  Wine,  which  the  Lord  hath  commanded  to  be 


Answer. 
received. 
Question, 
Answer. 


What  is  the  inward  part,  or  thing  signified  ? 
The  Body  and  Blood  of  Christ,  which  are  spiritually  taken 
and  received  by  the  faithful  in  the  Lord's  Supper. 

Question.     What  are  the  benefits  whereof  we  are  partakers  thereby  ? 
Answer.    The  strengthening  and  refreshing  of  our  souls  by  the  Body 
and  Blood  of  Christ,  as  our  bodies  are  by  the  Bread  and  Wine. 

Question.    What  is  required  of  those  who  come  to  the  Lord's  Supper  ? 
Answer.    To  examine  themselves,  whether  they  repent  them  truly  of 
their  former  sins,  steadfastly  purposing  to  lead  a  new  life  ;   have  a 
lively  faith  in  God's  mercy  through  Christ,  with  a  thankful  remem- 
brance of  his  death  ;  and  be  in  charity  with  all  men. 
*$  The  Minister  of  every  Parish  shall  diligently,  upon  Sundays  and  Holy 
Days,  or  on  some  other  convenient  occasions,  openly  in  the  Church,  in- 
struct or  examine  so  many  Children  0/ his  Pai-ish,  sent  unto  him,  as  he 
shall  think-  convenient,  in  some  part  of  this  Catechism. 
^  And  all  Fathers,  Mothers,  Masters,  and  Mistresses,  shall  cause  their 
Children,  Servants,  and  Apprentices,  who  have  not  learned  their  Cate- 
chisni,  to  come  to  the  Church  at  the  time  appointed,  and  obediently  tv 
hear  and  to  be  ordered  by  the  Minister,  until  such  time  as  they  have 
learned  all  that  is  here  appointed/or  them  to  learn. 
%  So  soon  as  Children  are  come  to  a  competent  age,  and  can  say  the  Creed, 
the  Lord's  Prayer,  and  the  Ten  Commandments,  and  can  answer  to  the 
other  questions  0/  this  short  Catechism,  they  shall  be  brought  to  the 
Bishop. 

iJ  And  whensoever  the  Bishop  shall  give  knowledge  for  Children  to  be 
brought  unto  him  for  their  Confirmation,  the  Minister  of  every  Parish 
shall  either  bring,  or  tend  in  uriting,  with  his  hand  subscribed  thereunto, 
the  Names  of  all  such  Persons  within  his  Parish,  as  he  shall  think  fit  10 
be  presented  to  the  Bishop  to  be  confirmed. 


THE  ORDER  OF 

CONFIRMATION, 

OR  LAYING  ON  OF  HANDS  UPON  THOSE  WHO  ARE  BAPTIZED 
AND  COME  TO  YEARS  OF  DISCRETION. 

%  Upon  the  day  appointed,  all  that  are  to  be  then  confirmed,  being  plated 

and  standing  in  order  before  the  Bishop  ;  he,  or  some  other  Minister 

appointed  by  him.  shall  read  this  Preface  following. 

T^O  the  end  that  Confirmation  may  be  ministered  to  the  more  edifying 

■*-   of  such  as  shall  receive  it,  the  Church  hath  thought  good  to  order, 


* 


■+ 


JU 


THE  ORDER  OF  CONFIRMATION. 


That  none  shall  be  confirmed,  but  such  as  can  say  the  Creed,  the  Lord's 
Prayer,  and  the  Ten  Commandments  ;  and  can  also  answer  to  such 
other  Questions,  as  in  the  short  Catechism  are  contained  :  which  order 
is  very  convenient  to  be  observed  ;  to  the  end  that  children,  being 
now  come  to  the  years  of  discretion,  and  having  learned  what  their 
Godfathers  and  Godmothers  promised  for  them  in  Baptism,  may  them- 
selves, with  their  own  mouth  and  consent,  openly  before  the  Church, 
ratify  and  confirm  the  same  ;  and  also  promise,  that,  by  the  grace  of 
God,  they  will  evermore  endeavour  themselves  faithfully  to  observe 
such  things,  as  they,  by  their  own  confession,  have  assented  unto. 

1f  Then  shall  the  Bishop  say, 

DO  ye  here,  in  the  presence  of  God,  and  of  this  congregation,  renew 
the  solemn  promise  and  vow  that  ye  made,  or  that  was  made  in 
your  name,  at  your  Baptism  ;  ratifying  and  confirming  the  same  ;  and 
acknowledging  yourselves  bound  to  believe  and  to  do  all  those  things 
which  ye  then  undertook,  or  your  Sponsors  then  undertook,  for  you  ? 

^  And  every  one  shall  audibly  answer, 

I  do. 

Bishop. 

OUR  help  is  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord; 
Answer.     Who  hath  made  heaven  and  earth. 
Bishop.     Blessed  be  the  Name  of  the  Lord  ; 
Answer,     Henceforth,  world  without  end. 
Bishop.     Lord,  hear  our  prayer. 
Answer.    And  let  our  cry  come  unto  thee. 

Bishop.    Let  us  pray. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everliving  God,  who  hast  vouchsafed  to  regenerate 
these  thy  servants  by  Water  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  hast  given 
unto  them  forgiveness  of  all  their  sins  ;  Strengthen  them,  we  beseech 
thee,  O  Lord,  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter,  and  daily  increase 
in  them  thy  manifold  gifts  of  grace  ;  the  spirit  of  wisdom  and  under- 
standing, the  spirit  of  counsel  and  ghostly  strength,  the  spirit  of  know- 
ledge and  true  godliness  ;  and  fill  them,  O  Lord,  with  the  Bpirit  of  thy 
holy  fear,  now  and  for  ever.    Amen. 

%  Then  all  of  them  in  order  kneeling  be/ore  the  Bishop,  he.  shall  lay  his 
hands  upon  the  head  of  every  one  severally,  saying, 

DEFEND,  O  Lord,  this  thy  Child  [or,  this  thy  Servant]  with  thy 
heavenly  grace  ;  that  he  may  continue  thine  for  ever  ;  and  daily 
increase  in  thy  Holy  Spirit  more  and  more,  until  he  come  unto  thy 
everlasting  kingdom.     Amen. 

f   Then  shall  the  Bishop  say. 
The  Lord  be  with  you. 
Answer.    And  with  thy  spirit. 

1f  And  all  kneeling  down,  the  Bishop  shall  add. 
Let  us  pray. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy  Name.  Thy 
kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  As  it  is  in  heaven. 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  As 
we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us.  And  lead  ua  not  into 
temptation  ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil.    Amen. 

H  And  these  Collects. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everliving  God,  who  makest  us  both  to  will  and  to 
do  those  things  which  are  good,  and  acceptable  unto  thy  Divine 
Majesty  ;  We  make  our  humble  supplications  unto  thee  for  these  thy 
servants,  upon  whom,  after  the  example  of  thy  holy  Apostles,  we  have 
now  laid  our  hands,  to  certify  them,  by  this  sign,  of  thy  favour  and 
gracious  goodness  towards  them.  Let  thy  fatherly  hand,  we  beseech 
thee,  ever  be  over  them  ;  let  thy  Holy  Spirit  ever  be  with  them  ;  and 


.!- 


so  lead  them  in  the  knowledge  and  obedience  of  thy  Word,  that  in  the 
end  they  may  obtain  everlasting  life  ;  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
who  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost  liveth  and  reigneth,  ever  one  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

O  ALMIGHTY  Lord,  and  everlasting  God,  vouchsafe,  we  beseech 
thee,  to  direct,  sanctify,  and  govern,  both  our  hearts  and  bodies, 
in  the  ways  of  thy  laws,  and  in  the  works  of  thy  commandments  ; 
that,  through  thy  most  mighty  protection,  both  here  and  ever,  we  may 
be  preserved  in  body  and  soul  ;  through  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ.    Amen. 

^  Then  Hie  Bishop  shall  bless  them,  saying  thus* 

THE  Blessing  of  God  Almighty,  the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  upon  you,  and  remain  with  you  for  ever.    Amen, 

5f  And  there  shall  none  be  admitted  to  the  Holy  Communion,  until  such 
time  as  he  be  confirmed,  or  be  ready  and  desirous  to  be  confirmed. 


THE  FORM  OF 

SOLEMNIZATION  OF  MATRIMONY. 

^  The  laws  respecting  Matrimony,  whether  by  publishing  the  Bans  in 
churches,  or  by  License,  being  different  in  the  several  States,  every 
Minister  is  left  to  the  direction  of  those  laws,  in  every  thing  that  regards 
the  civil  contract  between  the  parties. 

^  And  when  the  Bans  are  published,  it  shall  be  in  the  following  form: 

I  publish  the  Bans  of  Marriage  between  M.  of ,  and  N.  of . 

If  any  of  you  know  cause,  or  just  impediment,  why  these  two  persons 
should  not  be  joined  together  in  holy  Matrimony,  ye  are  to  declare 
it.     This  is  the  first  [second  or  third]  time  of  asking. 

^  At  the  day  and  time  appointed  for  Solemnization  of  Matrimony,  the 
Bersons  to  be  married  shall  come  into  the  body  of  the  Church,  or  shall  be 
ready  in  some  proptr  house,  with  their  friends  and  neighbours;  and 
there  standing  together,  the  Man  on  the  right  hand,  and  the  Woman  on 
the  left,  the  Minister  shall  say, 

DEARLY  beloved,  we  are  gathered  together  here  in  the  sight  of  God, 
and  in  the  face  of  this  company,  to  join  together  this  Man  and  this 
Woman  in  holy  Matrimony  ;  which  is  commended  of  Saint  Paul  to  be 
honourable  among  all  men  :  and  therefore  is  not  by  any  to  be  entered 
into  unadvisedly  or  lightly  ;  but  reverently,  discreetly,  advisedly, 
soberly,  and  in  the  fear  of  God.  Into  this  holy  estate  these  two  persons 
present  come  now  to  be  joined.  If  any  man  can  show  just  cause,  why 
they  may  not  lawfully  be  joined  together,  let  him  now  speak,  or  else 
hereafter  for  ever  hold  his  peace. 

^  And  also  speaking  unto  the  Bersons  who  are  to  be  married,  he  shall  say, 

T  REQUIRE  and  charge  you  both,  as  ye  will  answer  at  the  dreadful 
■*-  day  of  judgment  when  the  secrets  of  all  hearts  shall  be  disclosed, 
that  if  either  of  you  know  any  impediment,  why  ye  may  not  be  law- 
fully joined  together  in  Matrimony,  ye  do  now  confess  it.  For  be  ye 
well  assured,  that  if  any  persons  are  joined  together  otherwise  than  as 
God's  Word  doth  allow,  their  marriage  is  not  lawful. 

^  The  Minister,  if  he  shall  have  reason  to  doubt  of  the  lawfulness  of  the 
proposed  Marriage,  may  demand  sufficient  surety  for  his  indemnifica- 
tion :  but  if  no  impediment  shall  be  alleged,  or  suspected,  the  Minister 
shall  say  to  the  Man, 
"JV/J     WILT  thou  have  this  Woman  to  thy  wedded  wife,  to  live  together 
lTi.  after  God's  ordinance  in  the  holy  estate  of  Matrimony  f  Wilt 


SOLEMNIZATION  OF  MATRIMONY. 


thou  love  her,  comfort  her,  honour,  and  keep  her  in  sickness  and  in 
health  ;  and,  forsaking  all  others,  keep  thee  only  unto  her,  so  long  aa 
ye  both  shall  live  ? 

%  The  man  sJiall  ansiver, 
I  will. 
IT  Then  shall  (he  Minister  say  unto  the  Woman, 
T^J    "WILT  thou  have  this  Man  to  thy  wedded  husband,  to  live  together 
•^  •  after  God's  ordinance  in  the  holy  estate  of  Matrimony  ?  Wilt  thou 
obey  him,  and  serve  him,  love,  honour,  and  keep  him  in  sickness  and 
in  health  ;  and,  forsaking  all  others,  keep  thee  only  unto  him,  so  long 
as  ye  both  shall  live  ? 

^  The  Woman  shall  answer, 

I  will. 

^T  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

Who  giveth  this  Woman  to  be  married  to  this  Man  ? 
IT  Then  shall  they  give  their  Troth  to  each  other  in  this  manner.     The 
Minister,  receiving  the  Woman  at  her  father's  or  friend's  hands,  shall 
cause  the  Man  with  his  right  hand  to  take  the  Woman  by  her  right  hand, 
and  to  say  after  him  as  followeth. 
T  M .  take  thee  N.  to  my  wedded  wife,  to  have  and  to  hold  from  this 
■*-  day  forward,  for  better  for  worse,  for  richer  for  poorer,  in  sickness 
and  in  health,  to  love  and  to  cherish,  till  death  us  do  part,  according 
to  God's  holy  ordinance  ;  and  thereto  I  plight  thee  my  troth. 

if  Then  shall  they  loose  their  hands  ;  and  the  Woman  with  her  right  hand 
taking  the  Man  by  his  right  hand,  shall  likewise  say  after  tfie  Minister: 

IN.  take  thee  M.  to  my  wedded  husband,  to  have  and  to  hold  from 
this  day  forward,  for  better  for  worse,  for  richer  for  poorer,  in  sick- 
ness and  in  health,  to  love,  cherish,  and  to  obey,  till  death  us  do  part, 
according  to  God's  holy  ordinance  ;  and  thereto  I  give  thee  my  troth. 

If  Then  shall  they  again  loose  their  hands ;  and  the  Man  shall  give  unto 
the  Woman  a  Ring.  And  the  Minister  taking  the  Ring  shall  deliver  it 
unto  the  Man,  to  put  it  upon  the  fourth  finger  of  the  Woman's  left  hand. 
And  the  Man  holding  the  Ring  there,  and  taught  by  the  Minister,  shall  say, 

WITH  this  Ring  I  thee  wed,  and  with  all  my  worldly  goods  I  thee 
endow  :  In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the 
Holy  Ghost.    Amen. 

^  Then  the  Man,  leaving  the  Ring  upon  the  fourth  finger  of  the  Woman's 

left  hand,  the  Minister  shall  say, 

Let  us  pray. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy  Name.  Thy 
kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  As  it  is  in  heaven. 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses.  As 
we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us.  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation  ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil.    Amen. 

O  ETERNAL  God,  Creator  and  Preserver  of  all  mankind.  Giver  of 
all  spiritual  grace,  the  Author  of  everlasting  life  ;  Send  thy  bless- 
ing upon  these  thy  servants,  this  man  and  this  woman,  whom  -we  bless 
in  thy  Name  ;  that,  as  Isaac  and  Rebecca  lived  faithfully  together,  so 
these  persons  may  surely  perform  and  keep  the  vow  and  covenant 
betwixt  them  made,  (whereof  this  Ring  given  and  received  is  a  token 
and  pledge,)  and  may  ever  remain  in  perfect  love  and  peace  together, 
and  live  according  to  thy  laws  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

^   Then  shall  the  Minister  join  their  right  hands  together,  and  say, 

Those  whom  God  hath  joined  together  let  no  man  put  asunder. 

f  Then  shall  the  Minister  speak  unto  the  company  : 

FORASMUCH  as  M.  and  N.  have  consented  together  in  holy  wedlock, 
and  have  witnessed  the  same  before  God  and  this  company,  and 
thereto  have  given  and  pledged  their  troth,  each  to  the  other,  and  have 


VISITATION  OF  THE  SICK. 


declared  the  same  by  giving  and  receiving  a  Ring,  and  by  joining 
hands  ;  I  pronounce  that  they  are  Man  and  Wife,  In  the  Name  of  the 
Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 
^  And  the  Minister  shall  add  this  Blessing : 

GOD  the  Father,  God  the  .Son,  God  the  Holy  Ghost,  bless,  preserve, 
and  keep  you  ;  the  Lord  mercifully  with  his  favour  look  upon  you, 
and  fill  you  with  all  spiritual  benediction  and  grace  ;  that  ye  may  so 
live  together  in  this  life,  that  in  the  world  to  come  ye  may  have  life 
everlasting.    Amen. 


THE  ORDER  FOR 

THE  VISITATION  OF  THE  SICK. 

^   When  any  person  is  sick,  notice  shall  be  given  thereof  to  the  Minister  of 

the  Parish  ;  who,  coming  into  the  sick  person's  house,  shall  say, 
TDEACE  be  to  this  house,  and  to  all  that  dwell  in  it. 

%  When  he  cometh  into  the  sick  man's  presence,  he  shall  say,  kneeling  down, 

REMEMBER  not.  Lord,  our  iniquities,  nor  the  iniquities  of  our  fore- 
fathers :  Spare  us,  good  Lord,  spare  thy  people,  whom  thou  hast 
redeemed  with  thy  most  precious  blood,  and  be  not  angry  with  us  for 
ever. 
Answer.     Spare  us,  good  Lord. 

^   Then  the  Minister  shall  jay, 
Let  us  pray. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven.  Hallowed  be  thy  Name.  Thy 
kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  As  it  is  in  heaven. 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  trespasseSj  As 
we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us.  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation  ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil.     Amen. 

Minister.     O  Lord,  save  thy  servant ; 

Answer.     Who  putteth  his  "trust  in  thee. 

Minister.     Send  him  help  from  thy  holy  place  ; 

Answer.     And  evermore  mightily  defend  him. 

Minister.     Let  the  enemy  have  no  advantage  of  him; 

Answer.     Nor  the  wicked  approach  to  hurt  him. 

Minister.     Be  unto  him,  O  Lord,  a  strong  tower, 

Answer.     From  the  face  of  his  enemy. 

Minister.     O  Lord,  hear  our  prayer. 

Answer.     And  let  our  cry  come  unto  thee. 

Minister. 

OLORD,  look  down  from  heaven,  behold,  visit,  and  relieve  this  thy 
servant.  Look  upon  him  with  the  eyes  of  thy  mercy,  give  him 
comfort  and  sure  confidence  in  thee,  defend  him  from  the  danger  of  the 
enemy,  and  keep  him  in  perpetual  peace  and  safety  ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

HEAR  us,  Almighty  and  most  merciful  God  and  Saviour ;  extend 
thy  accustomed  goodness  to  this  thy  servant,  who  is  grieved  with 
sickness.  Sanctify,  we  beseech  thee,  this  thy  fatherly  correction  to 
him;  that  the  sense  of  hi3  weakness  may  add  strength  to  his  faith,  and 
seriousness  to  his  repentance  :  That,  if  it  shall  be  thy  good  pleasure  to 
restore  him  to  his  former  health,  he  may  lead  the  residue  of  his  life  in 
thy  fear,  and  to  thy  glory  :  or  else,  give  him  grace  so  to  take  thy  visita- 
tion, that,  after  this  painful  life  ended,  he  may  dwell  with  thee  in  life 
everlasting  ;  through  Jesus  Chri6t  our  Lord.    Amen. 


J!m 


VISITATION  OF  THE  SICK. 


T  Then  shall  the  Minister  exhort  the  sick  Person  after  this  form,  or  oUier  like. 

DEARLY  beloved,  know  this,  that  Almighty  God  is  the  Lord  cf  life 
and  death,  and  of  all  things  to  them  pertaining  ;  as  youth,  strength, 
health,  age,  weakness,  and  sickness.  Wherefore,  whatsoever  your 
sickness  be,  know  you  certainly  that  it  is  God's  visitation.  And  for 
what  cause  soever  this  sickness  be  sent  unto  you  ;  whether  it  be  to  try 
your  patience  for  the  example  of  others,  and  that  your  faith  may  be 
found,  in  the  day  of  the  Lord,  laudable,  glorious,  and  honourable,  to 
the  increase  of  glory  and  endless  felicity  :  or  else  it  be  sent  unto  you  to 
correct  and  amend  in  you  whatsoever  doth  offend  the  eyes  of  your 
heavenly  Father  :  know  you  certainly,  that  if  you  truly  repent  you 
of  your  sins,  and  bear  your  sickness  patiently,  trusting  in  God's  merer 
for  his  dear  Son  Jesus  Christ's  sake,  and  render  unto  him  humble 
thanks  for  his  fatherly  visitation,  submitting  yourself  wholly  unto  his 
will,  it  shall  turn  to  your  profit,  and  help  you  forward  in  the  right  way 
that  leadeth  unto  everlasting  life. 

^  If  the  Person  visited  be  very  sick,  then  the  Minister  may  end  his  Exhor~ 
tation  in  this  place,  or  else  proceed. 

TAKE  therefore  in  good  part  the  chastisement  of  the  Lord ;  For  (as 
Saint  Paul  saith  in  the  twelfth  Chapter  to  the  Hebrews)  whom  the 
Lord  loveth  he  chasteneth,  and  scourgeth  every  son  whom  he  receiveth. 
If  ye  endure  chastening,  God  dealeth  with  you  as  with  sons  :  for  what 
son  is  he  whom  the  Father  chasteneth  not  ?  But  if  ye  be  ■without  chas- 
tisement, whereof  all  are  partakers,  then  are  ye  bastards,  and  not  sons. 
Furthermore,  we  have  had  fathers  of  our  flesh,  which  corrected  us,  and 
we  gave  them  reverence  :  shall  we  not  much  rather  be  in  subjection 
unto  the  Father  of  spirits,  and  live  ?  For  they  verily  for  a  few  days 
chastened  us  after  their  own  pleasure  ;  but  he  for  our  profit,  that  we 
might  be  partakers  of  his  holiness.  These  words,  good  brother,  are 
written  in  holy  Scripture  for  our  comfort  and  instruction  ;  that  we 
should  patiently,  and  with  thanksgiving,  bear  our  heavenly  Father's 
correction,  whensoever,  by  any  manner  of  adversity,  it  shall  please  his 
gracious  goodness  to  visit  us.  And  there  should  be  no  greater  comfort 
to  Christian  persons,  than  to  be  made  like  unto  Christ,  by  suffering 
patiently  adversities,  troubles,  and  sicknesses.  For  he  himself  went 
not  up  to  joy,  but  first  he  suffered  pain  ;  he  entered  not  into  his  glory 
before  he  was  crucified.  So  truly  our  way  to  eternal  joy  is  to  suffer 
here  with  Christ  :  and  our  door  to  enter  into  eternal  life  is  gladly  to 
die  with  Christ  :  that  we  may  rise  again  from  death,  and  dwell  with 
him  in  everlasting  life.  Now  therefore,  taking  your  sickness,  which  is 
thus  profitable  for  you,  patiently,  I  exhort  you,  in  the  Name  of  God,  to 
remember  the  profession  which  you  made  unto  God  in  your  Baptism. 
And  forasmuch  as  after  this  life  there  is  an  account  to  be  given  unto 
the  righteous  Judge,  by  whom  all  must  be  judged,  without  respect  of 
persons.  I  require  you  to  examine  yourself  and  your  estate,  both  toward 
God  and  man  :  so  that,  accusing  and  condemning  yourself  for  your 
own  faults,  you  may  find  mercy  at  our  heavenly  Father's  hand  for 
Christ's  sake,  and  not  be  accused  and  condemned  "in  that  fearful  judg- 
ment. Therefore  I  shall  rehearse  to  you  the  Articles  of  our  Faith ;  that 
you  may  know  whether  you  do  believe  as  a  Christian  man  should,  or  no. 

%  Here  the  Minister  shall  rehearse  the  Articles  of  the  Faith,  saying  thus, 

DOST  thou  believe  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of  heaven 
and  earth  ? 
And  in  Jesus  Christ  his  only-begotten  Son  our  Lord  ?  And  that  he 
was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  born  of  the  Virgin  Mary;  that  he 
suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  was  crucified,  dead,  and  buried  ;  that 
he  went  down  into  hell,  and  also  did  rise  again  the  third  day  ;  that  he 
ascended  into  heaven,  and  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father 
Almighty  ;  and  from  thence  shall  come  again,  at  the  end  of  the  world, 
to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead  ? 


Jtm 


VISITATION  OF  THE  SICK. 


And  dost  thou  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost  ;  the  holy  Catholic  Church; 

the  Communion  of  Saints  ;  the  Remission  of  sius  ;  the  Resurrection  of 

the  flesh  ;  and  everlasting  Life  after  death  ? 

%  The  sick  person  shall  answer. 
All  this  I  steadfastly  believe. 

%  Then  shall  the  Minister  examine  whether  he  repent  him  truly  of  his  sins, 
and  be  in  charity  with  all  (he  world;  exhorting  him  to  forgive,  from  the 
bottom  of  his  heart,  all  persons  that  have  offended  him;  and  if  he  hath 
offended  any  other,  to  ask  them  forgiveness  ;  and  where  he  hath  done 
injury  o>-  wrong  to  any  man,  that  he  make  amends  to  the  uttermost  of  his 
power.  And  if  he  hath  not  before  disposed  oj  his  goods,  let  him  then  be 
admonished  to  make  his  Will,  and  to  declare  his  Debts,  ichat  he  oiret/i. 
and  what  is  oiring  unto  him,  for  the  better  di  charging  of  his  conscience, 
and  the  quietness  of  his  Executors.  But  men  should  often  be  put  in 
remembrance  to  take  order  for  the  settling  of  their  temporal  estates, 
whilst  they  are  in  health. 

«[   The  Exhortation  before  rehearsed,  may  be  said  before  the  Minister  begin 

his  Prayer,  as  he  shall  see  cause. 

*l  The  Minister  shall  not  omit  earnestly  to  move  such  sick  persons  as  are  of 

ability,  to  be  liberal  to  the  poor. 

H  And  then  the  Minister  shall  say  the  Collect  following. 

Let  us  pray. 

OMOST  merciful  God,  who,  according  to  the  multitude  of  thy 
mercies,  dost  so  put  away  the  sins  of  those  who  truly  repent,  that 
thou  rememberest  them  no  more  ;  Open  thine  eye  of  mercy  upon  this 
thy  servant,  who  most  earnestly  desireth  pardon  and  forgiveness. 
Renew  in  him.  most  loving  Father,  whatsoever  hath  been  decayed  by 
the  fraud  and  malice  of  the  devil,  or  by  his  own  carnal  will  and  frail- 
ness ;  preserve  and  continue  this  sick  member  in  the  unity  of  the 
Church  ;  consider  his  contrition,  accept  his  tears,  assuage  his  pain,  as 
shall  seem  to  thee  most  expedient  for  hi7n.  And  forasmuch  as  he 
putteth  his  full  trust  only  in  thy  mercy,  impute  not  unto  him  his  former 
sins,  but  strengthen  him  with  thy  blessed  Spirit  ;  and,  when  thou  art 
pleased  to  take  him  hence,  take  him  unto  thy  favour  ;  through  the 
merits  of  thy  most  dearly  beloved  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

S  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  tltis  Psalm. 

Psalm  exxx.     De  profundi's. 

OUT  of  the  deep  have  I  called  unto  thee,  O  Lord  ;  Lord,  hear  my 
voice. 

0  let  thine  ears  consider  well  the  voice  of  my  complaint. 

If  thou,  Lord,  wilt  be  extreme  to  mark  what  is  done  amiss  ;  O  Lord, 
who  may  abide  it  ? 
For  there  is  mercy  with  thee  ;  therefore  shalt  thou  be  feared. 

1  look  for  the  Lord  :  my  soul  doth  wait  for  him :  in  his  word  is  my  trust. 
My  soul  fleeth  unto  the  Lord,  before  the  morning  watch  ;   I  say, 

before  the  morning  watch. 

O  Israel,  trust  in  the  Lord  :  for  with  the  Lord  there  is  mercy,  and 
with  him  is  plenteous  redemption. 

And  he  shall  redeem  Israel  from  all  his  sins. 

%  Adding  this. 

O  SAVIOUR  of  the  world,  who  by  thy  Cross  and  precious  Blood  hast 
redeemed  us ;  Save  us,  and  help  us,  we  humbly  beseech  thee,  O  Lord. 
%  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 
r"pHE  Almighty  Lord,  who  is  a  most  strong  tower  to  all  those  who 
•*■  put  their  trust  in  him,  to  whom  all  things  in  heaven,  in  earth,  and 
under  the  earth,  do  bow  and  obey,  Be  now  and  evermore  thy  defence  ; 
and  make  thee  know  and  feel,  that  there  is  none  other  Name  under 
heaven  given  to  man,  in  whom,  and  through  whom,  thou  mavest 


+ * 

TISITATION  OF  THE  SICK. 


receive  health  and  salvation,  but  only  the  Name  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ.    Amen. 

If  Here  the  Minister  may  use  any  part  of  the  service  of  this  book,  which,  in 

his  discretion,  he  shall  think  convenient  to  the  occasion ;  and  after  that 

shall  say, 

TTNTO  God's  gracious  mercy  and  protection  we  commit  thee.    The 

^  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee.     The  Lord  make  his  face  to  shine 

upon  thee,  and  be  gracious  unto  thee.    The  Lord  lift  up  his  countenance 

upon  thee,  and  give  thee  peace,  both  now  and  evermore.    Amen. 

%  Prayers  which  may  be  said  with  the  foregoing  service,  or  any  part 
tliereof,  at  the  discretion  of  Vie  Minister, 
A  Prayer  for  a  sick  Child. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  and  merciful  Father,  to  whom  alone  belong  the 
issues  of  life  and  death  ;  Look  down  from  heaven,  we  humbly 
beseech  thee,  with  the  eyes  of  mercy  upon  this  child,  now  lying  upon 
the  bed  of  sickness  :  Visit  him,  O  Lord,  with  thy  salvation  ;  deliver 
him  in  thy  good  appointed  time  from  his  bodily  pain,  and  save  his  soul 
for  thy  mercies'  sake  :  That,  if  it  shall  be  thy  pleasure  to  prolong  his 
days  here  on  earth,  he  may  live  to  thee,  and  be  an  instrument  of  thy 
glory,  by  serving  thee  faithfully,  and  doing  good  in  his  generation  ;  or 
else  receive  him  into  those  heavenly  habitations,  where  the  souls  of 
those  who  6leep  in  the  Lord  Jesus  enjoy  perpetual  rest  and  felicity. 
Grant  this,  O  Lord,  for  thy  mercies'  sake,  in  the  same  thy  Son  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
ever  one  God,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

A  Prayer  for  a  side  Person,  when  tliere  appeareth  but  small  hope  of 

recovery. 

O  FATHER  of  mercies,  and  God  of  all  comfort,  our  only  help  in  time 
of  need  ;  We  fly  unto  thee  for  succour  in  behalf  of  this  thy  servant, 
here  lying  under  thy  hand  in  great  weakness  of  body.  Look  graciously 
upon  him,  O  Lord  ;  and  the  more  the  outward  man  decayeth,  strengthen 
him,  we  beseech  thee,  so  much  the  more  continually  with  thy  grace  and 
Holy  Spirit  in  the  inner  man.  Give  him  unfeigned  repentance  for  all 
the  errors  of  hut  life  past,  and  steadfast  faith  in  thy  Son  Jesus  ;  that  his 
sins  may  be  done  away  by  thy  mercy,  and  his  pardon  sealed  in  heaven, 
before  he  go  hence,  and  be  no  more  seen.  We  know,  O  Lord,  that  there 
is  no  word  impossible  with  thee  ;  and  that,  if  thou  wilt,  thou  canst 
even  yet  raise  him  up,  and  grant  him  a  longer  continuance  amongst 
us  :  Yet,  forasmuch  as  in  all  appearance  the  time  of  his  dissolution 
draweth  near,  so  fit  and  prepare  him,  we  beseech  thee,  against  the  hour 
of  death,  that  after  his  departure  hence  in  peace,  and  in  thy  favour,  his 
soul  may  be  received  into  thine  everlasting  kingdom  ;  through  the 
merits  and  mediation  of  Jesus  Christ  thine  only  Son,  our  Lord  and 
Saviour.    Amen. 

A  commendatory  Prayer  for  a  sick  Person  at  the  point  of  departure. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  with  whom  do  live  the  spirits  of  just  men  made 
perfect,  after  they  are  delivered  from  their  earthly  prisons  ;  We 
humbly  commend  the  soul  of  this  thy  servant,  our  dear  brother,  into 
thy  hands,  as  into  the  hands  of  a  faithful  Creator,  and  most  merciful 
Saviour  ;  most  humbly  beseeching  thee,  that  it  may  be  precious  in  thy 
sight.  Wash  it,  we  pray  thee,  in  the  blood  of  that  immaculate  Lamb, 
that  was  slain  to  take  away  the  sins  of  the  world  ;  that  whatsoever 
defilements  it  may  have  contracted  in  the  midst  of  this  miserable  and 
naughty  world,  through  the  lusts  of  the  flesh,  or  the  wiles  of  Satan, 
being  purged  and  done  away,  it  may  be  presented  pure  and  without 
spot  before  thee.  And  teach  us  who  survive,  in  this,  and  other  like 
daily  spectacles  of  mortality,  to  see  how  frail  and  uncertain  our  own 
condition  is  ;  and  so  to  number  our  days,  that  we  may  seriously  apply 
our  hearts  to  that  holy  and  heavenly  wisdom,  whilst  we  live  here, 
which  may  in  the  end  bring  us  to  life  everlasting  ;  through  the  merits 
of  Jesus  Christ  thine  only  Son  our  Lord.    Amen. 


VISITATION  OF  THE  SICK. 


A  Prayer  for  Persons  troubled  in  mind  or  in  conscience. 

O  BLESSED  Lord,  the  Father  of  mercies,  and  the  God  of  all  comfort, 
We  beseech  thee,  look  down  in  pity  and  compassion  upon  this  thy 
afflicted  servant.  Thou  writest  bitter  things  against  him,  and  makest 
him  to  possess  his  former  iniquities  :  thy  wrath  lieth  hard  upon  him, 
and  his  soul  is  full  of  trouble.  But,  O  merciful  God,  who  hast  written 
thy  holy  Word  for  our  learning1,  that  we,  through  patience  and  comfort 
of  thy  holy  Scriptures,  might  have  hope  ;  give  him  a  right  understand- 
ing of  himself,  and  of  thy  threats  arid  promises  ;  that  he  may  neither 
cast  away  his  confidence  in  thee,  nor  place  it  any  where  but  in  thee. 
Give  him'  strength  against  all  his  temptations,  and  heal  all  his  dis- 
tempers. Break  not  the  bruised  reed,  nor  quench  the  smoking  flax. 
Shut  not  up  thy  tender  mercies  in  displeasure  :  but  make  him  to  hear 
of  joy  and  gladness,  that  the  bones  which  thou  hast  broken  may  rejoice. 
Deliver  him  from  fear  of  the  enemy,  and  lift  up  the  light  of  thy  cotm- 
tenance  upon  him,  and  give  him  peace,  through  the  merits  and  mediation 
of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

A  Prayer  which  may  be  said  by  the  Minister  in  behalf  of  all  present  at  the 

visitation. 

OGOD,  whose  days  are  without  end,  and  whose  mercies  cannot  be 
numbered  :  Make  us,  we  beseech  thee,  deeply  sensible  of  the  short- 
ness and  uncertainty  of  human  life  ;  and  let  thy  Holy  Spirit  lead  os 
through  this  vale  of  misery,  in  holiness  and  righteousness,  all  the  days 
of  our  lives  :  That,  when  we  shall  have  served  thee  in  our  generation, 
we  may  be  gathered  unto  our  fathers,  having  the  testimony  of  a  good 
conscience  ;  in  the  communion  of  the  catholic  Church  ;  in  the  con- 
fidence of  a  certain  faith  :  in  the  comfort  of  a  reasonable,  religious,  and 
holy  hope  ;  in  favour  with  thee  our  God,  and  in  perfect  charity  with 
the  world.    All  which  we  ask  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

A  Prayer  which  may  be  said  in  case  of  sudden  surprise  and  immediate 

danger. 

OMOST  gracious  Father,  we  fly  unto  thee  for  mercy  in  behalf  of 
this  thy  servant,  here  lying  under  the  sudden  visitation  of  thine 
hand.  If  it  be  thy  will,  preserve  his  life,  that  there  may  be  place  for 
repentance  ;  but  if  thou  hast  otherwise  appointed,  let  thy  mercy  supply 
to  him  the  want  of  the  usual  opportunity  for  the  trimming  of  his  lamp. 
Stir  up  in  him  such  sorrow  for  sin,  and  such  fervent  love  to  thee,  as 
may  in  a  short  time  do  the  work  of  many  days  :  That  among  the 
praises  which  thy  saints  and  holy  angels  shall  sing  to  the  honour  of 
thy  mercy  through  eternal  ages,  it  may  be  to  thy  unspeakable  glory, 
that  thou  hast  redeemed  the  soul  of  this  thy  servant  from  eternal  death, 
and  made  Aim  partaker  of  the  everlasting  life,  which  is  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

A  Thanksgiving  for  the  beginning  of  a  recovery. 

GREAT  and  mighty  God,  who  bringest  down  to  the  grave,  and 
bringest  up  again  ;  We  bless  thy  wonderful  goodness,  for  having 
turned  our  heaviness  into  joy  and  our  mourning  into  gladness,  by 
restoring  this  our  brother  to  some  degree  of  his  former  health.  Blessed 
bo  thy  Name  that  thou  didst  not  forsake  him  in  his  sickness  :  but  didst 
visit  him  with  comforts  from  above  ;  didst  support  him  in  patience  and 
submission  to  thy  will  ;  and,  at  last,  didst  send  him  seasonable  relief. 
Perfect,  we  beseech  thee,  this  thy  mercy  towards  him ;  and  prosper  the 
means  which  shall  be  made  use  of  for  his  cure  :  That  being  restored  to 
health  of  body,  vigour  of  mind,  and  cheerfulness  of  spirit,  he  may  be 
able  to  go  to  thine  house,  to  offer  thee  an  oblation  with  great  gladness; 
and  to  bless  thy  holy  Name  for  all  thy  goodness  towards  him  ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour,  to  whom,  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Spirit,  be 
all  honour  and  glory,  world  without  end.    Amen. 


THE  C03DIUNI03T  OF  THE  SICK. 

T  Forasmuch  as  all  mortal  men  are  subject  to  many  sudden  perils,  diseases, 
and  natntsses,  and  tmar  uncertain  what  time  they  shall  depart  out  of 
this  life ;  therefore,  to  the  intent  they  may  be  always  in  readiness  to  die, 
whensoever  it  shall  please  Almighty  God  to  call  them,  the  Ministers  shall 
diligently  from  time  to  time  (but  especially  in  the  time  of  pestilence,  or 
other  infectious  sickness)  exhort  their  parishioners  to  the  often  receiving 
of  the  Holy  Communion  of  the  Body  and  Blood  of  our  Saviour  Christy 
when  it  shall  be  p  blicly  administered  in  the  Church  ;  that  so  doing,  they 
may,  in  case  of  sudden  visitation,  have  the  less  cause  to  be  disquieted  for 
laci:  of  the  same.  But  if  the  sick  person  be  not  able  to  come  to  the  Church, 
and  yet  is  desirous  to  receive  the  Communion  in  his  house;  then  he  must 
give  tinulu  notice  to  the  Minister,  signifying  also  how  many  there  are  to 
communicate  iciih  him,  (which  shall  be  two  at  the  least;)  and  all  tilings 
necessary  being  prepared,  the  Minister  shall  there  celebrate  the  Holy  Com- 
munion, beginning  with  the  Collect,  Epistle,  and  Gospel,  here  following. 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY,  everliving  God,  Maker  of  mankind,  who  dost  correct 
those  whom  thou  dost  love,  and  chastise  every  one  whom  thon  dost 
receive  :  We  beseech  thee  to  have  mercy  upon  this  thy  servant  visited 
with  thine  hand,  and  to  grant  thnt  he  may  take  /*£.«  sickness  patiently, 
and  recover  his  bodily  h-alth.  if  it  be  thy  gracious  will  ;  and  that 
whensoever  his  soul  shall  depart  from  the  body,  it  may  be  without 
spot  presented  unto  thee  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.     Heb.  xii.  5. 
"VTY  son,  despise  not  thou  the  chastening  of  the  Lord,  nor  faint  when 
^*-  thou  art  rebuked  of  him.    For  whom  the  Lord  loveth  he  chasteneth; 
and  scourg-eth  every  son  whom  he  receiveth. 

The  Gospel.     St.  John  v.  24. 
"TTERILY.  verily.  I  say  unto  you.  He  that  heareth  my  word,  and 
»     believeth  on  Him  that  sent  me,  hath  everlasting  life,  "and  shall  not 
come  into  condemnation  ;  but  is  passed  from  death  unto  life. 

*T  After  which  the  Minister  shall  proceed  according  to  the  form  before 
prescribed  for  the  Holy  Communion,  beginning  at  these  words,  Ye  who 
do  truly,  Sec. 

%  At  the  tim*  of  the  distribution  of  the  hohi  Sacrament,  the  Minister  shall 
first  receive  the  Communioyx  himself,  and  after  minister  unto  those  who 
are  appointed  to  communicate  with  the  sick,  and  last  of  all  to  the  sick 
person. 

S  But  if  a  man.  either  by  reason  of  extremity  of  sickness,  or  for  wan' 
warning  in  due  time  to  the  Minister,  or  for  lack  of  company  to  re ■• 
with  him-  or  by  any  other  just  impediment,  do  not  receive  the  Sacrament 
of  Christ's  Body  and  Blood,  the  Minister  shall  instruct  him.  that  if  he  do 
truly  repent  him  of  his  sins,  and  steadfastly  believe  that  Jesus  Christ 
hath  suffered  death  upon  the  Cross  for  him,  and  shed  his  Blood  for  hut 
redemption,  earnestly  remembering  the  benefits  he  hath  thereby,  and 
giving  him  hearty  thanks  therefore,  he  doth  eat  and  drink  the  Body  and 
Blood,  of  our  Saviour  Christ  profitably  to  his  Soul's  health,  although  he 
do  not  receive  the  Sacrament  with  his  mouth. 

^  irhen  the  sick  person  is  visited,  and  receiveth  the  Hohi  Communion  all 
at  one  time,  then  the  Minister,  for  more  expedition,  shall  cut  off  the  form 
of  the  Visitation  at  the  Psalm,  and  go  straight  to  the  Communion. 

^  In  the  times  of  contagious  sickness  or  disease,  when  none  of  the  Parish 
or  neighbours  can  be  gotten  to  communicate  with  the  sick  in  'heir  houses, 
for  fear  of  the  infection,  upon  special  request  of  the  diseased,  the  Minister 
alone  may  communicate  with  him. 


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THE  ORDER  FOR 

THE  BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 


%  Here  is  to  be  noted,  that  the  Office  ensuing  is  not  to  be  used  for  any  un- 

baptized  adults,  any  who  die  excommunicate,  or  who  have  laid  violent 

hands  vpon  tliemselves. 
%  The  Minister,  meeting  the  Corpse  at  the  entrance  of  the  Churchyard, 

and  going  before  it,  either  into  the  Church,  or  towards  the  Grave,  shall 

say,  or  sing, 

I  AM  the  resurrection  and  the  life,  Baith  the  Lord  :  he  that  helieveth 
in  me,  though  he  were  dead,  yet  shall  he  live  :  and  whosoever  liveth 
and  believeth  in  me,  Bhull  never  die.     St.  John  xi.  25,  26. 

1KNOW  that  my  Redeemer  liveth,  and  that  he  shall  stand  at  the 
latter  day  upon  the  earth.  And  though  after  my  skin  worms  destroy 
this  body,  yet  in  my  flesh  shall  I  see  God  :  whom  I  shall  see  for  myself, 
and  mine  eyes  shall  behold,  and  not  another.  Job  xix.  25,  26,  27. 
W7E  brought  nothing  into  this  world,  and  it  is  certain  we  can  carry 
*»  nothing  out.  The  Lord  gave,  and  the  Lord  hath  taken  away  ; 
blessed  be  the  Name  of  the  Lord.  1  Tim.  vi.  7.  Job  i.  21. 
^  After  they  are  come  into  the  Church,  shall  be  said  or  sung  the  following 
Antliem,  taken  from  the  2Qth  and  90th  fsalms. 

LORD,  let  me  know  my  end,  and  the  number  of  my  days  ;  that  I 
may  be  certified  how  long  I  have  to  live. 

Behold,  thou  hast  made  my  days  as  it  were  a  span  long,  and  mine 
age  is  even  as  nothing  in  respect  of  thee  ;  and  verily  every  man  living 
is  altogether  vanity. 

For  man  walketh  in  a  vain  shadow,  and  disquieteth  himself  in  vain  ; 
he  heapeth  up  riches,  and  cannot  tell  who  shall  gather  them. 

And  now,  Lord,  what  is  my  hope  ?    Truly  my  hope  is  even  in  thee. 

Deliver  me  from  all  mine  ort'ences  ;  and  make  me  not  a  rebuke  unto 
the  foolish. 

When  thou  with  rebukes  dost  chasten  man  for  sin,  thou  makest  his 
beauty  to  consume  away,  like  as  it  were  a  moth  fretting  a  garment  : 
every  man  therefore  is  but  vanity. 

Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord,  and  with  thine  ears  consider  my  calling ; 
hold  not  thy  peace  at  my  tears  : 

For  I  am  a  stranger  with  thee,  and  a  sojourner,  as  all  my  fathers 
were. 

O  spare  me  a  little,  that  I  may  recover  my  strength,  before  I  go 
hence,  and  be  no  more  seen. 

LORD,  thou  hast  been  our  refuge,  from  one  generation  to  another. 

Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth,  or  ever  the  earth  and  the 
world  were  made,  thou  art  God  from  everlasting,  and  world  without 
end. 

Thou  turnest  man  to  destruction;  again  thou  sayest,  Come  again,  ye 
children  of  men. 

For  a  thousand  years  in  thy  sight  are  but  as  yesterday  ;  seeing  that 
is  past  as  a  watch  in  the  night. 

As  soon  as  thou  scatterest  them  they  are  even  as  a  sleep  ;  and  fade 
away  suddenly  like  the  grass. 

In  the  morning  it  is  green,  and  groweth  up  ;  but  in  the  evening  it  is 
cut  down,  dried  up,  and  withered. 

For  we  consume  away  in  thy  displeasure  ;  and  are  afraid  at  thy 
wrathful  indignation. 

Thou  hast  set  our  misdeeds  before  thee  ;  and  our  secret  sins  in  the 
light  of  thy  countenance. 

For  when  thou  art  angry,  all  our  days  are  gone  :  we  bring  our  year* 
to  an  end,  as  it  were  a  tale  that  is  told. 

The  days  of  our  age  are  threescore  years  and  ten  ;  and  though  men 


* 


I* 


A, 


BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 


be  so  strong1  that  they  come  to  fourscore  years,  yet  is  their  strength 

then  but  labour  and  sorrow  :  so  soon  passeth  it  away,  and  we  are  gone. 
So  teach  us  to  number  our  days,  that  we  may  apply  our  hearts  unto 

wisdom. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy  Ghost : 
As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world  without 

end.    Anion. 

%  Then  shall  follow  the  Lesson,  taken  out  of  the  fifteenth  Chapter  of  the 
first  Epistle  of  St.  Paul  to  the  Corinthians. 

1  Cor.  xv.  20. 
MOW  is  Christ  risen  from  the  dead,  and  become  the  first-fruits  of  them 
-*-^  that  slept.  For  since  by  man  came  death,  by  man  came  also  the  re- 
surrection of  the  dead.  For  as  in  Adam  all  die,  even  so  in  Christ  shall 
all  be  made  alive.  But  every  man  in  his  own  order  :  Christ  the  first- 
fruits  ;  afterward  they  that  are  Christ's,  at  his  coming.  Then  cometh 
the  end,  when  he  shall  have  delivered  up  the  kingdom  to  God,  even  the 
Father  ;  when  he  shall  have  put  down  all  rule,  and  all  authority,  and 
power.  For  he  must  reign,  till  he  hath  put  all  enemies  under  his  feet. 
The  last  enemy  that  shall  be  destroyed  is  death.  For  he  hath  put  all 
things  under  his  feet.  But  -when  hesaith,  all  things  are  put  under  him, 
it  is  manifest  that  he  is  excepted,  which  did  put  all  tilings  under  him. 
And  when  all  things  shall  be  subdued  unto  him,  then  shall  the  Son 
also  himself  be  subject  unto  Him  that  put  all  things  under  him,  that 
God  may  be  all  in  all.  Else  what  shall  they  do  which  are  baptized  for 
the  dead,  if  the  dead  rise  not  at  all  ?  Why  are  they  then  baptized  for 
the  dead  ?  and  why  stand  we  in  jeopardy  every  hour  ?  I  protest  by 
your  rejoicing,  which  I  have  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord,  I  die  daily.  If 
after  the  manner  of  men  I  have  fought  with  beasts  at  Ephesus,  what 
advantageth  it  me,  if  the  dead  rise  not  ?  let  us  eat  and  drink,  for  to- 
morrow we  die.  Be  not  deceived  :  evil  communications  corrupt  good 
manners.  Awake  to  righteousness,  and  sin  not  ;  for  some  have  not 
the  knowledge  of  God.  I  speak  this  to  your  shame.  But  some  man 
will  say,  How  are  the  dead  raised  up  ?  and  with  what  body  do  they 
come  ?  Thou  fool  !  that  which  thou  sowest  is  not  quickened,  except  it 
die.  And  that  which  thou  6owest,  thou  sowest  not  that  body  that 
shall  be,  but  bare  grain,  it  may  chance  of  wheat,  or  of  some  other 
grain.  But  God  giveth  it  a  body  as  it  hath  pleased  him,  and  to  every 
s?ed  his  own  body.  All  flesh  is  not  the  same  flesh  :  but  there  is  one 
kind  of  flesh  of  men,  another  flesh  of  beasts,  another  of  fishes,  and 
another  of  birds.  There  are  also  celestial  bodies,  and  bodies  terrestrial  ; 
but  the  glory  of  the  celestial  is  one,  and  the  glory  of  the  terrestrial  is 
another.  There  is  one  glory  of  the  sun,  and  another  glory  of  the  moon, 
and  another  glory  of  the  stars  ;  for  one  star  diifereth  from  another  star 
in  glory.  So  also  is  the  resurrection  of  the  dead.  It  is  sown  in  corrup- 
tion ;  it  is  raised  in  incorruption  :  it  is  sown  in  dishonour  ;  it  is  raised 
in  glory  :  it  is  sown  in  weakness  :  it  is  raised  in  power  :  it  is  sown  a 
natural  body  ;  it  is  raised  a  spiritual  body.  There  is  a  natural  body, 
and  there  is  a  spiritual  body.  And  so  it  is  written.  The  first  man 
Adam  was  made  a  living  soui  ;  the  last  Adam  was  made  a  quickening 
spirit.  Howbeit,  that  wa9  not  first  which  is  spiritual,  but  that  which 
is  natural  ;  and  afterward  that  which  is  spiritual.  The  first  man  is  of 
the  earth,  earthy  :  the  second  man  is  the  Lord  from  heaven.  As  is  the 
earthy,  such  are  they  that  are  earthy  :  and  as  is  the  heavenly,  such  are 
they  also  that  are  heavenly.  And  as  we  have  borne  the  image  of  the 
earthy,  we  shall  also  bear  the  image  of  the  heavenly.  Now  this  I  say, 
brethren,  that  flesh  and  blood  cannot  inherit  the  Kingdom  of  God  ; 
neither  doth  corruption  inherit  incorruption.  Behold,  I  show  you  a 
mystery  :  we  shall  not  all  sleep,  but  we  shall  all  be  changed,  in  a 
moment,  in  the  twinkling  of  an  eye.  at  the  last  trump  :  for  the  trumpet 
shall  sound,  and  tbfl  dead  shall  be  raised  incorruptible,  and  we  shall 
be  changed.    For  this  corruptible  must  put  on  incorruption,  and  this 


BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 


mortal  must  put  on  immortality.  So  when  this  corruptible  shall  have 
put  on  incorruption,  and  this  mortal  shall  have  put  on  immortality  ; 
then  shall  be  brought  to  pass  the  saying  that  is  written,  Death  is 
swallowed  up  in  victory.  0  death,  where  is  thy  sting  ?  O  grave, 
where  is  thy  victory  ?  The  sting  of  death  is  sin  ;  and  the  strength  of 
sin  is  the  Law.  But  thanks  be  to  God,  which  giveth  us  the  victory 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  Therefore,  my  beloved  brethren,  be  ye 
steadfast,  unmoveable,  always  abounding  in  the  work  of  the  Lord, 
forasmuch  as  ye  know  that  your  labour  is  not  in  vain  in  the  Lord. 

5   When  they  come  to  the  Grave,  while  the  Corpse  is  made  ready  to  be  laid 
into  the  earth,  shall  be  sung  or  said, 

MAN,  that  is  born  of  a  woman,  hath  but  a  short  time  to  live,  and  is 
full  of  misery.  He  cometh  up,  and  is  cut  down,  like  a  flower  ;  he 
fleeth  as  it  were  a  shadow,  and  never  continueth  in  one  stay. 

In  the  midst  of  life  we  are  in  death  :  of  whom  may  we  seek  for 
succour,  but  of  thee,  O  Lord,  who  for  our  sins  art  justly  displeased  ? 

Yet,  O  Lord  God  most  holy,  O  Lord  most  mighty,  U  holy  and  most 
merciful  Saviour,  deliver  us  not  into  the  bitter  pains  of  eternal  death. 

Thou  knowest,  Lord,  the  secrets  of  our  hearts  ;  shut  not  thy  merciful 
ears  to  our  prayer  ;  but  spare  us,  Lord  most  holy,  O  God  most  mighty, 
O  holy  and  merciful  Saviour,  thou  most  worthy  Judge  eternal,  suffer 
us  not,  at  our  last  hour,  for  any  pains  of  death,  to  fall  from  thee. 

^  Then,  while  the  earth  shall  be  cast  upon  the  Body  by  some  standing  by, 

the  Minister  shall  say, 

FORASMUCH  as  it  hath  pleased  Almighty  God,  in  his  wise  pro- 
vidence, to  take  out  of  this  world  the  soul  of  our  deceased  brother, 
we  therefore  commit  his  body  to  the  ground  ;  earth  to  earth,  ashes  to 
ashes,  dust  to  dust ;  looking  for  the  general  Resurrection  in  the  last 
day,  and  the  life  of  the  world  to  come,  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ ; 
at  whose  second  coming  in  glorious  majesty  to  judge  the  world,  the 
earth  and  the  sea  shall  give  up  their  dead  ;  and  the  corruptible  bodies 
of  those  who  sleep  in  him  shall  be  changed,  and  made  like  unto  his 
own  glorious  body  ;  according  to  the  mighty  working  whereby  he  ia 
able  to  subdue  all  things  unto  himself. 

IT  Then  shall  be  said,  or  sung, 

I  HEARD  a  voice  from  heaven,  saying  unto  me,  Write,  From  hence- 
forth blessed  are  the  dead  who  die  in  the  Lord  :  even  so  saith  the 
Spirit ;  for  they  rest  from  their  labours.    Rtv.  xiv.  13. 

^  Then  the  Minister  shall  say  the  Lord's  Prayer. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy  Name.  Thy 
kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  As  it  is  in  heaven. 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses.  As 
we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us.  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation  ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil.    Amen. 

^  Then  the  Minister  shall  say  one  or  both  oj  the  following  Prayers,  at  his 

discretion. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  with  whom  do  live  the  spirits  of  those  who  depart 
hence  in  the  Lord,  and  with  whom  the  souls  of  the  faithful,  after 
they  are  delivered  from  the  burden  of  the  flesh,  are  in  joy  and  felicity  ; 
We  give  thee  hearty  thanks  for  the  good  examples  of  all  those  thy 
servants,  who,  having  finished  their  course  in  faith,  do  now  rest  from 
their  labours.  And  we  beseech  thee,  that  we,  with  all  those  who  are 
departed  in  the  true  faith  of  thy  holy  Name,  may  have  our  perfect 
consummation  and  bliss,  both  in  body  and  soul,  in  thy  eternal  and 
everlasting  glory  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
(\  MERCIFUL  God,  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  is  the 
^-J  resurrection  and  the  life  ;  in  whom  whosoever  believeth,  shall 
live,  though  he  die  ;  and  whosoever  liveth,  and  believeth  in  him,  shall 
not  die  eternally  ;  who  also  hath  taught  us,  by  his  holy  Apostle  Saint 


* 


CHURCHING  OF  WOMEN. 


Paul,  not  to  be  sorry,  as  men  without  hope,  for  those  who  sleep  in 
him  ;  We  humbly  beseech  thee,  O  Father,  to  raise  us  from  the  death  of 
sin  unto  the  life  of  righteousness  ;  that,  when  we  shall  depart  this  life, 
we  may  rest  in  him  ;  and  that,  at  the  general  Resurrection  in  the  last 
day,  we  may  be  found  acceptable  in  thy  sight :  and  receive  that  bless- 
ing, which  thy  well-beloved  Son  shall  then  pronounce  to  all  who  love 
and  fear  thee,  saying,  Come,  ye  blessed  children  of  my  Father,  receive 
the  kingdom  prepared  for  you  from  the  beginning  of  the  world.  Grant 
this,  we  beseech  thee,  O  merciful  Father,  through  Jesus  Christ,  our 
Mediator  and  Redeemer.    Amen. 

rpHE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of  God,  and  the 
-*•   fellowship  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  us  all  evermore.    Amen. 


THE  THANKSGIVING  OF  WOMEN  AFTER  CHILD-BIRTH; 

COMMONLY  CALLED, 

THE  CHURCHING  OF  WOMEK 

^  This  Service,  or  the  concluding  prayer  alone,  as  it  stands  among  the 
Occasional  Prayers  and  Thanksgivings.,  may  be  used  at  the  discretion  ef 
the  Minister. 

%  The  Woman,  at  the  usual  time  after  her  delivery,  shall  come  into  the 
church  decently  apparelled,  and  there  shall  knee^  down  in  some  con- 
venient place,  as  hath  been  accustomed,  or  as  the  Ch'dinary  shall  direct  .* 
And  then  the  Minister  shall  say  unto  her, 

FORASMUCH  as  it  hath  pleased  Almighty  God.  of  his  goodness,  to 
give  you  safe  deliverance,  and  to  preserve  you  in  the  great  danger 
of  Child-birth  ;  you  shall  therefore  give  hearty  thanks  unto  God,  and 
say, 
^  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  the  following  Hymn,  taken  from  the  \\&th 

Psalm. 
Dilexi  quoniam. 

I  AM  well  pleased  that  the  Lord  hath  heard  the  voice  of  my 
prayer  ; 

That"  he  hath  inclined  his  ear  unto  me  ;  therefore  will  I  call  upon 
him  as  long  as  I  live. 

I  found  trouble  and  heaviness,  and  I  called  upon  the  Name  of  the 
Lord  ;  O  Lord,  I  beseech  thee,  deliver  my  6oul. 

Gracious  is  the  Loin>,  and  righteous  :  yea,  our  God  is  merciful. 

What  reward  6hall  I  give  unto  the  Lord,  for  all  the  benefits  that  he 
hath  done  unto  me  ? 

I  will  receive  the  cup  of  salvation,  and  call  upon  the  Name  of  the 
Lord. 

I  will  pay  my  vows  now  in  the  presence  of  all  his  people  :  in  the 
courts  of  the  Lohd'6  house,  even  in  the  midst  of  thee,  O  Jerusalem. 
Praise  the  Lord. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy  Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world  without 
end.    Amen. 

S  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  the  Lord's  Prayer,  with  what  follows;  but 
the  Lord's  Prayer  may  be  omitted,  if  this  be  used  with  the  Morning  or 
Evening  Prayer. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy  Name.  Thy 
kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  As  it  is  in  heaven. 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses.  As 
we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us.  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation  ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil.    Amen. 


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FORMS  OF  PRAYER  TO  BE  USED  AT  SEA. 


Minister.    O  Lord,  save  this  woman  thy  servant ; 
Answer.    Who  putteth  her  trust  in  thee. 
Minister.    Be  thou  to  her  a  strong  tower  ; 
Anstcer.    From  the  face  of  her  enemy. 
Minister.     Lord,  hear  our  prayer. 
Answer.    And  let  our  cry  come  unto  thee. 
Minister.    Let  us  pray. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  wo  give  thee'humble  thanks  for  that  thou  has* 
been  graciously  pleased  to  preserve,  through  the  gTeat  pain  and 
peril  of  Child-birth,  this  woman  thy  servant,  who  desires  now  to  offer 
her  praises  and  thanksgivings  unto  thee.  Grant,  we  beseech  thee, 
most  merciful  Father,  that  6he,  through  thy  help,  may  both  faithfully 
live,  and  walk  according  to  thy  will,  in  this  life  present  ;  and  aiso 
may  be  partaker  of  everlasting  glory  in  the  life  to  come  ;  through 
JesuB  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

%  The  Woman,  that  cometh  to  give  her  Thanks,  must  offer  accustomed 
offerings,  which  shall  be  applied  by  the  Minister  and  the  Churchwardens 
to  the  reliej  of  distressed  women  in  Child-bed ;  and  if  there  be  a  Com- 
munion,  it  is  convenient  that  she  receive  the  Holy  Communit/iu 


FORMS  OF 

PEAYER  TO  BE  USED  AT  SEA. 

^  The  Morning  and  Evening  Service  to  be  used  daily  at  Sea,  shall  be  the 
same  which  is  appointed  in  the  Book  of  Common  Prayer. 

%  TJuse  two  following  Prayers  may  be  also  used  in  ships  of  u-ar. 

O  ETERNAL  Lord  God,  who  alone  spreadest  out  the  heavens,  and 
rulest  the  raging  of  the  sea  ;  who  hast  compassed  the  waters  wit!) 
bounds,  until  day  and  night  come  to  an  end  ;  Be  pleased  to  receive 
into  thy  Almighty  and  most  gracious  protection,  the  persons  of  us  thy 
servants,  and  the  Fleet  [or  Ship]  in  which  we  serve.  Preserve  us  from 
the  dangers  of  the  sea,  and  from  the  violence  of  the  enemy  ;  that  we 
may  be  a  safeguard  unto  the  United  States  of  America,  and  a  security 
for  such  a9  pass  on  the  seas  upon  their  lawful  occasions  ;  that  the 
inhabitants  of  our  land  may  in  peace  and  quietness  serve  thee  our 
God  ;  and  that  we  may  return  in  safety  to  enjoy  the  blessings  of  the 
land,  with  the  fruits  of  our  labour  :  and,  with  a  thankful  remembrance 
of  thy  mercies,  to  praise  and  glorify  thy  holy  Name  ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

The  Collect. 

DIRECT  us,  O  Lord,  in  all  our  doings,  with  thy  most  gTaciou9 
favour,  and  further  us  with  thy  continual  help  ;  that  in  all  our 
works  begun,  continued,  and  ended  in  thee,  we  may  glorify  thy  holy 
Name  ;  and  finally  by  thy  mercy  obtain  everlasting  life ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

^  Prayers  to  be  used  in  Storms  at  Sea. 
f~\  MOST  powerful  and  glorious  Lord  God,  at  whose  command  the 
^-^  winds  blow,  and  lift  up  the  waves  of  the  sea,  and  who  stillest  the 
rage  thereof ;  We,  thy  creatures,  but  miserable  sinners,  do  in  this  our 
great  distress  cry  unto  thee  for  help  :  Save,  Lord,  or  else  we  perish. 
We  confess,  when  we  have  been  safe,  and  seen  all  things  quiet  about 
ns,  we  have  forgotten  thee  our  God,  and  refused  to  hearken  to  the  still 
voice  of  thy  word,  and  to  obey  thy  commandments  :  But  now  we  seo 
how  terrible  thou  art  in  all  thy  works  of  wonder  ;  the  great  God  to  be 
feared  above  all  :  And  therefore  we  adore  thy  Divine  Majesty,  ac- 
knowledging thy  power,  and  imploring  thy  goodness.  Help,  Lord,  and 
save  us  for  thy  mercy's  sake,  in  Jesus  Christ,  thy  Son  our  Lord.  Amen* 

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FORMS  OF  PRAYER  TO  BE  USED  AT  SEA. 

1f  Or  this. 

OMOST  glorious  and  gracious  Lord  God,  who  dwellest  in  heaven, 
bat  beholdest  all  things  below  ;  Look  down,  we  beseech  thee,  and 
hear  us,  calling  out  of  the  depth  of  misery,  and  out  of  the  jaws  of  this 
death,  which  is  now  ready  to  swallow  us  up  :  Save,  Lord,  or  else  we 
perish.  The  living,  the  living  shall  praise  thee.  O  send  thy  word  of 
command  to  rebuke  the  raging  winds  and  the  roaring  sea  ;  that  we, 
being  delivered  from  this  distress,  may  live  to  serve  thee,  and  to  glorify 
thy  Name  all  the  days  of  our  life.  Hear,  Lord,  and  save  us,  for  the 
infinite  merits  of  our  blessed  Saviour,  thy  Son,  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 
Amen. 

The  Prayer  to  be  said  before  a  Fight  at  Sea  against  any  enemy. 

OMOST  powerful  and  glorious  Lord  God,  the  Lord  of  Hosts,  that 
rulest  and  commandest  all  things  ;  Thou  sittest  in  the  throne 
judging  right,  and  therefore  we  make  our  address  to  thy  Divine 
Majesty  in  this  our  necessity,  that  thou  wouldest  take  the  cause  into 
thine  own  hand,  and  judge  between  us  and  our  enemies.  Stir  up  thy 
strength,  O  Lord,  and  come  and  help  us  ;  for  thou  givest  not  alway  the 
battle  to  the  strong,  but  canst  save  by  many  or  by  few.  O  let  not  our 
sins  now  cry  against  us  for  vengeance  ;  but  hearus  thy  poor  servanta 
begging  mercy,  and  imploring  thy  help,  and  that  thou  wouldest  be  a 
defence  unto  us  against  the  face  of  the  enemy.  Make  it  appear  that 
thou  art  our  Saviour  and  mighty  Deliverer,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

«J  Short  Prayers  for  single  persons,  who  cannot  meet  to  join  in  Prayer  with 

others,  by  reason  of  the  Fight,  or  Storm, 

General  Prayers. 

LORD  be  merciful  to  us  sinners,  and  save  us  for  thy  mercy's 
sake. 
Thou  art  the  great  God,  who  hast  made  and  rulest  all  things  :  O 
deliver  us  for  thy  Name's  sake. 

Thou  art  the  great  God  to  be  feared  above  all :  O  save  us,  that  we 
may  praise  thee. 

Special  Prayers  with  respect  to  the  enemy. 

THOU,  O  Lord,  art  just  and  powerful :  O  defend  our  cause  against 
the  face  of  the  enemy. 
O  God,  thou  art  a  strong  tower  of  defence  to  all  who  fly  unto  thee  : 
O  save  us  from  the  violence  of  the  enemy. 
O  Lord  of  Hosts,  fight  for  us,  that  we  may  glorify  thee. 
O  suffer  us  not  to  sink  under  the  weight  of  our  sins,  or  the  violence 
of  the  enemy. 
O  Lord,  arise,  help  us,  and  deliver  us,  for  thy  Name's  sake. 
Short  Prayers  in  respect  of  a  storm. 

THOU,  O  Lord,  who  stillest  the  raging  of  the  sea,  hear,  hear  us,  and 
save  us.  that  we  perish  not. 

O  blessed  Saviour,  who  didst  save  thy  disciple3  ready  to  perish  in  a 
storm,  hear  us,  and  save  us,  we  beseech  thee. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

O  Lord,  hear  us. 

O  Christ,  hear  us. 

God  the  Father,  God  the  Son,  God  the  Holy  Ghost,  hare  mercy  upon 
us,  save  us  now  and  evermore.    Amen. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy  Name.  Thy 
kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  As  it  is  in  heaven. 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses.  As 
we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us.  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation  ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil.    Amen. 

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FORMS  OF  PRAYER  TO  BE  USED  AT  SEA. 

^  When  there  shall  be  imminent  danger,  as  many  as  can  be  spared  from 
necessary  service  in  the  Ship  shall  be  called  together,  and  make  an  humble 
Confession  of  their  sin  to  God:  In  which,  every  one  ought  seriously  to 
rejltct  upon  those  particular  sins  of  which  his  conscience  shall  accuse 
him;  saying  as  follow eth. 

The  Confession. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Maker  of  all 
things,  Judge  of  all  men  ;  We  acknowledge  and  bewail  our  mani- 
fold sins  and  wickedness,  Which  we  from  time  to  time  most  grievously 
have  committed,  13y  thought,  word,  and  deed,  Against  thy  Divine 
Majesty,  Provoking  most  justly  thy  wrath  and  indignation  against  us. 
We  do  earnestly  repent,  And  are  heartily  sorry  for  these  our  misdoings  ; 
The  remembrance  of  them  is  grievous  unto  us  ;  The  burden  of  them  is 
intolerable.  Have  mercy  upon  us,  Have  mercy  upon  us,  most  merciful 
Father  ;  For  thy  Son  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ's  sake,  Forgive  us  all  that 
is  past  ;  And  grant  that  we  may  ever  hereafter  Serve  and  please  thee 
In  newness  of  life,  To  the  honour  and  glory  of  thy  Name  ;  Through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

<&  Then  shall  the  Priest,  if  there  be  any  in  the  Ship,  say, 
A  LMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  of  his  great  mercy  hath 
■*"*■  promised  forgiveness  of  sins  to  all  those  who  with  hearty  repent- 
ance and  true  faith  turn  unto  him  ;  Have  mercy  upon  you  ;  pardon 
and  deliver  you  from  all  your  sins  ;  confirm  and  strengthen  you  in  all 
goodness,  and  bring  you  to  everlasting  life  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

Thanksgiving  after  a  Storm, 
Jubilate  Deo.    Psalm  lxvi. 

OBE  joyful  in  God,  all  ye  lands  ;  sing  praises  unto  the  honour  of 
his  Name  ;  make  his  praise  to  be  glorious. 

Say  unto  God,  O  how  wonderful  art  thou  in  thy  works  ;  through  the 
greatness  of  thy  power  shall  thine  enemies  be  found  liars  unto  thee. 

For  all  the  world  shall  worship  thee,  sing  of  thee,  and  praise  thy 
Name. 

O  come  hither,  and  behold  the  works  of  God  ;  how  wonderful  he  is 
in  his  doing  toward  the  children  of  men. 

He  ruleth  with  his  power  for  ever  ;  his  eyes  behold  the  people  :  and 
such  as  will  not  believe  shall  not  be  able  to  exalt  themselves. 

0  praise  our  God,  ye  people,  and  make  the  voice  of  his  praise  to  be 
heard  ; 

Who  holdeth  our  soul  in  life  ;  and  suffereth  not  our  feet  to  slip. 
For  thou,  O  God,  hast  proved  us  ;  thou  also  hast  tried  us,  like  as 
silver  is  tried. 
Thou  broughtest  us  into  the  snare  :  and  laidest  trouble  upon  our  loins. 

1  will  go  into  thine  house  with  burnt-otferings  ;  and  will  pay  thee 
my  vows,  which  I  promised  with  my  lips,  and  spake  with  my  mouth, 
when  I  was  in  trouble. 

0  come  hither,  and  hearken,  all  ye  that  fear  God  ;  and  1  will  tell  ycu 
what  he  hath  done  for  my  soul. 

1  called  unto  him  with  my  mouth,  and  gave  him  praises  with  my 
tongue. 

If  I  incline  unto  wickedness  with  mine  heart,  the  Lord  will  not 
hear  me. 

But  God  hath  heard  me  ;  and  considered  the  voice  of  my  prayer. 

Praised  be  God,  who  hath  not  cast  out  my  prayer,  nor  turned  his 
mercy  from  me. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy  Ghost  ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world  without 
end.    Amen. 

Confitemini  Domino.    Psalm  cvii. 
f~\  THAT  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  his  goodness  ;  and  declare 
*-/  the  wonders  that  he  doeth  for  the  children  of  men  I 


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FORMS  OF  PRAYER  TO  BE  USED  AT  SEA. 


Thai  they  would  offer  unto  him  the  sacrifice  of  thanksgiving,  and 
tell  out  his  works  with  gladness  ! 

They  that  go  down  to  the  sea  in  ships,  and  occupy  their  business  in 
great  "waters  ; 

These  men  see  the  works  of  the  Lord,  and  his  wonders  in  the  deep. 

For  at  his  word  the  6tormy  wind  ariseth,  which  lifteth  up  the  waves 
thereof. 

They  are  carried  up  to  the  heaven,  and  down  again  to  the  deep; 
their  soul  melteth  away  because  of  the  trouble. 

They  reel  to  and  fro,  and  stagger  like  a  drunken  man,  and  are  at  their 
wit's  end. 

So  when  they  cry  unto  the  LORD  in  their  trouble,  he  delivereth  them 
out  of  their  distress. 

For  he  maketh  the  storm  to  cease,  so  that  the  •waves  thereof  are  still. 

Then  are  they  glad,  because  they  are  at  rest ;  and  so  be  bringetb 
them  unto  the  haven  where  they  would  be. 

O  that  men  would  therefore  praise  the  Lord  for  his  goodness  ;  and 
declare  the  wonders  that  he  doeth  for  the  children  of  men  I 

That  they  would  exalt  him  also  in  the  congregation  of  the  people, 
and  praise  him  in  the  seat  of  the  elders  ! 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy  Ghost  • 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world  without 
end.    Amen. 

Collects  of  Thanksgiving. 

OMOST  blessed  and  glorious  Lord  God,  who  art  of  infinite  goodness 
and  mercy  ;  We,  thy  poor  creatures,  whom  thou  hast  made  and 
preserved,  holding  our  souls  in  life,  and  now  rescuing  us  out  of  the 
jaws  of  death,  humbly  present  ourselves  again  before  thy  Divine 
Majesty,  to  offer  a  sacrifice  of  praise  and  thanksgiving,  for  that  thou 
heardest  us  when  we  called  in  our  trouble,  and  didst  not  cast  out  our 
prayer,  which  we  made  before  thee  in  our  great  distress  :  Even  when 
we  gave  all  for  lost,  our  ship,  our  goods,  our  lives,  then  didst  thou 
mercifully  look  upon  us,  and  wonderfully  command  a  deliverance  ;  for 
which  we,  now  being  in  safety,  do  give  all  praise  and  glory  to  thy  holy 
Name  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen* 

H  Or  this. 

OMOST  mighty  and  gracious  good  God,  thy  mercy  is  over  all  thy 
works,  but  in  special  manner  hath  been  extended  towards  us, 
whom  thou  hast  so  powerfully  and  wonderfully  defended.  Thou  hast 
showed  us  terrible  things,  and  wonders  in  the  deep,  that  we  might  see 
how  powerful  and  gracious  a  God  thou  art ;  how  able  and  ready  to 
help  those  who  trust  in  thee.  Thou  hast  showed  us  how  both  winds 
and  seas  obey  thy  command  ;  that  we  may  learn,  even  from  them, 
hereafter  to  obey  thy  voice,  and  to  do  thy  will.  We  therefore  bless 
and  glorify  thy  Name,  for  this  thy  mercy  in  saving  us,  when  we  were 
ready  to  perish.  And,  Ave  beseech  thee,  make  us  as  truly  sensible  now 
of  thy  mercy,  as  we  were  then  of  danger  ;  And  give  us  hearts  always 
ready  to  express  our  thankfulness,  not  only  by  words,  but  also  by  our 
lives,  in  being  more  obedient  to  thy  holy  commandments.  Continue, 
we  beseech  thee,  this  thy  goodness  to  us  ;  that  we,  whom  thou  hast 
saved,  may  serve  thee  in  holiness  and  righteousness  all  the  days  of  our 
life  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  and  Saviour.    Amen. 

A  Hymn  of  Praise  and  Thanksgiving  after  a  dangerous  Tempest. 

OCOME,  let  us  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  he  is  gracious  ;  and 
his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
Great  Is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised  ;  let  the  redeemed  of  the 
Lord  say  so,  whom  he  hath  delivered  from  the  merciless  rage  of  the  sea. 
The  Lord  is  gracious,  and  full  of  compassion  ;  slow  to  anger,  and  of 
great  mercy. 

He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  according  to  our  sins  ;  neither  rewarded 
us  according  to  our  iniquities. 

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FORMS  OF  PRAYER  TO  BE  USED  AT  SEA. 

-  -  - -  ■  ■  ■  ■  — 

But  as  the  heaven  is  high  above  the  earth  ;  so  great  hath  been  his 
mercy  towards  us. 

We  found  trouble  and  heaviness  ;  we  were  even  at  death's  door. 

The  -waters  of  the  sea  had  well-nigh  covered  us  ;  the  proud  waters 
had  well-nigh  gone  over  our  soul. 

The  sea  roared  :  and  the  stormy  wind  lifted  up  the  waves  thereof. 

"NVe  were  carried  up  as  it  were  to  heaven,  and  then  down  again  into 
the  deep  ;  our  soul  melted  within  us,  because  of  trouble. 

Then  cried  we  unto  thee,  O  Lord  ;  and  thou  didst  deliver  us  out  of 
our  distress. 

Blessed  be  thy  Name,  who  didst  not  despise  the  prayer  of  thy 
servants  ;  but  didst  hear  our  cry,  and  hast  saved  us. 

Thou  didst  send  forth  thy  commandment ;  and  the  windy  storm 
ceased,  and  was  turned  into  a  calm. 

O  let  us  therefore  praise  the  Lord  for  his  goodness  ;  and  declare  the 
wonders  that  he  hath  done,  and  still  doeth  for  the  children  of  men  ! 

Praised  be  the  Lord  daily  ;  even  the  Lord  that  helpeth  us,  and 
poureth  his  benefits  upon  us. 

He  is  our  God,  even  the  God  of  whom  cometh  salvation  ;  God  is  the 
Lord,  by  whom  we  have  escaped  death. 

Thou,  Lord,  hast  made  us  glad  through  the  operation  of  thy  hands  ; 
and  we  will  triumph  in  thy  praise. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  ;  even  the  Lord  God,  who  only  doeth 
wondrous  things  ; 

And  blessed  be  the  Name  of  hi3  Majesty  for  ever  ;  and  let  every  one 
of  us  say.  Amen,  Amen. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy  Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world  without 
end.    Amen. 

A  Psalm  or  Hymn  of  Praise  and  Thanksgiving  after  Victory. 

IF  the  Lord  had  not  been  on  our  side,  now  may  we  say  ;  if  the  Lord 
himself  had  not  been  on  our  side,  when  men  rose  up  against  us  ; 

They  had  swallowed  us  up  quick,  when  they  were  so  wrathfully 
displeased  at  us. 

Yea,  the  waters  had  drowned  us,  and  the  stream  had  gone  over  our 
soul  ;  the  deep  waters  of  the  proud  had  gone  over  our  soul. 

But  praised  be  the  Lord,  who  hath  not  given  us  over  as  a  prey  unto 
them. 

The  Lord  hath  wrought  a  mighty  salvation  for  us. 

"NVe  got  not  this  by  our  own  sword,  neither  was  it  our  own  arm  that 
saved  us  ;  but  thy  right  hand,  and  thine  arm,  and  the  light  of  thy 
countenance,  because  thou  hadst  a  favour  unto  us. 

The  Lord  hath  appeared  for  us  ;  the  Lord  hath  covered  our  heads, 
and  made  us  to  stand  in  the  day  of  battle. 

The  Lord  hath  appeared  for  us  ;  the  Lord  hath  overthrown  our 
enemies,  and  dashed  in  pieces  those  that  rose  up  against  us. 

Therefore  not  unto  us,  O  Lord,  not  unto  us  ;  but  unto  thy  Name 
be  given  the  glory. 

The  Lord  hath  done  great  things  for  us  ;  the  Lord  hath  done  great 
things  for  us,  for  which  we  rejoice. 

Our  help  standeth  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord,  who  hath  made  heaven 
and  earth. 

Blessed  be  the  Name  of  the  Lord,  from  this  time  forth  for  evermore. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy  Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world  without 
end.    Amen. 

%  After  this  Hymn  may  be  said  the  Te  Deum. 

^  Then  this  Collect. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  the  Sovereign  Commander  of  all  the  world,  in 
whose  hand  is  power  and  might,  which  none  is  able  to  withstand  ; 
We  bless  and  magnify  thy  great  and  glorious  Namo  for  this  happy 

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Victory,  the  whole  glory  whereof  we  do  ascribe  to  thee,  who  art  the 
only  giver  of  Victory.  And,  we  beseech  hee,  give  us  grace  to  improve 
this  great  mercy  to  thy  glory,  the  advancement  of  thy  Gospel,  the 
honour  of  our  country,  and,  as  much  as  in  us  lieth,  to  the  good  of  all 
mankind.  And,  we  beseech  thee,  give  us  such  a  sense  of  this  great 
mercy,  as  may  engage  us  to  a  true  thankfulness,  such  as  may  appear 
in  our  lives  by  an  humble,  holy,  and  obedient  walking  before  thee  all 
our  days  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  ;  to  whom,  with  thee  and  the 
Holy  Spirit,  as  for  all  thy  mercies,  so  in  particular  for  this  Victory  and 
Deliverance,  be  all  glory  and  honour,  Avorld  without  end.    Amen. 

2  Cor.  xiii.  14. 
fT,HE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of  God,  and  the 
•*•  fellowship  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  us  all  evermore.    Anita. 


At  the  Burial  of  the  Dead  at  Sea. 
*T  The  Office  in  the  Common  Prayer  Book  may  be  used;  only  instead  of 

these  words    [We  therefore  commit  his  body  to  the  ground,  earth 

to  earth,  <§c]  say, 
TXrE  therefore  commit  his  body  to  the  deep,  to  be  turned  into  cor- 
*»  ruption,  looking  for  the  resurrection  of  the  body,  (when  the  sea 
shall  give  up  her  dead,)  and  the  life  of  the  world  to  come,  through  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ  ;  who  at  his  coming  shall  change  our  vile  body,  that 
it  may  be  like  his  glorious  body,  according  to  the  mighty  working 
whereby  he  is  able  to  subdue  all  things  unto  himself. 


A  FORM  OF  PRAYER   FOR 

THE  VISITATION  OF  PRISONERS. 

^T  When  Morning  or  Evening  Prayer  shall  be  read  in  any  Prison,  instead 
of  the  Psahn,  O  come,  let  us  sing,  Sfc,  shall  be  read  the  130*A  Psalm  : 
and  the  Minister  shall  insert,  after  the  Collect  for  the  day,  the  Collect  in 
the  following  Service,  O  God,  who  sparest,  <^c.  and  at  such  times  as  the 
Litany  is  not  read,  he  shall  add  the  prayer,  O  God,  merciful  Father, 
who  despisest  not,  <f-c. 

^T  And  uhen  notice  is  given  to  the  ?>finister,  that  a  Prisoner  is  confined  for 
some  great  or  capital  crime,  he  shall  visit  him;  and  uhen  he  cometh  into 
the  place  where  the  Prisoner  is,  he  shall  say,  kneeling  down, 

REME5IBER  not,  Lord,  our  iniquities,  nor  the  iniquities  of  our  fore- 
fathers ;  neither  take  thou  vengeance  of  our  sins  :  spare  us,  good 
Lord,  spare  thy  people,  whom  thou  hast  redeemed  with  thy  most 
precious  blood,  and  be  not  angry  with  us  for  ever. 
Answer.     Spare  us,  good  Lord. 

Let  us  pray. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  <yc. 
Minister.     O  Lord.  6how  thy  mercy  upon  us ; 
Answer.    And  grant  us  thy  salvation. 
Minister.     Turn  thy  face  from  our  sins  ; 
Answer.    And  blot  out  all  our  iniquities. 
Minister.     Send  us  help  from  thy  holy  place  ; 
Answer.     For  thine  indignation  lieth  hard  upon  us. 
Minister.     O  Lord,  hear  our  prayer  ; 

Answer.    And  let  the  sighing  of  the  prisoners  come  before  thee. 

The  Celled. 

GRANT,  we  beseech  thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we,  who  for  our  evil 
deeds  do  worthily  deserve  to  be  punished,  by  the  comfort  of  thy 


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grace  may  mercifully  be  relieved  ;  through  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ.     Amen. 

OGOD,  who  sparest  when  we  deserve  punishment,  and  in  thy  wrath 
rememberest  mercy  ;  We  humbly  beseech  thee,  ol  thy  goodness  10 
comfort  and  succour  all  those  who  are  under  reproach  and  misery  in 
the  house  of  bondage  ;  correct  them  not  in  thine  anger,  neither  chasten 
them  in  thy  sore  displeasure.  Give  them  a  right  understanding  of 
themselves,  and  of  thy  threats  and  promises  ;  that  they  may  neither 
cast  away  their  confidence  in  thee",  nor  place  it  any  where  but  in  thee. 
Relieve  the  distressed,  protect  the  innocent,  and  awaken  the  guilty  : 
and  forasmuch  as  thou  alone  bringest  light  out  of  darkness,  and  good 
out  of  evil,  grant  that  the  pains  and  punishments  which  these  thy 
servants  endure,  through  their  bodily  confinement,  may  tend  to  setting 
free  their  souls  from  the  chains  of  sin  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

^  Here  the  Minister,  as  he  shall  see  convenient,  may  read  the  Prayer  /or 
All  Conditions  of  Men.  tin  Collect  for  Ash-Wednesday,  and  the  Collect 
beginning  Almighty  Cod,  the  fountain  of  all  wisdom,  $c-,  or  any 
other  prayer  oj  the  Liturgy,  which  he  shall  judge  proper. 

%  Then  shall  the  Minister  exhort  the  prisoner  or  prisoners  after  this  form, 

or  other  like. 

DEARLY  beloved,  know  this,  that  Almighty  God,  whose  never-fail- 
ing providence  governeth  all  things  both  in  heaven  and  earth, 
hath  so  wisely  and  mercifully  ordered  the  course  of  this  world,  that 
his  judgments  are  often  sent  as  fatherly  corrections  to  us  ;  and  if  with 
due  submission  and  resignation  to  his  holy  will  we  receive  the  same, 
they  will  work  together  for  our  good. 

It  is  your  part  and  duty,  therefore,  to  humble  yourself  under  the 
mighty  hand  of  God,  to  acknowledge  the  righteousness  of  his  judg- 
ments, and  to  endeavour  that,  by  his  grace,  this  present  visitation 
may  lead  you  to  a  sincere  and  hearty  repentance. 

The  way  and  means  thereto  is,  to  examine  your  life  and  conversation 
by  the  rule  of  God  s  commandments  ;  and  whereinsoever  you  shall 
perceive  yourself  to  have  orfended  either  by  will,  word,  or  deed,  there 
to  bewail  your  own  sinfulness,  and  to  confess  yourself  to  Almighty 
God,  with  full  purpose  of  amendment  of  life.  And  if  you  6hall  perceive 
your  offences  to  be  such  as  are  not  only  against  God,  but  also  against 
your  neighbours  ;  then  to  reconcile  yourself  to  them,  being  ready  to 
make  restitution  and  satisfaction,  according  to  the  uttermost  of  your 
power,  for  all  injuries  and  wrongs  done  by  you  to  any  other  :  and 
being  likewise  ready  to  forgive  others  who  have  offended  you,  as  you 
would  have  forgiveness  of  your  otfences  at  God's  hand.  And  to  this 
true  repentance  and  change  of  mind  you  must  add  a  lively  and  stead- 
fast faith,  and  dependence  upon  the  merits  of  the  death  of  Christ,  with 
an  entire  resignation  of  yourself  to  the  will  of  God.  Except  you  repent, 
and  believe,  we  can  give  you  no  hope  of  salvation.  But  if  you  do 
sincerely  repent  and  believe,  God  hath  declared,  though  your  "sins  be 
as  red  as  scarlet,  they  shall  be  made  white  as  snow  ;  though  your 
wickednesses  have  gone  over  your  head,  yet  shall  they  not  be  your 
destruction. 

"We  exhort  you  therefore  in  the  Name  of  God,  and  of  his  dear  Son 
Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour,  and  as  you  tender  your  own  salvation,  to  take 
good  heed  of  these  things  in  time,  while  the  day  of  salvation  lasteth  ; 
for  the  night  cometh,  when  no  man  can  work.  While  you  have  the 
light,  believe  in  the  light,  and  walk  as  children  of  the  light,  that  you 
be  not  cast  into  outer  darkness  ;  that  you  may  not  knock,  when'the 
door  Bhall  be  shut  :  and  cry  for  mercy,  when  it  "is  the  time  of  justice. 
Kow,  you  are  the  object  of  God's  mercy,  if  by  repentance  and  true  faith 
you  turn  unto  him  ;  but  if  you  neglect  these  things,  you  will  be  the 
object  of  his  justice  and  vengeance.  Kow,  you  may  claim  the  merits 
of  Christ  ;  but  if  you  die  in  your  sins,  Ins  sufferings  will  tend  to  your 


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greater  condemnation.  O  beloved,  consider  in  this  your  day,  how 
fearful  a  thing  it  will  be  to  fall  into  the  hands  of  the  living  God,  when 
you  can  neither  fly  to  his  mercy  to  protect  you,  nor  to  the  merits  of 
Christ  to  cover  you  in  that  terrible  day. 

1  Here  the  Minister  shall  examine  him  concerning  his  faith,  and  rehearse 

the  Articles  of  the  Creed,  Dost  thou  believe  in  God,  Src.    And  the 

prisoner  shall  answer, 

All  this  I  steadfastly  believe. 
f  Then  shaH  the  Minister  examine  whither  he  repent  him  truly  of  his  sins, 

and  be  in  charity  with  all  the  world,  and  further  admonish  him  par- 
ticularly concerning  the  crimes  wherewith  he  is  charged;   and  exhort 

him,  if  lie  have  any  scruples,  that  he  would  declare  the  same,  and  prepare 

himself  for  the  Holy  Communion,  against  the  time  that  it  may  be  proper 

to  administer  it  to  him. 

**   Then,  all  kneeling,  the  Minister  shall  say  as  follows,  from  the  51st 

Psalm. 
TTAYE  mercy  upon  me,  O  God,  after  thy  great  goodness  ;  according 
-*-■*-  to  the  multitude  of  thy  mercies  do  away  mine  offences. 

"Wash  me  throughly  from  my  wickedness,  and  cleanse  me  from 
my  sin. 

For  I  acknowledge  my  faults,  and  my  sin  is  ever  before  me. 

Against  thee  only  have  I  sinned,  and  done  this  evil  in  thy  sight ; 
that  thou  mightest  be  justified  in  the  saying,  and  clear  when  thou  art 
judged. 

Behold,  I  was  shapen  in  wickedness,  and  in  sin  hath  my  mother 
conceived  me. 

But  lo,  thou  requirest  truth  in  the  inward  parts,  and  shalt  make  me 
to  understand  wisdom  secretly. 

Thou  shalt  purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  I  shall  be  clean  ;  thou  shalt 
wash  me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow. 

Thou  shalt  make  me  hear  of  joy  and  gladness,  that  the  bones  which 
thou  hast  broken  may  rejoice. 

Turn  thy  face  from  my  sins,  and  put  out  all  my  misdeeds. 

Make  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God,  and  renew  a  right  spirit  within  me. 

Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence,  and  take  not  thy  Holy  Spirit 
;     from  me. 

O  give  mc  the  comfort  of  thy  help  again,  and  stablish  me  with  thy 
free  Spirit. 

Then  shall  I  teach  thy  ways  unto  the  wicked,  and  sinners  shall  be 
converted  unto  thee. 

Deliver  me  from  blood-guiltiness,  O  God,  thou  that  art  the  God  of 
my  health  ;  and  my  tongue  shall  sing  of  thy  righteousness. 

Thou  shalt  open  my  lips,  O  Lord,  and  my  mouth  shall  show  thy 
praise. 

For  thou  desirest  no  sacrifice,  else  would  I  give  it  thee  ;  but  thou 
I      delightest  not  in  burnt-offerings. 

The  sacrifice  of  God  is  a  troubled  spirit :  a  broken  and  contrite 
heart,  O  God,  shalt  thou  not  despise. 

%  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 
Let  us  pray. 

OLORD,  wc  beseech  thee,  mercifully  hear  our  prayers,  and  spare  all 
those  who  confess  their  sins  unto  thee  ;  that  they,  whose  con- 
sciences by  sin  are  accused,  by  thy  merciful  pardon  may  be  absolved  ; 
through  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

OGOD,  whose  mercy  is  everlasting,  and  power  infinite  ;  Look 
down  with  pity  and  compassion  upon  the  sufferings  of  this  thy 
servant ;  and  whether  thou  visitest  for  trial  of  his  patience,  or  punish- 
ment of  his  offences,  enable  him  by  thy  grace  cheerfully  to  submit  him- 
self to  thy  holy  will  and  pleasure.  Go  not  far  from  those,  O  Lord, 
whom  thou  hast  laid  in  a  place  of  darkness,  and  in  the  deep  ;  and 


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forasmuch  as  thou  hast  not  cut  him  off  suddenly,  but  chastenest  him  as 
a  father,  grant  that  he,  duly  considering1  thy  great  mercies,  may  be 
unfeignedly  thankful,  and  turn  unto  thee  with  true  repentance  and 
sincerity  of  heart  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Ameiu 

Prayer*  for  Persons  under  sentence  of  death. 

%  When  a  Criminal  ts  under  sentence  of  death,  the  Minister  shaU  proceed, 
immediately  afttr  the  Collect,  O  God,  who  sparest,  <yc,  to  exhort  him 
after  this  form,  or  other  like. 

DEARLY  beloved,  it  hath  pleased  Almighty  God,  in  his  justice,  to 
bring  you  under  the  sentence  and  condemnation  of  the  law.  You 
are  shortly  to  suffer  death  in  such  a  manner,  that  others,  warned  by 
your  example,  may  be  the  more  afraid  to  offend  ;  and  we  pray  God, 
that  you  may  make  such  use  of  your  punishments  in  this  world,  that 
your  soul  may  be  saved  in  the  world  to  come. 

Wherefore  we  come  to  you  in  the  bowels  of  compassion  ;  and,  being 
desirous  that  you  should  avoid  presumption  on  the  one  hand,  and 
despair  on  the  other,  shall  plainly  lay  before  you  the  -wretchedness  of 
your  condition,  and  declare  how  far  you  ought  to  depend  on  the  mer- 
cies of  God,  and  the  merits  of  our  Saviour.  Consider  then  seriously 
with  yourself,  in  all  appearance  the  time  of  your  dissolution  draweth 
near  ;  your  sins  have  laid  fast  hold  upon  you  ;  you  are  soon  to  be 
removed  from  among  men  by  a  violent  death  ;  and  you  shall  fade 
away  suddenly  like  the  grass,  which  in  the  morning  is  green  and 
groweth  up,  but  in  the  evening  is  cut  down,  dried  up,  and  withered. 
After  you  have  thus  finished  the  course  of  a  sinful  and  miserable  life, 
you  shall  appear  before  the  Judg'e  of  all  flesh  :  who,  as  he  pronounces 
blessings  on  the  righteous,  shall  likewise  say,  with  a  terrible  voice  of 
most  just  judgment,  to  the  wicked,  Go,  ye  accursed,  into  the  fire  ever- 
lasting, prepared  for  the  devil  and  his  angels. 

Your  sins  have  brought  you  too  near  this  dreadful  sentence  :  it  is 
therefore  your  part  and  duty,  my  brother,  humbly  to  confess  and 
bewail  your  great  and  manifold  offences,  and  to  repent  you  truly  of 
your  sins,  as  you  tender  the  eternal  salvation  of  your  soul. 

Be  not  deceived  with  a  vain  and  presumptuous  expectation  of  God's 
favour,  nor  say  within  yourself,  Peace,  peace,  where  there  is  no  peace  ; 
for  there  is  no  peace,  saith  my  God,  to  the  wicked.  God  is  not  mocked ; 
he  is  of  purer  eyes  than  to  behold  iniquity  ;  and  without  holiness  no 
man  shall  see  the  Lord.  On  the  other  hand,  despair  not  of  God's 
mercy,  though  trouble  is  on  every  side  ;  for  God  shutteth  not  up  his 
mercies  for  ever  in  displeasure  :  but  if  we  confess  our  sins,  he  is 
faithful  and  just  to  forgive  us  our  sins,  and  to  cleanse  us  from  all 
unrighteousness.  Do  not  either  way  abuse  the  goodness  of  God,  who 
calleth  us  mercifully  to  amendment,  and  of  his  endless  pity  promiseth 
us  forgiveness  of  that  which  is  past,  if  with  a  perfect  and  a  true  heart 
we  return  unto  him. 

Since  therefore  you  are  soon  to  pass  into  an  endless  and  unchange- 
able 6tate,  and  your  future  happiness  or  misery  depends  upon  the  few 
moments  which  are  left  you,  I  require  you  strictly  to  examine  yourself, 
and  your  estate  both  towards  God  and  towards  man  ;  and  let  no 
worldly  consideration  hinder  you  from  making  a  true  and  full  con- 
fession of  your  sins,  and  giving  all  the  satisfaction  which  is  in  your 
power  to  every  one  whom  you  have  'wronged  or  injured  ;  that  you 
may  find  mercy  at  your  heavenly  Father's  hand,  for  Christ's  sake,  and 
not  be  condemned  in  the  dreadful  day  of  judgment. 

Lastly,  beloved,  submit  yourself  with  Christian  resignation  to  the 
just  judgment  of  God,  which  your  own  crimes  have  brought  upon  you, 
and  be  in  charity  with  all  men  :  being  ready  sincerely  to  forgive  all 
such  as  have  offended  you,  not  excepting  those  who  have  prosecuted 
you  even  unto  death  :  and,  though  this  may  seem  a  hard  saying,  yet 
know  assuredly,  that  without  it  your  charity  is  not  yet  perfect.    And 


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fail  not  earnestly  to  endeavour  and  pray  for  this  blessed  temper  and 
composure  of  mind.  So  may  you  cast  yourself  with  an  entire  depend- 
ence upon  the  mercies  of  God,  through  the  merits  of  our  Saviour  and 
Redeemer  Jesus  Christ. 

%  Here  the  Minister  shall  examine  him  concerning  his  faith,  and  rehearse 
the  Articles  of  the  Creed,  Dost  thou  believe  in  God,  fyc.  And  the 
Criminal  shall  answer, 

All  this  I  steadfastly  believe. 

7  Then  shall  the  Minister  examine  whether  he  repent  him  truly  of  his  sins, 
exhorting  him  to  a  particular  confession  of  the  sin  for  which  he  is  con- 
demned; and  upon  confession,  he  shall  instruct  him  what  satisfaction 
ought  to  be  made  to  those  whom  he  has  offended  thereby ;  and  if  he 
Jtaotceth  any  combinations  in  wickedness,  or  any  evil  practices  designed 
against  others,  let  him  be  admonished  to  the  utmost  of  his  power  to 
discover  and  prevent  them. 

f  After  his  confession,  the  Priest  shall  declare  to  him  the  pardoning  mercy 
of  God,  in  the  form  which  is  used  in  the  Communion  Service, 

^T  After  which  shall  be  said  the  Collect  following. 

OHOLY  Jesus,  who,  of  thine  infinite  goodness,  didst  accept  the 
conversion  of  a  sinner  on  the  cross  ;  Open  thine  eye  of  mercy  upon 
this  thy  servant,  who  desireth  pardon  and  forgiveness,  though  in  hit 
latest  hour  he  turneth  unto  thee.  Renew  in  him  whatsoever  hath  been 
decayed  by  the  fraud  and  malice  of  the  devil,  or  by  his  own  carnal  will 
and  frailness.  Consider  his  contrition  ;  accept  his  repentance  ;  and 
forasmuch  as  he  putteth  his  full  trust  only  in  thy  mercy,  impute  not 
unto  him  his  former  sins,  but  strengthen  him  with  thy  blessed  Spirit : 
and  when  thou  art  pleased  to  take  him  hence,  take  him  unto  thy  favour. 
This  we  beg  through  thy  merits,  O  Lord,  our  Saviour  and  our  Re- 
deemer.   Amfiu 

1T   Tfien  shall  the  Minister  say, 

O  FATHER  of  mercies,  and  God  of  all  comfort ;  We  fly  unto  thee  for 
succour  in  behalf  of  this  thy  servant,  who  is  now  under  the  sen- 
tence of  condemnation.  The  day  of  his  calamity  is  at  hand,  and  he  is 
accounted  as  one  of  those  who  go  down  into  the  pit.  Blessed  Lord, 
remember  thy  mercies  ;  look  upon  his  infirmities  ;  hear  the  voice  of 
Ais  complaint  ;  give  him,  we  beseech  thee,  patience  in  this  his  time  of 
adversity,  and  support  under  the  terrors  which  encompass  him;  set 
before  his  eyes  the  things  he  hath  done  in  the  body,  which  have  justly 
provoked  thee  to  anger  ;  and  forasmuch  as  his  continuance  appeareth 
to  be  6hort  amongst  us,  quicken  him  so  much  the  more  by  thy  grace 
and  Holy  Spirit  ;  that  he,  being  converted  and  reconciled  unto  thee, 
before  thy  judgments  have  cut  hhn  ofFfrom  the  earth,  may  at  the  hour 
of  his  death  depart  in  peace,  and  be  received  into  thine  everlasting 
kingdom  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

^f  Adding  this. 

O  SAVIOUR  of  the  world,  who  by  thy  Cross  and  precious  Blood  hast 
redeemed  us ;  Save  us,  and  help  us,  we  humbly  beseech  thee,  O 
Lord. 

^  Then  the  Minister,  standing,  shall  say, 

rST  the  midst  of  life  we  are  in  death  :  of  whom  may  we  seek  for 
succour,  but  of  thee,  O  Lord,  who  for  our  sins  art  justly  displeased  ? 
Yet,  O  Lord  God  most  holy,  O  Lord  most  mighty,  O  holy  and  most 
merciful  Saviour,  deliver  us  not  into  the  bitter  pains  of  eternal  death. 

Thou  knowest,  Lord,  the  secrets  of  our  hearts  ;  shut  not  thy  merciful 
ears  to  our  prayer  ;  but  spare  us,  Lord  most  holy,  O  God  most  mighty, 
O  holy  and  merciful  Saviour,  thou  most  worthy  Judge  eternal,  suffer 
us  not,  at  our  last  hour,  for  any  pains  of  death,  to  fall  from  thee. 


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VISITATION  OF  PRISONERS. 


S  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 
TPTTE  Almighty  God,  who  is  a  most  strong  tower  to  all  those  who  put 
*■  their  trust  in  him,  to  whom  all  things  in  heaven,  in  earth,  and 
under  the  earth,  do  bow  and  obey,  Be  now  and  evermore  thy  defence  ; 
and  make  thee  know  and  feel,  that  there  is  none  other  Name  under 
heaven  given  to  man,  in  whom,  and  through  •whom,  thou  mayeet 
receive  salvation,  but  only  the  Name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.    Amen. 

^  And  after  that  shall  say, 
TNTO  God's  gracious  mercy  and  protection  we  commit  thee.    The 
*-'  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee.     The  Lord  make  his  face  to  shine 
upon  thee,  and  be  gracious  unto  thee.    The  Lord  lift  up  his  countenance 
upon  thee,  and  give  thee  peace,  both  now  and  evermore.    Amen. 

^  At  the  time  of  Execution,  besides  all,  or  such  parts  of  the  foregoing 
Office  as  the  Minister  shall  judge  proper,  shall  be  said  the  Commendatory 
Prayer  for  a  person  at  the  point  of  departure,  as  it  is  in  the  Visitation 
of  the  Sick. 

The  Collect  for  the  Communion  Service. 

OGOD,  who  declarest  thy  almighty  power  chiefly  in  showing  mercy 
and  pity  ;  We  beseech  thee  to  have  mercy  upon  this  thy  servant, 
who  for  his  transgressions  is  appointed  to  die.  Grant  that  he  may  take 
thy  judgments  patiently,  and  repent  him  truly  of  his  sins  ;  that  he 
recovering  thy  favour,  the  fearful  reward  of  his  actions  may  end  with 
this  life  ;  and  whensoever  his  soul  shall  depart  from  the  body  it  may 
be  without  spot  presented  unto  thee  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen, 

The  Epistle.    Heb.  xii.  11. 
"KTO  chastening  for  the  present  seemeth  to  be  joyous,  but  grievous  ; 
■L*  nevertheless,  afterward  it  yieldeth  the  peaceable  fruit  of  righteous- 
ness, unto  them  which  are  exercised  thereby. 

The  Gospel.    St.  John  t.  24. 
"\TERTLY,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  He  that  heareth  my  word,  and 
»    believeth  on  Him  that  sent  me,  hath  everlasting  life,  and  shall  not 
come  into  condemnation  ;  but  is  passed  from  death  unto  life. 

A  Prayer  for  imprisoned  Debtors. 

MOST  gracious  God,  look  down  in  pity  and  compassion  upon  these 
thine  afflicted  servants,  who  are  fallen  under  the  misery  of  a  close 
restraint.  Give  them  always  a  deep  sense  of  their  sin6,  and  of  thy 
fatherly  love  and  correction  ;  and  the  more  their  confinement  presseth 
hard  upon  them,  the  more  let  the  comforts  of  thy  grace  ana  mercy 
abound  towards  them.  Give  to  their  creditors  tenderness  and  com- 
passion, and  to  them  a  meek  and  forgiving  Bpirit  towards  all  those 
who  have  confined  them,  and  a  full  purpose  to  repair  all  the  injuries 
and  losses  which  others  have  sustained  by  them.  Raise  them  up 
friends  to  pity  and  relieve  them  ;  give  them  the  continued  comfort  of 
thy  countenance  here  ;  and  so  sanctify  their  afflictions,  that  they  may 
work  for  them  an  eternal  weight  of  glory  ;  through  the  merits  and 
mediation  of  Jesus  Christ  thy  Son  our  Lord.    Amen, 


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A  FORM  OF 

PRAYER  AND  THANKSGIVING 

TO  ALMIGHTY  GOD, 

For  the  frvAte  of  the  earth,  and  all  the  other  blessings  of  his 
merciful  Providence ;  to  be  used  yearly  on  th,e  First  Thursday 
in  November,  or  on  such  other  day  as  shall  be  appointed  by 
the  Civil  Authority. 


H  The  service  shall  be  as  usual,  except  -where  it  is  hereby  otherwise 

appointed. 

%  Among  the  Sentences  at  the  beginning  of  Morning  Prayer  shall  be  the 

following. 

HONOUR  the  LORD  with  thy  substance,  and  with  the  first-fruits  of 
all  thine  increase  ;  so  shall  thy  barns  be  filled  with  plenty,  and 
thy  presses  shall  burst  out  with  new  wine.     Prov.  iii.  9,  10. 

The  Lord  by  wisdom  hath  founded  the  earth  :  by  understanding' 
hath  he  established  the  heavens  :  by  his  knowledge  the  depths  axe 
broken  up,  and  the  clouds  drop  down  the  dew.     Prov.  iii.  19,  20. 

The  eternal  God  is  thy  refuge,  and  underneath  are  the  everlasting 
arms.    Deut.  xxxiii.  27. 

Israel  then  shall  dwell  in  safety  alone  :  the  fountain  of  Jacob  shall 
be  upon  the  land  of  corn  and  of  wine,  also  his  heaven  shall  drop  down 
dew.    Deut.  xxxiii.  28. 

Happy  art  thou,  O  Israel ;  who  is  like  unto  thee,  O  people  saved  by 
the  Loan,  the  6hield  of  thy  help,  and  who  is  the  sword  of  thy 
excellency  !    Deut.  xxxiii.  29. 

%  Instead  of  O  come  let  us  sing,  tjc„  the  following  shall  be  said  or  sung. 

PRAISE  ye  the  LORD  :  for  it  is  good  to  sing  praises  unto  our  God  ; 
for  it  is  pleasant,  and  praise  is  comely. 

The  Lord  doth  build  up  Jerusalem  :  he  gathereth  together  the  out- 
casts of  Israel. 

He  healeth  those  that  are  broken  in  heart,  and  bindeth  up  their 
wounds. 

He  covereth  the  heaven  with  clouds,  and  prepareth  rain  for  the 
earth  ;  he  maketh  the  grass  to  grow  upon  the  mountains. 

He  giveth  to  the  beast  his  food,  and  to  the  young  ravens  which  cry. 

Praise  the  Lord,  O  Jerusalem  ;  praise  thy  God,  O  Sion. 

For  he  hath  strengthened  the  bars  of  thy  gates  ;  he  hath  blessed  thy 
children  within  thee. 

He  maketh  peace  in  thy  borders,  and  filleth  thee  with  the  finest  of 
the  wheat. 

%  Then  shall  be  said  or  sung  one  of  the  Selections,  or  some  other  portion  of 
the  Psalms,  at  the  discretion  of  the  Minister. 

%  The  First  Lesson  shall  be  Deut.  viii.,  and  the  Second  Lesson  shall  be 

1  Thess.  v.  12  to  24. 

IT  After  the  General  Thanksgiving,  shall  be  said  this  which  followeth. 

OST  gTacious  God,  by  whose  knowledge  the  depths  are  broken  up, 
and  the  clouds  drop  down  the  dew  ;  "We  yield  thee  unfeigned 


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PRAYER  AND  THANKSGIVING. 


thanks  and  praise,  as  for  all  thy  mercies,  so  especially  for  the  returns 
of  seed-time  and  harvest,  and  for  crowning  the  year  with  thy  good- 
ness, in  the  increase  of  the  ground,  and  the  gathering  in  of  the  fruits 
thereof.  And,  we  beseech  thee,  give  us  a  just  sense  of  this  great  mercy ; 
such  as  may  appear  in  our  lives,  by  an  humble,  holy,  and  obedient 
walking  before  thee  all  our  days  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  to 
whom,  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  all  glory  and  honour,  world 
without  end.     Amtn. 

^  The  Collect  to  be  used  instead  of  that /or  the  day. 

OMOST  merciful  Father,  who  hast  blessed  the  labours  of  the  hus- 
bandman in  the  returns  of  the  fruits  of  the  earth  ;  "We  give  thee 
humble  and  hearty  thanks  for  this  thy  bounty  ;  beseeching  thee  to 
continue  thy  loving-kindness  to  us  ;  that  our  land  may  still  yield  her 
increase,  to  thy  glory  and  our  comfort ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.     St.  James  i.  16. 

T\0  not  err,  my  beloved  brethren.  Every  good  gift  and  every  perfect 
-L'  gift  is  from  above  ;  and  cometh  down  from  the  Father  of  Lights, 
with  whom  is  no  variableness,  neither  shadow  of  turning.  Of  his  own 
will  begat  he  us  with  the  word  of  truth,  that  we  should  be  a  kind  of 
first-fruits  of  his  creatures.  "Wherefore,  my  beloved  brethren,  let  every 
man  be  swift  to  hear,  slow  to  speak,  slow  to  wrath  :  for  the  wrath  of 
man  worketh  not  the  righteousness  of  God.  Wherefore  lay  apart  all 
filthiness  and  superfluity  of  naughtiness,  and  receive  with  meekness 
the  engrafted  word,  which  is  able  to  save  your  souls.  Be  ye  doers  of 
the  word,  and  not  hearers  only,  deceiving  your  own  selves.  For  if  any 
be  a  hearer  of  the  word  and  not  a  doer,  he  is  like  unto  a  man  beholding 
his  natural  face  in  a  glass  ;  for  he  beholdeth  himself,  and  goeth  his 
way,  and  straightway  forgetteth  what  manner  of  man  he  was.  But 
whoso  looketh  into  the  perfect  law  of  liberty,  and  continueth  therein, 
he  being  not  a  forgetful  hearer,  but  a  doer  of  the  work,  this  man  shall 
be  blessed  in  his  deed.  If  any  man  among  you  6eeni  to  be  religious, 
and  bridleth  not  Ids  tongue,  but  deceiveth  his  own  heart,  this  mans 
religion  is  vain.  Pure  religion  and  undefiled  before  God  and  the  Father 
is  this.  To  visit  the  fatherless  and  widows  in  their  affliction,  and  to 
keep  himself  unspotted  from  the  world. 

The  Gospel.     St.  Matt.  v.  43. 

YE  have  heard  that  it  hath  been  said,  Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbour, 
and  hate  thine  enemy.  But  I  say  unto  you.  Love  your  enemies, 
bless  them  that  curse  you,  do  good  to  them  that  hate  you,  and  pray  for 
them  which  despitefully  use  you  and  persecute  you  •  that  ye  may  be 
the  children  of  your  Father  which  is  in  heaven  :  for  he  maketh  his  sun 
to  rise  on  the  evil  and  on  the  good,  and  sendeth  rain  on  the  just  and  on 
the  unjust.  For  if  ye  love  them  which  love  you,  what  reward  have 
ye  ?  do  not  even  thepublicans  the  same  ?  Or  if  ye  salute  your  brethren 
only,  what  do  ye  more  than  others  ?  do  not  even  the  publicans  so  ?  Be 
ye  therefore  perfect,  even  as  your  Father  which  is  in  heaven  is  perfect. 


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FORMS  OP 


PRAYER  TO  BE  USED  IN  FAMILIES. 


of  God  s  mtrcy  and 
preservation,  espe- 
cially  through  the 
night  past. 

•  fVhen  disturb- 
ances of  any  kind 
befall  a  family,  fata 
stead  of  this-  say, 
that  notwithstand- 
ing our  dangers,  we 
are  brought  in  safety 
to  the  beginning  of 
this  day. 


AND,  9ince  it  is  of  thy  mercy,  O  gracious  Father,  that  another  day  is 
added  to  oar  lives;  We  here  dedicate  both  our  Dedication  of  soul 
Eouls  and  our  bodies  to  thee  and  thy  service,  in  a  and  body  to  God's 
sober,  righteous,  and  godly  life :  in  which  resolu-  service  with  a  reso- 
tion,  do  thou,  O  merciful  God,  confirm  and  strengthen  l"tionto  be  growing 
us  ;  that,  as  we  grow  in  age,  we  may  grow  in  grace,  ^a^y  •»  goodness. 
and  in  the  knowledge  of  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.    Amen. 

BUT,  O  God,  who  knowest  the  weakness  and  corruption  of  our 
nature,  and  the  manifold  temptations  which  we 
daily  meet  with  ;  We  humbly  beseech  thee  to  have     Prayer  for  grace  to 
compassion  on  our  infirmities,  and  to  give  us  the    "hl*t  ^/Jf^ 
constant  assistance  of  thy  Holy  Spirit  ;  that  we  may 
be  effectually  restrained  from  sin,  and  excited  to  our  duty.    Imprint 
upon  our  hearts  such  a  dread  of  thy  judgments,  and  such  a  grateful 
sense  of  thy  goodness  to  us,  as  may  make  us  both  afraid  and  ashamed 
to  offend  thee.    And,  above  all,  keep  in  our  minds  a  lively  remembrance 
of  that  great  day,  in  which  we  must  give  a  strict  account  of  our 
thoughts,  words,  and  actions  ;  and  according  to  the  works  done  in  the 
body,  be  eternally  rewarded  or  punished,  by  him  whom  thou  hast 
appointed  the  Judge  of  quick  and  dead,  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

IN  particular,  we  implore  thy  grace  and  protection  for  the  ensuing 
day.  Keep  us  temperate  in  our  meats  and  For  grace  to  guide  and 
drink9.  and  diligent  in  our  several  callings.  keep  us  the  following 
Grant  us  patience  under  any  afflictions  thou  day,  and  for  God's  bUss- 
shalt  see  fit  to  lay  on  us,  and  minds  always  ing  on  th«  business  of  Use 
contented  with  our  present  condition.    Give  us    «<"*«• 


MORNING  PRAYER. 

^  The  Master  or  ifistress  having  called  together  as  many  of  the  Family  as 
can  conveniently  be  present,  let  one  of  them,  or  any  other  tchom  they  shall 
think  proper,  say  as  follows,  all  kneeling. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy  Name.  Thy 
kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  As  it  is  in  heaven. 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  As 
we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us.  And  lead  us  not  into  temp- 
tation ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil  :  For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the 
power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever.    Amen. 

A  LMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  in  whom  we  live  and  move  and 
■£*•  have  our  being  ;  We,  thy  needy  creatures,  render  Acknowledgment 
thee  our  humble  praises,  for  thy  preservation  of  us 
from  the  beginning  of  our  lives  to  this  day,  and 
especially  for  having  delivered  us  from  the  dangers 
of  the  past  night.  To  thy  watchful  providence  we 
owe  it,  *  (that  no  disturbance  hath  come  nigh  us  or 
our  dwelling  ;  but  that  we  are  brought  in  safety  to 
the  beginning  of  this  day.)  For  these  thy  mercies, 
we  bless  and  magnify  thy  glorious  Name  ;  humbly 
beseeching  thee  to  accept  this  our  morning  sacrifice 
of  praise  and  thanksgiving  ;  for  his  6ake  who  lay 
down  in  the  grave,  and  rose  again  for  us,  thy  Son 
our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.    Amen. 


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FAMILY  PRAYER, 


grace  to  be  just  and  upright  in  all  our  dealings  ; 
quiet  and  peaceable  ;  full  of  compassion  ;  and 
ready  to  do  good  to  all  men,  according  to  our 
abilities  and  opportunities.  Direct  us  in,  all  our 
ways,  *  [and  prosper  the  works  of  our  hands  in 
the  business  of  our  several  stations.]  Defend 
us  from  all  dangers  and  adversities  ;  and  be 
graciously  pleased  to  take  us,  and  all  things 
belonging  to  us,  under  thy  fatherly  care  and 
protection.  These  things,  and  whatever  else 
thou  shalt  see  necessary  and  convenient  to  us, 
we  humbly  beg,  through  the  merits  and  media- 
tion of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  and 
Saviour.    Amen. 


•  On  Sunday  morn- 
ing, inttead  of  thu,  say^ 
and  let  thy  Holy  Spirit 
accompany  us  to  the  place 
of  thy  public  worship, 
making  us  serious  and 
attentive,  and  raising  our 
minds  from  the  thought* 
of  this  world  to  the  coa- 
sideration  of  the  next, 
that  we  may  fervently 
join  in  the  prayers  and 
praises  of  thy  Church, 
and  listen  to  our  duty 
with  honest  hearts,  in 
order  to  practise  K. 


THE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of  God,  and  the 
fellowship  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  us  all  evermore.    Amen. 


EVENING   PRAYER. 


S  The  Family  being  together,  a  little  be/ore  bed  time,  let  the  Master 
or  Mistress,  or  any  oilier  whom  they  shall  think  proper,  say  as  folloucs, 
all  kneeling. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy  Name.  Thy 
kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  As  it  is  in  heaven. 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  As 
we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us.  And  lead  us  not  into  temp- 
tation ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil :  For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the 
power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever.    Amen. 


"VTOST  merciful  God,  who  art  of  purer  eyes  than  to  beheld  iniquity, 
-J-'-"-  and  hast  promised  forgiveness  to  all  those  who       Confession  of  sins 
confess  and  forsake  their  sins  :  We  come  before  thee 
in  an  humble  sense  of  our  own  unworthiness,  ac- 
knowledging our  manifold  transgressions   of  thy 
righteous  laws.*     But,   O   gracious    Father,    who 
desirest  not  the  death  of  a  sinner,  look  upon  us,  we 
beseech  thee,  in  mercy,  and  forgive  us  all  our  trans- 
gressions.   Make  us  deeply  sensible  of  the  great  evil 
of  them  ;  and  work  in  as  an  hearty  contrition  ;  that 
we  may  obtain  forgiveness  at  thy  hands,  who  art 
ever  ready  to  receive  humble  and  penitent  sinners  ; 
for  the  sake  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  our  only  Saviour  and  Redeemer- 
Amen. 


with  a  prayer  for 
contrition  and  par  - 
don. 

•  Here  let  him 
who  reads  make  a 
short  pause,  that 
every  one  may 
secretly  confess  the 
sins  and  failings  of 
that  day. 


to  reform  and  grow 
better. 


AND  lest,  through  our  own  frailty,  or  the  temptations  which  encom- 
pass us,  we  be  drawn  again  into  sin,  vouchsafe 
us,  we  beseech  thee,  the  direction  and  assistance  of  ,  Pr«y*r  for  grace 
thy  Holy  Spirit.  Reform  whatever  is  amies  in  the 
temper  and  disposition  of  our  souls  ;  that  no  unclean 
thoughts,  unlawful  designs,  or  inordinate  desires,  may  rest  there. 
Purge  our  hearts  from  envy,  hatred,  and  malice  :  that  we  may  never 
suffer  the  sun  to  go  down  upon  our  wrath  ;  but  may  always  go  to  our 
rest  in  peace,  charity,  and  good-will,  with  a  conscience  void  of  offence 
towards  thee,  and  towards  men  :  That  so  we  may  be  preserved  pure 
and  blameless,  unto  the  coming  of  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Chri6t.' 
Amen. 


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FAMILY  PRAYER. 


AN  D  accept,  O  Lord,  our  intercessions  for  all  mankind.  Let  the 
light  of  thy  Gospel  shine  upon  all  nations  ;  and 
may  as  many  as  have  received  it,  live  as  becomes  it.  The  Intercession. 
Be  gracious  unto  thy  Church  ;  and  grant  that  every  member  of  the 
same,  in  his  vocation  and  ministry,  may  serve  thee  faithfully.  Bless 
all  in  authority  over  us  ;  and  so  rule  their  hearts  and  strengthen  their 
hands,  that  they  may  punish  wickedness  and  vice,  and  maintain  thy 
true  religion  and  virtue.  Send  down  thy  blessings,  temporal  and 
spiritual,  upon  all  our  relations,  friends,  and  neighbours.  Reward  all 
who  have  done  us  good,  and  pardon  ail  those  who  have  done  or  wish 
us  evil,  and  give  them  repentance  and  better  minds.  Be  merciful  to  all 
■who  are  in  any  trouble  ;  and  do  thou,  the  God  of  pity,  administer  to 
them  according  to  their  several  necessities  ;  for  his  sake  who  went 
about  doing  good,  thy  Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.    Amen. 

TO  our  prayers,  O  Lord,  we  join  our  unfeigned  thanks  for  all  thy 
mercies  ;  "for  our  being,  our  reason,  and  all  other  .  . 

endowments  and  faculties  of  soul  and  body  ;  for  our  T]u  T'ian^ffl^»7-- 
health,  friends,  food,  and  raiment,  and  all  the  other  comforts  and 
conveniences  of  life.  Above  all,  we  adore  thy  mercy  in  sending  thy 
only  Son  into  the  world,  to  redeem  us  from  sin  and  eternal  death,  and 
in  giving  us  the  knowledge  and  sense  of  our  duty  towards  thee.  We 
bless  thee  for  thy  patience  with  us,  notwithstanding  our  many  and 
great  provocations  ;  for  all  the  directions,  assistances,  and  comforts  of 
thy  Holy  Spirit  ;  for  thy  continual  care  and  •watchful  providence  over 
us  through  the  whole  course  of  our  lives  :  and  particularly  for  the 
mercies  and  benefits  of  the  past  day  :  beseeching  thee  to  continue  these 
thy  blessings  to  us  ;  and  to  give  us  grace  to  show  our  thankfulness  in 
a  sincere  obedience  to  his  laws,  through  whose  merits  and  intercession 
we  receive  them  all,  thy  Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.    Amen. 

IN  particular,  we  beseech  thee  to  continue  thy  gracious  protection  to 
us  this  night.     Defend  us  from  all  dangers  and 
mischiefs,  and  from  the  fear  of  them  ;  that  we  may       lT.a^r  J^God\ 
enjoy  such  refreshing  sleep  as  may  fit  us  for  the    ^^foU^g. 
duties  of  the  following  aay.     Make  us  ever  mindtul 
of  the  time  when  we  shall  lie  down  in  the  dust  :  and  grant  us  grace 
always  to  live  in  such  a  state,  that  we  may  never  be  afraid  to  die  : 
so  that,  living  and  dying,  we  may  be  thine,  through  the  merits  and  . 
satisfaction  of  thy  Sou  Christ  Jesus,  in  whose  Name  we  oiler  up  these 
our  imperfect  prayers.     Amen. 

THE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of  God,  and  the 
fellowship  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  us  all  evermore.    Amax. 

*l  Oi  Sundays  and  on  other  days,  vhen  it  may  be  convenient,  it  irill  be 
proper  to  begin  with  a  Chapter,  or  pari  of  a  Chapter,  from  the  Sew 
Testament. 


-s. 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS, 

TO  BE  USED  INSTEAD  OF  THE  PSALMS  FOR  THE  DAT,  AT 
THE  DISCRETION  OF  THE  MINISTER. 


Selection  jftrst. 

Psalm  xix.    Call  enarrant. 

THE  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God  ;  and  the  firmament 
showeth  his  handy- work. 

One  day  telleth  another  ;  and  one  night  certifieth  another. 

There  is  neither  speech  nor  language  ;  but  their  voices  are 
heard  among  them. 

Their  sound  is  gone  out  into  all  lands ;  and  their  words 
into  the  ends  of  the  world. 

In  them  hath  he  set  a  tabernacle  for  the  sun  ;  which  cometh 
forth  as  a  bridegroom  out  of  his  chamber,  and  rejoiceth  as  a 
giant  to  run  his  course. 

It  goeth  forth  from  the  uttermost  part  of  the  heaven,  and 
runneth  about  unto  the  end  of  it  again  ;  and  there  is  nothing 
hid  from  the  heat  thereof. 

The  Law  of  the  Lord  is  an  undefiled  Law,  converting  the 
soul ;  the  testimony  of  the  Lord  is  sure,  and  giveth  wisdom 
unto  the  simple. 

The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  right,  and  rejoice  the  heart ; 
the  commandment  of  the  Lord  is  pure,  and  giveth  light  unto 
the  eyes. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean,  and  endureth  for  ever  ;  the 
judgments  of  the  Lord  are  true,  and  righteous  altogether. 

More  to  be  desired  are  they  than  gold,  yea,  than  much  fine 
gold  ;  sweeter  also  than  honey,  and  the  honey-comb. 

Moreover,  by  them  is  thy  servant  taught ;  and  in  keeping  of 
them  there  is  great  reward. 

Who  can  tell  how  oft  he  offendeth?  O  cleanse  thou  me 
from  my  secret  faults. 

Keep  thy  servant  also  from  presumptuous  sins,  lest  they  get 
the  dominion  over  me. 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the  meditation  of  my 
heart,  bfe  alway  acceptable  in  thy  sight, 

O  Lord,  my  strength  and  my  redeemer. 

Psalm  xxiv.    Domini  est  terra. 

THE  earth  is  the  Lord's,  and  all  that  therein  is  ;  the  com- 
pass of  the  world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 
For  he  hath  founded  it  upon  the  seas,  and  prepared  it  upon 
the  floods. 

Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hill  of  the  Lord  ?  or  who  shall 
rise  up  in  his  holy  place  ? 


.% Jf 

Sel.  I.  SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 


Even  he  that  hath  clean  hands,  and  a  pure  heart ;  and  that 
hath  not  lift  up  his  mind  unto  vanity,  nor  sworn  to  deceive  his 
neighbour. 

He  shall  receive  the  blessing  from  the  Lord,  and  righteous- 
ness from  the  God  of  his  salvation. 

This  is  the  generation  of  them  that  seek  him  ;  even  of  them 
that  seek  thy  face,  O  Jacob. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates ;  and  be  ye  lift  up,  ye  ever- 
lasting doors :  and  the  King  of  Glory  shall  come  in. 

Who  is  the  King  of  Glory  ?  It  is  the  Lord  strong  and  mighty, 
even  the  Lord  mighty  in  battle. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates  ;  and  be  ye  lift  up,  ye  ever- 
lasting doors  ;  and  the  King  of  Glory  shall  come  in. 

Who  is  the  King  of  Glory  ?  even  the  Lord  of  hosts,  he  is  the 
King  of  Glory. 

Psalm  dii.    Benedic,  anima  mea. 

PRAISE  the  Lord,  O  my  soul :  and  all  that  is  within  me, 
praise  his  holy  Name. 

Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul,  and  forget  not  all  his  benefits  : 

Who  forgiveth  all  thy  sin,  and  healeth  all  thine  infirmities ; 

Who  saveth  thy  life  from  destruction,  and  crowneth  thee 
with  mercy  and  loving-kindness  ; 

Who  satisfieth  thy  mouth  with  good  things,  making  thee 
young  and  lusty  as  an  eagle. 

The  Lord  executeth  righteousness  and  judgment  for  all 
them  that  are  oppressed  with  wrong. 

He  showed  his  ways  unto  Moses,  his  works  unto  the  children 
of  Israel. 

The  Lord  is  full  of  compassion  and  mercy,  long-suffering, 
and  of  great  goodness. 

He  will  not  alway  be  chiding ;  neither  keepeth  he  his  anger 
for  ever. 

He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  after  our  sins  ;  nor  rewarded  us 
according  to  our  wickednesses. 

For  look  how  high  the  heaven  is  in  comparison  of  the  earth  ; 
so  great  is  his  mercy  also  toward  them  that  fear  him  ! 

Look  how  wide  also  the  east  is  from  the  west ;  so  far  hath 
he  set  our  sins  from  us. 

Yea,  like  as  a  father  pitieth  his  own  children  ;  even  so  is  the 
Lord  merciful  unto  them  that  fear  him. 

For  he  knoweth  whereof  we  are  made ;  he  remembereth 
that  we  are  but  dust. 

The  days  of  man  are  but  as  grass ;  for  he  flourisheth  as  a 
flower  of  the  field. 

For  as  soon  as  the  wind  goeth  over  it,  it  is  gone  ;  and  the 
place  thereof  shall  know  it  no  more. 

But  the  merciful  goodness  of  the  Lord  endureth  for  ever 
and  ever  upon  them  that  fear  him ;  and  his  righteousness 
upon  children's  children  ; 

Even  upon  such  as  keep  his  covenant,  and  think  upon  hia 
commandments  to  do  them. 

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SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS.  Sel  2. 


The  Lord  hath  prepared  his  seat  in  heaven,  and  his  kingdom 
ruleth  over  all. 

O  praise  the  Lord,  ye  angels  of  his,  ye  that  excel  in  strength ; 
ye  that  fulfil  his  commandment,  and  hearken  unto  the  voice 
of  his  word. 

O  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  hosts  ;  ye  servants  of  his  that 
do  his  pleasure. 

0  speak  good  of  the  Lord,  all  ye  works  of  his,  in  all  places 
of  his  dominion :  praise  thou  the  Lord,  O  my  soul. 

Selection  <Stcontr. 

From  Psalm  exxxix.    Dominc,  probastu 

OLORD,  thou  hast  searched  me  out,  and  known  me.  Thou 
knowest  my  down-sitting,  and  mine  up-rising ;  thou  un- 
derstandest  my  thoughts  long  before. 

Thou  art  about  my  path,  and  about  my  bed  ;  and  spiest  out 
all  my  ways. 

For  lo,  there  is  not  a  word  in  my  tongue,  but  thou,  O  Lord, 
knowest  it  altogether. 

Thou  hast  fashioned  me  behind  and  before,  and  laid  thine 
hand  upon  me. 

Such  knowledge  is  too  wonderful  and  excellent  for  me ;  I 
cannot  attain  unto  it. 

Whither  shall  I  go  then  from  thy  Spirit  ?  or  whither  shall  I 
go  then  from  thy  presence  ? 

If  I  climb  up  into  heaven,  thou  art  there  ;  if  I  go  down  to 
hell,  thou  art  there  also. 

If  I  take  the  wings  of  the  morning,  and  remain  in  the  utter- 
most parts  of  the  sea ; 

Even  there  also  shall  thy  hand  lead  me,  and  thy  right  hand 
shall  hold  me. 

If  I  say,  Peradventure  the  darkness  shall  cover  me ;  then 
shall  my  "night  be  turned  to  day. 

Yea,  the  darkness  is  no  darkness  with  thee,  but  the  night  is 
as  clear  as  the  day ;  the  darkness  and  light  to  thee  are  both 
alike. 

For  my  reins  are  thine ;  thou  hast  covered  me  in  my 
mother's  womb. 

1  will  give  thanks  unto  thee,  for  I  am  fearfully  and  wonder- 
fully made :  marvellous  are  thy  works,  and  "that  my  soul 
knoweth  right  well. 

My  bones  are  not  hid  from  thee,  though  I  be  made  secretly, 
and  fashioned  beneath  in  the  earth. 

Thine  eyes  did  see  my  substance,  yet  being  imperfect ;  and 
in  thy  book  were  all  my  members  written  ; 

Which  day  by  day  were  fashioned,  when  as  yet  there  was 
none  of  them. 

How  dear  are  thy  counsels  unto  me,  O  God  ;  O  how  great  is 
the  sum  of  them  ! 

If  I  tell  them,  they  are  more  in  number  than  the  sand; 
when  I  wake  up,  I  am  present  with  thee. 


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* 4* 

Set.  3.  SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 


Try  me,  O  God,  and  seek  the  ground  of  my  heart ;  prove 
me,  and  examine  my  thoughts. 

Look  well  if  there  be  any  way  of  wickedness  in  me ;  and 
lead  me  in  the  way  everlasting. 

Psalm  cxlv.    Exaliabo  tc,  Deus. 

I  "WILL  magnify  thee,  O  God,  my  King  ;  and  I  will  praise 
thy  Name  for  ever  and  ever. 

Every  day  will  I  give  thanks  unto  thee ;  and  praise  thy 
Name  for  ever  and  ever. 

Great  is  the  Lord,  and  marvellous  worthy  to  be  praised ; 
there  is  no  end  of  his  greatness. 

One  generation  shall  praise  thy  works  unto  another,  and 
declare  thy  power. 

As  for  me,  I  will  be  talking  of  thy  worship,  thy  glory,  thy 
praise,  and  wondrous  works ; 

So  that  men  shall  speak  of  the  might  of  thy  marvellous 
acts  ;  and  I  will  also  tell  of  thy  greatness. 

The  memorial  of  thine  abundant  kindness  shall  be  showed  ; 
and  men  shall  sing  of  thy  righteousness. 

The  Lord  is  gracious  and  merciful ;  long-suffering,  and  of 
great  goodness. 

The  Lord  is  loving  unto  every  man  ;  and  his  mercy  is  over 
all  his  works. 

All  thy  works  praise  thee,  O  Lord  ;  and  thy  saints  give 
thanks  unto  thee. 

They  show  the  glory  of  thy  kingdom,  and  talk  of  thy  power  j 

That  thy  power,  thy  glory,  and  mightiness  of  thy  kingdom, 
might  be  known  unto  men. 

Thy  kingdom  is  an  everlasting  kingdom,  and  thy  dominion 
endureth  throughout  all  ages. 

The  Lord  upholdeth  all  such  as  fall,  and  lifteth  up  all  those 
that  are  down. 

The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  thee,  O  Lord ;  and  thou  givest 
them  their  meat  in  due  season. 

Thou  openest  thine  hand,  and  fillest  all  things  living  with 
plenteousness. 

The  Lord  is  righteous  in  all  his  ways,  and  holy  in  all  his  works. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  him  ;  yea, 
all  such  as  call  upon  him  faithfully. 

He  will  fulfil  the  desire  of  them'  that  fear  him  ;  he  also  will 
hear  their  cry,  and  will  help  them. 

The  Lord  preserveth  all  them  that  love  him  ;  but  scattereth 
abroad  all  the  ungodly. 

My  mouth  shall  speak  the  praise  of  the  Lord  :  and  let  all 
flesh  give  thanks  unto  his  holy  Name  for  ever  and  ever. 

Selection  £f)trtL 

From  Psalm  li.    Miserere  mei,  Deus, 

HAVE  mercy  upon  me,  O  God,  after  thy  great  goodness; 
according  to  the  multitude  of  thy  mercies  do  away  mine 
offences. 

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SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS.  Sel.  3. 

Wash  me  throughly  from  my  wickedness,  and  cleanse  me 
from  my  sin. 

For  i  acknowledge  my  faults,  and  my  sin  is  ever  before  me. 

Against  thee  only  have  I  sinned,  and  done  this  evil  in  thy 
sight ;  that  thou  mightest  be  justified  in  thy  saying,  and  clear 
when  thou  art  judged. 

Behold,  I  was  shapen  in  wickedness,  and  in  sin  hath  my 
mother  conceived  me. 

But  lo,  thou  requirest  truth  in  the  inward  parts,  and  shalt 
make  me  to  understand  wisdom  secretly. 

Thou  shalt  purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  I  shall  be  clean  ; 
thou  shalt  wash  me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow. 

Thou  shalt  make  me  hear  of  joy  and  gladness,  that  the 
bones  which  thou  hast  broken  may  rejoice. 

Turn  thy  face  from  my  sins,  and  put  out  all  my  misdeeds. 

Make  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God,  and  renew  a  right  spirit 
within  me. 

Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence,  and  take  not  thy  Holy 
Spirit  from  me. 

O  give  me  the  comfort  of  thy  help  again,  and  stablish  me 
with  thy  free  Spirit. 

Then  shall  I  teach  thy  ways  unto  the  wicked,  and  sinners 
shall  be  converted  unto  thee. 

Deliver  me  from  blood-guiltiness,  O  God,  thou  that  art  the 
God  of  my  health ;  and  my  tongue  shall  sing  of  thy  right- 
eousness. 

Thou  shalt  open  my  lips,  O  Lord,  and  my  mouth  shall  show 
thy  praise. 

For  thou  desirest  no  sacrifice,  else  would  I  give  it  thee  ;  but 
thou  delightest  not  in  burnt-offerings. 

The  sacrifice  of  God  is  a  troubled  spirit :  a  broken  and  con- 
trite heart,  O  God,  shalt  thou  not  despise. 

From  Psalm  xlii.     Quemadmodum. 

LIKE  as  the  hart  desire th  the  water- brooks,  so  longeth  my 
soul  after  thee,  O  God. 

My  soul  is  athirst  for  God,  yea,  even  for  the  living  God : 
when  shall  I  come  to  appear  before  the  presence  of  God  ? 

My  tears  have  been  my  meat  day  and  night,  while  they 
daily  say  unto  me,  Where  is  now  thy  God  ? 

Now  "when  I  think  thereupon,  1  pour  out  my  heart  by 
myself;  for  I  went  with  the  multitude,  and  brought  them 
forth  into  the  house  of  God  ; 

In  the  voice  of  praise  and  thanksgiving,  among  such  as  keep 
holv-day. 

Why  art  thou  so  full  of  heaviness,  O  my  soul  ?  and  why  art 
thou  so  disquieted  within  me  ? 

Put  thy  trust  in  God  ;  for  I  will  yet  give  him  thanks  for  the 
help  of  his  countenance. 

The  Lord  hath  granted  his  loving-kindness  in  the  day-time ; 
and  in  the  night-season  did  I  sing  of  him,  and  made  my  prayer 
unto  the  God  of  my  life. 


Sel.  4.  SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 

I  will  say  unto  the  God  of  my  strength,  Why  hast  thou 
forgotten  me?  why  go  I  thus  heavily,  while  the  enemy  op- 
presseth  me  ? 

Namely,  while  they  say  daily  unto  me,  Where  is  now  thy  God  ? 

Why  art  thou  so  vexed,  O  my  soul  ?  and  why  art  thou  so 
disquieted  within  me  ? 

O  put  thy  trust  in  God  ;  for  I  will  yet  thank  him,  which  i3 
the  help  of  my  countenance,  and  my  God. 

Selection  JFourti^ 

Psalm  xxxvii.    Noli  cemulari. 

"PRET  not  thyself  because  of  the  ungodly  ;  neither  be  thou 
■*■    envious  against  the  evil  doers. 

For  they  shall  soon  be  cut  down  like  the  grass,  and  be 
withered  even  as  the  green  herb. 

Put  thou  thy  trust  in  the  Lord,  and  be  doing  good  ;  dwell 
in  the  land,  and  verily  thou  shalt  be  fed. 

Delight  thou  in  the  Lord,  and  he  shall  give  thee  thy  heart's 
desire. 

Commit  thy  way  unto  the  Lord,  and  put  thy  trust  in  him, 
and  he  shall  bring  it  to  pass. 

He  shall  make  thy  righteousness  as  clear  as  the  light,  and 
thy  just  dealing  as  the  noon-day. 

Hold  thee  still  in  the  Lord,  and  abide  patiently  upon  him  : 
but  grieve  not  thyself  at  him  whose  way  doth  prosper,  against 
the  man  that  doeth  after  evil  counsels. 

Leave  off  from  wrath,  and  let  go  displeasure  :  fret  not  thy- 
self, else  shalt  thou  be  moved  to  do  evil. 

Wicked  doers  shall  be  rooted  out ;  and  they  that  patiently 
abide  the  Lord,  those  shall  inherit  the  land. 

Yet  a  little  while,  and  the  ungodly  shall  be  clean  gone : 
thou  shalt  look  after  his  place,  and  he  shall  be  away. 

But  the  meek-spirited  shall  possess  the  earth,  and  shall  be 
refreshed  in  the  multitude  of  peace. 

The  ungodly  seeketh  counsel  against  the  just,  and  gnasheth 
upon  him  with  his  teeth. 

The  Lord  shall  laugh  him  to  scorn  ;  for  he  hath  seen  that 
his  day  is  coming. 

The  ungodly  have  drawn  out  the  sword,  and  have  bent  their 
bow,  to  cast  down  the  poor  and  needy,  and  to  slay  such  as  are 
of  a  right  conversation. 

Their  sword  shall  go  through  their  own  heart,  and  their  bow 
shall  be  broken. 

A  small  thing  that  the  righteous  hath,  is  better  than  great 
riches  of  the  ungodly. 

For  the  arms  of  the  ungodly  shall  be  broken,  and  the  Lord 
upholdeth  the  righteous. 

The  Lord  knoweth  the  days  of  the  godly  ;  and  their  inherit- 
ance shall  endure  for  ever. 

They  shall  not  be  confounded  in  the  perilous  time  ;  and  in 
the  days  of  dearth  they  shall  have  enough. 

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0. * 

SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS.  Stl.  5. 

As  for  the  ungodly,  they  shall  perish,  and  the  enemies  of  the 
Lord  shall  consume  as  the  fat  of  lambs  :  yea,  even  as  the 
smoke  shall  they  consume  away. 

The  ungodly  borroweth,  and  payeth  not  again ;  but  the 
righteous  is  merciful  and  liberal. 

Such  as  are  blessed  of  God,  shall  possess  the  land  ;  and  they 
that  are  cursed  of  him,  shall  be  rooted  out. 

The  Lord  ordereth  a  good  man's  going,  and  maketh  his  way 
acceptable  to  himself. 

Though  he  fall,  he  shall  not  be  cast  away ;  for  the  Lord 
upholdeth  him  with  his  hand. 

I  have  been  young,  and  now  am  old  ;  and  yet  saw  I  never 
the  righteous  forsaken,  nor  his  seed  begging  their  bread. 

The  righteous  is  ever  merciful,  and  lendeth  ;  and  his  seed  is 
blessed. 

Flee  from  evil,  and  do  the  thing  that  is  good  ;  and  dwell  for 
evermore. 

For  the  Lord  loveth  the  thing  that  is  right ;  he  forsaketh 
not  his  that  be  godly,  but  they  are  preserved  for  ever. 

The  unrighteous  shall  be  punished  ;  as  for  the  seed  of  the 
ungodly,  it  shall  be  rooted  out. 

The  righteous  shall  inherit  the  land,  and  dwell  therein  for 
ever. 

The  mouth  of  the  righteous  is  exercised  in  wisdom,  and  his 
tongue  will  be  talking  of  judgment. 

The  law  of  his  God  is  in  his  heart,  and  his  goings  shall  not  slide. 

The  ungodly  seeth  the  righteous,  and  seeketa  occasion  to 
slay  him. 

The  Lord  will  not  leave  him  in  his  hand,  nor  condemn  him 
when  he  is  judged. 

Hope  thou  in  the  Lord,  and  keep  his  way,  and  he  shall 
promote  thee,  that  thou  shalt  possess  the  land :  when  the 
ungodly  shall  perish,  thou  shalt  see  it. 

I  myself  have  seen  the  ungodly  in  great  power,  and  flourish- 
ing like  a  green  bay-tree. 

I  went  by,  and  lo,  he  was  gone  :  I  sought  him,  but  his  place 
could  no  where  be  found. 

Keep  innocency,  and  take  heed  unto  the  thing  that  is  right ; 
for  that  shall  bring  a  man  peace  at  the  last. 

As  for  the  transgressors,  they  shall  perish  together  ;  and  the 
end  of  the  ungodly  is,  they  shall  be  rooted  out  at  the  last. 

But  the  salvation  of  the  righteous  cometh  of  the  Lord  ;  who 
is  also  their  strength  in  the  time  of  trouble. 

And  the  Lord  shall  stand  by  them,  and  save  them  :  he 
shall  deliver  them  from  the  ungodly,  and  shall  save  them, 
because  they  put  their  trust  in  him. 

Selection  jRftk 

Psalm  i.    Beatus  vir,  qui  non  dbiit. 

BLESSED  is  the  man  that  hath  not  walked  in  the  counsel  of 
the  ungodly,  nor  stood  in  the  way  of  sinners,  and  hath  not 
sat  in  the  seat  of  the  scornfuL 

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SO.  5.  SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 

But  his  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the  Lord  ;  and  in  his  law 
wili  he  exercise  himself  day  and  night. 

And  he  shall  be  like  a 'tree  planted  by  the  water-side,  that 
will  bring  forth  his  fruit  in  due  season. 

His  leaf  also  shall  not  wither ;  and  look,  whatsoever  he 
doeth,  it  shall  prosper. 

As  for  the  ungodly,  it  is  not  so  with  them  ;  but  they  are  like 
the  chaff,  which  the  wind  scattereth  away  from  the  face  of  the 
earth. 

Therefore  the  ungodly  shall  not  be  able  to  stand  in  the  judg- 
ment, neither  the  sinners  in  the  congregation  of  the  righteous. 

But  the  Lord  knoweth  the  way  of  the  righteous ;  and  the 
way  of  the  ungodly  shall  perish. 

Psalm  xv.    Domine,  quis  habitabit  ? 

LORD,  who  shall  dwell  in  thy  tabernacle  ?  or  who  shall  rest 
upon  thy  holy  hill  ? 

Even  he  that  leadeth  an  uncorrupt  life,  and  doeth  the  thing 
which  is  right,  and  speaketh  the  truth  from  his  heart. 

He  that  hath  used  no  deceit  in  his  tongue,  nor  done  evil  to 
his  neighbour,  and  hath  not  slandered  his  neighbour. 

He  that  setteth  not  by  himself,  but  is  lowly  in  his  own  eyes, 
and  maketh  much  of  them  that  fear  the  Lord. 

He  that  sweareth  unto  his  neighbour,  and  disappointeth  him 
not,  though  it  were  to  his  own  hindrance. 

He  that  hath  not  given  his  money  upon  usury,  nor  taken 
reward  against  the  innocent. 

Whoso  doeth  these  things  shall  never  fall. 

Psalm  xci.    Qui  habitat. 

WHOSO  dwelleth  under  the  defence  of  the  Most  High, 
shall  abide  under  the  shadow  of  the  Almighty. 

I  will  say  unto  the  Lord,  Thou  art  my  hope,  and  my  strong 
hold  ;  my  God,  in  him  will  I  trust. 

For  he  shall  deliver  thee  from  the  snare  of  the  hunter,  and 
from  the  noisome  pestilence. 

He  shall  defend  thee  under  his  wings,  and  thou  shalt  be  safe 
under  his  feathers  ;  his  faithfulness  and  truth  shall  be  thy 
shield  and  buckler. 

Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  for  any  terror  by  night,  nor  for  the 
arrow  that  flieth  by  day  ; 

For  the  pestilence  that  walketh  in  darkness,  nor  for  the 
sickness  that  destroyeth  in  the  noon-day. 

A  thousand  shall  fall  beside  thee,  and  ten  thousand  at  thy 
right  hand  ;  but  it  shall  not  come  nigh  thee. 

Yea,  with  thine  eyes  shalt  thou  behold,  and  see  the  reward 
of  the  ungodly. 

For  thou.  Lord,  art  my  hope  ;  thou  hast  set  thine  house  of 
defence  very  high. 

There  shall  no  evil  happen  unto  thee,  neither  shall  any 
plague  come  nigh  thy  dwelling. 

For  he  shall  give  his  angels  charge  over  thee,  to  keep  thee 
in  all  thy  ways. 

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SELECTIONS  OF  PSAL3IS. 


SeL  6. 


They  shall  bear  thee  in  their  hands,  that  thou  hurt  not  thy 
foot  against  a  stone. 

Thou  shalt  go  upon  the  lion  and  adder :  the  young  lion  and 
the  dragon  shalt  thou  tread  under  thy  feet. 

Because  he  hath  set  his  love  upon  me,  therefore  will  I  deliver 
him  ;  I  will  set  him  up,  because  he  hath  known  my  Name. 

He  shall  call  upon  me,  and  I  will  hear  him  ;  yea,  I  am  with 
him  in  trouble  ;  I  will  deliver  him,  and  bring  him  to  honour. 

With  Jong  life  will  I  satisfy  him,  and  show  him  my  salvation. 

Selection  Stltf). 

From  Psalm  xxxii.    Beati,  quorum. 

BLESSED  is  he  whose  unrighteousness  is  forgiven,  and 
whose  sin  is  covered. 

Blessed  is  the  man  unto  whom  the  Loed  imputeth  no  sin, 
and  in  whose  spirit  there  is  no  guile. 

I  will  acknowledge  my  sin  unto  thee ;  and  mine  unright- 
eousness have  I  not  hid. 

I  said,  I  will  confess  my  sins  unto  the  Loed  ;  and  so  thou 
forgavest  the  wickedness  of  my  sin. 

For  this  shall  every  one  that  is  godly  make  his  prayer  unto 
thee,  in  a  time  when  thou  mayest  be  found  ;  but  in  the  great 
water-floods  they  shall  not  come  nigh  him. 

Thou  art  a  place  to  hide  me  in  ;  thou  shalt  preserve  me 
from  trouble  ;  thou  shalt  compass  me  about  with  songs  of 
deliverance. 

I  will  inform  thee,  and  teach  thee  in  the  way  wherein  thou 
shalt  go  ;  and  I  will  guide  thee  with  mine  eye. 

Great  plagues  remain  for  the  ungodly  ;  but  whoso  putteth 
his  trust  in  the  Loed,  mercy  embraceth  him  on  every  side. 

Be  glad,  O  ye  righteous,  and  rejoice  in  the  Loed  ;  and  be 
joyful,  all  ye  that  are  true  of  heart. 

Psalm  exxx.    De  profundis. 

OUT  of  the  deep  have  I  called  unto  thee,  O  Loed  ;  Lord, 
hear  my  voice. 

0  let  thine  ears  consider  well  the  voice  of  my  complaint. 

If  thou,  Loed,  wilt  be  extreme  to  mark  what  is  done  amiss, 
O  Lord,  who  may  abide  it  ? 
For  there  is  mercy  with  thee  ;  therefore  shalt  thou  be  feared. 

1  look  for  the  Loed  ;  my  soul  doth  wait  for  him ;  in  his 
word  is  my  trust. 

My  soui  fleeth  unto  the  Lord  before  the  morning  watch ;  I 
say,  before  the  morning  watch. 

O  Israel,  trust  in  the  Loed  ;  for  with  the  Loed  there  is 
mercy,  and  with  him  is  plenteous  redemption. 

And  he  shall  redeem  Israel  from  all  his  sins. 

Psalm  exxi.    Levavi  oculos  meos. 

I  WILL  lift  up  mine  eyes  unto  the  hills,  from  whence  cometh 
my  help. 


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Scl  7.  SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 


My  help  cometh  even  from  the  Lord,  who  hath  made 
heaven  and  earth. 

He  will  not  suffer  thy  foot  to  be  moved  :  and  he  that 
keepeth  thee  will  not  sleep. 

Behold,  he  that  keepeth  Israel  shall  neither  slumber  nor 
sleep. 

The  Lord  himself  is  thy  keeper  ;  the  Lord  is  thy  defence 
upon  thy  right  hand  ; 

So  that  the  sun  shall  not  burn  thee  by  day,  neither  the 
moon  by  night. 

The  Lord  shall  preserve  thee  from  all  evil ;  yea,  it  is  even 
he  that  shall  keep  thy  soul. 

The  Lord  shall  preserve  th'y  going  out,  and  thy  coming  in, 
from  this  time  forth  for  evermore. 

Selection  Scbmtf). 

Psalm  xxiii.    Dominus  regit  me. 

THE  Lord  is  my  shepherd  ;  therefore  can  I  lack  nothing. 
He  shall  feed  me  in  a  green  pasture,  and  lead  me  forth 
beside  the  waters  of  comfort. 

He  shall  convert  my  soul,  and  bring  me  forth  in  the  paths 
of  righteousness  for  his  Name's  sake. 

Yea,  though  I  walk  through  the  valley  of  the  shadow  of 
death,  I  will  fear  no  evil ;  for  thou  art  with  me  ;  thy  rod  and 
thy  staff  comfort  me. 

Thou  shalt  prepare  a  table  before  me  against  them  that 
trouble  me  ;  thou  hast  anointed  my  head  with  oil,  and  my 
cup  shall  be  full. 

But  thy  loving-kindness  and  mercy  shall  followme  all  the  days 
of  my  life  ;  and  I  will  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  for  ever. 

Psalm  xxxiv.    Benedicam  Domino. 

I"SVILL  alway  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  ;  his  praise  shall 
ever  be  in  my  mouth. 

My  soul  shall  make  her  boast  in  the  Lord  ;  the  humble 
shall  hear  thereof,  and  be  glad. 

0  praise  the  Lord  with  me,  and  let  us  magnify  his  Name 
together. 

1  sought  the  Lord,  and  he  heard  me  ;  yea,  he  delivered  me 
out  of  all  my  fear. 

They  had  an  eye  unto  him,  and  were  lightened  ;  and  their 
faces  were  not  ashamed. 

Lo,  the  poor  crieth,  and  the  Lord  heareth  him  ;  yea,  and 
saveth  him  out  of  all  his  troubles. 

The  angel  of  the  Lord  tarrieth  round  about  them  that  fear 
him,  and  delivereth  them. 

O  taste,  and  see,  how  gracious  the  Lord  is  :  blessed  is  the 
man  that  trusteth  in  him. 

O  fear  the  Lord,  ye  that  are  his  saints  ;  for  they  that  fear 
him  lack  nothing. 

The  lions  do  lack,  and  suffer  hunger ;  but  they  who  seek  the 
Lord  shall  want  no  manner  of  thing  that  is  good. 


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SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS.  Set.  7. 

Come,  ye  children,  and  hearken  unto  me  :  I  will  teach  you 
the  fear  of  the  Lord. 

What  man  is  he  that  lusteth  to  live,  and  would  fain  see 
good  days  ? 

Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil,  and  thy  lips,  that  they  speak  no 
guile. 

Eschew  evil,  and  do  good  ;  seek  peace,  and  ensue  it. 

The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  over  the  righteous,  and  his  ears  are 
open  unto  their  prayers. 

The  countenance  of  the  Lord  is  against  them  that  do  evil,  to 
root  out  the  remembrance  of  them  from  the  earth. 

The  righteous  cry,  and  the  Lord  heareth  them,  and  deliver- 
eth  them  out  of  all  their  troubles. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  them  that  are  of  a  contrite  heart,  and 
will  save  such  as  be  of  an  humble  spirit. 

Great  are  the  troubles  of  the  righteous ;  but  the  Lord 
delivereth  him  out  of  all. 

He  keepeth  all  his  bones,  so  that  not  one  of  them  is  broken. 

But  misfortune  shall  slay  the  ungodly  ;  and  they  that  hate 
the  righteous  shall  be  desolate. 

The  Lord  delivereth  the  souls  of  his  servants  ;  and  all  they 
that  put  their  trust  in  him  shall  not  be  destitute. 

Psalm  lxv.     Te  decet  hymnus. 
rPHOU,  O  God,  art  praised  in  Sion  ;  and  unto  thee  shall  the 
-*-    vow  be  performed  in  Jerusalem. 

Thou  that  hearest  the  prayer,  unto  thee  shall  all  flesh 
come. 

My  misdeeds  prevail  against  me  :  O  be  thou  merciful  unto 
our  sins. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou  choosest,  and  receivest  unto 
thee  :  he  shall  dwell  in  thy  court,  and  shall  be  satisfied  with 
the  pleasures  of  thy  house,  even  of  thy  holy  temple. 

Thou  shalt  show  us  wonderful  things  in  thy  righteousness,  O 
God  of  our  salvation  ;  thou  that  art  the  hope  of  all  the  ends  of 
the  earth,  and  of  them  that  remain  in  the  broad  sea. 

Who  in  his  strength  setteth  fast  the  mountains,  and  is  girded 
about  with  power. 

Who  stilleth  the  raging  of  the  sea,  and  the  noise  of  his 
waves,  and  the  madness  of  the  people. 

They  also  that  dwell  in  the  uttermost  parts  of  the  earth  shall 
be  afraid  at  thy  tokens,  thou  that  makest  the  out-goings  of  the 
morning  and  evening  to  praise  thee. 

Thou  visitest  the  earth,  and  blessest  it ;  thou  makest  it  very 
plenteous. 

The  river  of  God  is  full  of  water  :  thou  preparest  their  corn, 
for  so  thou  providest  for  the  earth. 

Thou  waterest  her  furrows  ;  thou  sendest  rain  into  the  little 
valleys  thereof ;  thou  makest  it  soft  with  the  drops  of  rain,  and 
blessest  the  increase  of  it. 

Thou  crownest  the  year  with  thy  goodness ;  and  thy  clouds 
drop  fatness. 


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Set.  8.  SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 


They  shall  drop  upon  the  dwellings  of  the  wilderness  ;  and 
the  little  hills  shall  rejoice  on  every  side. 

The  folds  shall  be  full  of  sheep  ;  the  valleys  also  shall  stand 
so  thick  with  corn,  that  they  shall  laugh  and  sing. 

Selection  <£tgJ)tf), 

From  Psalm  lxxxiv.     Quam  dilectaf 

OHOW  amiable  are  thy  dwellings,  thou  Lord  of  hosts ! 
My  soul  hath  a  desire  and  longing  to  enter  into  the 
courts  of  the  Lord  ;  my  heart  and  my  flesh  rejoice  in  the 
living  God. 

Yea,  the  sparrow  hath  found  her  an  house,  and  the  swallow 
a  nest,  where  she  may  lay  her  young ;  even  thy  altars,  O  Lord 
of  hosts,  my  King  and  my  God. 

Blessed  are  they  that  dwell  in  thy  house  ;  they  will  be  alway 
praising  thee. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whose  strength  is  in  thee  ;  in  whose  heart 
are  thy  ways. 

Who  going  through  the  vale  of  misery  use  it  for  a  well ;  and 
the  pools  are  filled  with  water. 

They  will  go  from  strength  to  strength ;  and  unto  the  God 
of  gods  appeareth  every  one  of  them  in  Sion. 

0  Lord  God  of  hosts,  hear  my  prayer ;  hearken,  O  God  of 
Jacob. 

For  one  day  in  thy  courts  is  better  than  a  thousand. 

1  had  rather  be  a  doorkeeper  in  the  house  of  my  God,  than 
to  dwell  in  the  tents  of  ungodliness. 

For  the  Lord  God  is  a  light  and  defence ;  the  Lord  will 
give  grace  and  worship  ;  and  no  good  thing  shall  he  withhold 
from  them  that  live  a  godly  life. 

0  Lord  God  of  hosts,  blessed  is  the  man  that  putteth  his 
trust  in  thee. 

Psalm  lxxxv.    Benedixwti,  Domine. 

LORD,  thou  art  become  gracious  unto  thy  land  ;  thou  hast 
turned  away  the  captivity  of  Jacob. 

Thou  hast  forgiven  the  offence  of  thy  people,  and  covered  all 
their  sins. 

Thou  hast  taken  away  all  thy  displeasure,  and  turned  thy- 
self from  thy  wrathful  indignation. 

Turn  us  then,  O  God  our  Saviour,  and  let  thine  anger  cease 
from  us. 

Wilt  thou  be  displeased  at  us  for  ever  ?  and  wilt  thou  stretch 
out  thy  wrath  from  one  generation  to  another  ? 

Wilt  thou  not  turn  again,  and  quicken  us,  that  thy  people 
may  rejoice  in  thee  ? 

Show  us  thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  and  grant  us  thy  salvation. 

1  will  hearken  what  the  Lord  God  will  say  concerning  me  ; 
for  he  shall  speak  peace  unto  his  people,  and  to  his  saints,  that 
they  turn  not  again. 

For  his  salvation  is  nigh  them  that  fear  him ;  that  glory 
may  dwell  in  our  land. 

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SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS.  SO.  8. 

Mercy  and  truth  are  met  together  :  righteousness  and  peace 
have  kissed  each  other. 

Truth  shall  flourish  out  of  the  earth,  and  righteousness  hath 
looked  down  from  heaven. 

Yea,  the  Lord  shall  show  loving-kindness ;  and  our  land 
shall  give  her  increase. 

Righteousness  shall  go  before  him  ;  and  he  shall  direct  his 
going  in  the  way. 

Psalm  xciii.    Dominus  regnavit. 

THE  Loed  is  King,  and  hath  put  on  glorious  apparel ;  the 
Lord  hath  put  on  his  apparel,  and  girded  himself  with 
strength. 

He  hath  made  the  round  world  so  sure,  that  it  cannot  be 
moved. 

Ever  since  the  world  began  hath  thy  seat  been  prepared  : 
thou  art  from  everlasting. 

The  floods  are  risen,  O  Lord,  the  floods  have  lift  up  their 
voice  ;  the  floods  lift  up  their  waves. 

The  waves  of  the  sea  are  mighty,  and  rage  horribly  ;  but  yet 
the  Lord,  who  dwelleth  on  high,  is  mightier. 

Thy  testimonies,  O  Lord,  are  very  sure  :  holiness  becometh 
thine  house  for  ever. 

Psalm  xcvii.    Dominus  regnavit. 

HPHE  Lord  is  King,  the  earth  may  be  glad  thereof;  yea,  the 
-*-   multitude  of  the  isles  may  be  glad  thereof. 

Clouds  and  darkness  are  round  about  him  :  righteousness 
and  judgment  are  the  habitation  of  his  seat. 

There  shall  go  a  tire  before  him,  and  burn  up  his  enemies  on 
every  side. 

His  lightnings  gave  slune  unto  the  world  :  the  earth  saw  it, 
and  was  afraid. 

The  hills  melted  like  wax  at  the  presence  of  the  Lord  ;  at 
the  presence  of  the  Lord  of  the  whole  earth. 

The  heavens  have  declared  his  righteousness,  and  all  the 
people  have  seen  his  glory. 

Confounded  be  all  they  that  worship  carved  images,  and 
that  delight  in  vain  gods  :  worship  him,  all  ye  gods. 

Sion  heard  of  it,  and  rejoiced  ;  and  the  daughters  of  Judah 
were  glad,  because  of  thy  judgments,  O  Lord. 

For  thou,  Lord,  art  higher  than  all  that  are  in  the  earth  : 
thou  art  exalted  far  above  all  gods. 

O  ye  that  love  the  Lord,  see  that  ye  hate  the  thing  which  is 
evil  :  the  Lord  preserveth  the  souls  of  his  saints ;  he  shall 
deliver  them  from  the  hand  of  the  ungodly. 

There  is  sprung  up  a  light  for  the  righteous,  and  joyful  glad- 
ness for  such  as  are  true-hearted. 

Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  ye  righteous ;  and  give  thanks  for  a 
remembrance  of  his  holiness. 


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Sd.  9. 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSAL1IS. 


Election  jf£mt$. 

Psalm  im.    Domine,  Dominus  noster. 

OLORD,  our  Governor,  how  excellent  is  thy  Xame  in  all 
the  world  :  thou  that  hast  set  thy  glory  above  the  heavens  ! 

Out  of  the  mouth  of  very  babes  and  sucklings  hast  thou 
ordained  strength,  because  of  thine  enemies,  that  thou  might- 
est  still  the  enemy  and  the  avenger. 

For  I  will  consider  thy  heavens,  even  the  works  of  thy 
fingers  ;  the  moon  and  the  stars  which  thou  hast  ordained. 

What  is  man.  that  thou  art  mindful  of  him  ?  and  the  son  of 
man.  that  thou  visites:  him  ? 

Thou  madest  him  lower  than  the  angels,  to  crown  him  with 
glory  and  worship. 

Thou  makest  him  to  have  dominion  of  the  works  of  thy  hands ; 
and  thou  hast  put  all  things  in  subjection  under  his  feet ; 

All  sheep  and  oxen  ;  yea.  and  the  beasts  of  the  held  ; 

The  fowls  of  the  air,  and  the  fishes  of  the  sea ;  and  whatso- 
ever walketh  through  the  paths  of  the  seas. 

O  Lord,  our  Governor,  how  excellent  is  thy  Name  in  all  the 
world ! 

Prom  Psalm  xxxiii.    ExultaU,justi. 

REJOICE  in  the  Lord,  O  ye  righteous  ;  for  it  becometh 
well  the  just  to  be  thankful. 

Praise  the  Lord  with  harp  :  sing  praises  unto  him  with  the 
lute,  and  instrument  of  ten  strings. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song  ;  sing  praises  unto  him  with 
a  good  courage. 

For  the  word  of  the  Lord  is  true ;  and  all  his  works  are 
faithful. 

He  loveth  righteousness  and  judgment ;  the  earth  is  full  of 
the  goodness  of  the  Lord. 

By  the  word  of  the  Lord  were  the  heavens  made  ;  and  all 
the  hosts  of  them  by  the  breath  of  his  mouth. 

He  gathereth  the  waters  of  the  sea  together,  as  it  were  upon 
an  heap  ;  and  layeth  up  the  deep,  as  in  a  treasure-house. 

Let  all  the  earth  fear  the  Lord  :  stand  in  awe  of  him,  all  ye 
that  dwell  in  the  world. 

For  he  spake,  and  it  was  done  ;  he  commanded,  and  it  stood 
fast. 

From  Psalm  cxlvii.    Laudate  JDominum. 

OPR  AISE  the  Lord,  for  it  is  a  good  thing  to  sing  praises 
unto  our  God  ;  yea,  a  joyful  and  pleasant  thing  it  is  to  be 
thankful. 

The  Lord  doth  build  up  Jerusalem,  and  gather  together  the 
outcasts  of  Israel. 

He  healeth  those  that  are  broken  in  heart,  and  giveth 
medicine  to  heal  their  sickness. 

He  telleth  the  number  of  the  stars,  and  calleth  them  all  by 
their  names. 


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SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS.  Set.  10. 

Great  is  our  Lord,  and  great  is  his  power ;  yea,  and  his 
wisdom  is  infinite. 

The  Lord  setteth  up  the  meek,  and  bringeth  the  ungodly 
down  to  the  ground. 

0  sing  unto  the  Lord  with  thanksgiving  ;  sing  praises  upon 
the  harp  unto  our  God  ; 

Who  covereth  the  heaven  with  clouds,  and  prepareth  rain 
for  the  earth  ;  and  maketh  the  grass  to  grow  upon  the  moun- 
tains, and  herb  for  the  use  of  men  ; 

Who  giveth  fodder  unto  the  cattle,  and  feedeth  the  young 
ravens  that  call  upon  him. 

The  Lord's  delight  is  in  them  that  fear  him,  and  put  their 
trust  in  his  mercy. 

Praise  the  Lord,  O  Jerusalem  ;  praise  thy  God,  O  Sion. 

For  he  hath  made  fast  the  bars  of  thy  gates,  and  hath 
blessed  thy  children  within  thee. 

He  maketh  peace  in  thy  borders,  and  filleth  thee  with  the 
flour  of  wheat. 

He  sendeth  forth  his  commandment  upon  earth,  and  his 
word  runneth  very  swiftly. 

He  giveth  snow  like  wool,  and  scattereth  the  hoar-frost  like 
ashes. 

He  casteth  forth  his  ice  like  morsels  :  who  is  able  to  abide 
his  frost  ? 

He  sendeth  out  his  word,  and  melteth  them  :  he  bloweth 
with  his  wind,  and  the  waters  flow. 

He  showeth  his  word  unto  Jacob,  his  statutes  and  ordinances 
unto  Israel. 

He  hath  not  dealt  so  with  any  nation  ;  neither  have  the 
heathen  knowledge  of  his  laws. 

From  Psalm  lvii.    Miserere  met,  Dens. 

SET  up  thyself,  O  God,  above  the  heavens ;  and  thy  glory 
above  all  the  earth. 
My  heart  is  fixed,  O  God,  my  heart  is  fixed ;  I  will  sing  and 
give  praise. 

Awake  up,  my  glory ;  awake,  lute  and  harp  :  I  myself  will 
awake  right  early. 

1  will  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  among  the  people  ; 
and  I  will  sing  unto  thee  among  the  nations. 

For  the  greatness  of  thy  mercy  reacheth  unto  the  heavens, 
and  thy  truth  unto  the  clouds. 

Set  up  thyself,  O  God,  above  the  heavens ;  and  thy  glory 
above  all  the"  earth. 

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From  Psalm  xcvi.    Cantate  Domino. 

OSING  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song ;  sing  unto  the  Lord, 
all  the  whole  earth. 
Sing  unto  the  Lord,  and  praise  his  Name  ;  be  telling  of  his 
salvation  from  day  to  day. 

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Sel.  10.  SELECTIONS  OP  PSALMS 


Declare  his  honour  unto  the  heathen,  and  his  wonders  unto 
all  people. 

For  the  Lord  is  great,  and  cannot  worthily  be  praised  ;  he 
is  more  to  be  feared  than  all  gods. 

Psalm  cxlviii.    Laudate  Dominum. 

OPR  AISE  the  Lord  of  heaven  :  praise  him  in  the  height. 
Praise  him,  all  ye  angels  of  his  :  praise  him,  all  his  hosts. 

Praise  him,  sun  and  moon  :  praise  him,  all  ye  stars  and  light. 

Praise  him,  all  ye  heavens,  and  ye  waters  that  are  above  the 
heavens. 

Let  them  praise  the  Name  of  the  Lord  :  for  he  spake  the  word, 
and  they  were  made  ;  he  commanded,  and  they  were  created. 

He  hath  made  them  fast  for  ever  and  ever  :  he  hath  given 
them  a  law  which  shall  not  be  broken. 

Praise  the  Lord  upon  earth,  ye  dragons,  and  all  deeps  : 

Fire  and  hail,  snow  and  vapours,  wind  and  storm,  fulfilling 
his  word  : 

Mountains  and  all  hills  ;  fruitful  trees  and  all  cedars : 

Beasts  and  all  cattle  ;  worms  and  feathered  fowls  : 

Kings  of  the  earth  and  all  people  ;  princes  and  all  judges  of 
the  world  : 

Young  men  and  maidens,  old  men  and  children,  praise  the 
Name  of  the  Lord  :  for  his  Name  only  is  excellent,  and  his 
praise  above  heaven  and  earth. 

He  shall  exalt  the  horn  of  his  people  :  all  his  saints  shall 
praise  him  ;  even  the  children  of  Israel,  even  the  people  that 
serveth  him. 

From  Psalm  cxlix.     Cantate  Domino. 

OSING  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song  ;  let  the  congregation  of 
saints  praise  him. 
Let  Israel  rejoice  in  him  that  made  him,  and  let  the  children 
of  Sion  be  joyful  in  their  King. 

Let  them  praise  his  Name  in  the  dance  :  let  them  sing 
praises  unto  him  with  tabret  and  harp. 

For  the  Lord  hath  pleasure  in  his  people,  and  helpeth  the 
meek-hearted. 

Psalm  cl.     Laudate  Dominum. 

O  PRAISE  God  in  his  holiness  :  praise  him  in  the  firma- 
ment of  his  power. 

Praise  him  in  his  noble  acts  :  praise  him  according  to  his 
excellent  greatness. 

Praise  him  in  the  sound  of  the  trumpet :  praise  him  upon 
the  lute  and  harp. 

Praise  him  in  the  cymbals  and  dances :  praise  him  upon 
the  strings  and  pipe. 

Praise  him  upon  the  well-tuned  cymbals  :  praise  him  upon 
the  loud  cymbals. 

Let  every  thing  that  hath  breath  praise  the  Lord. 


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FOR  HOLY  DAYS. 


f  Portions  of  Psalms,  to  be  sung  or  said,  at  Morning  Prayer,  on  certain 
Feasts  and  Fasts,  instead  of  the  Venite  Exultemu«,  uhen  any  of  the 
foregoing  SeUctions  are  to  follow  instead  of  the  Psalms,  as  in  the  table. 

<£f)rtstmas=43a2* 

From  Psalms  xlv.  lxxxix.  ex. 

THY  seat,  O  God,  endureth  for  ever ;  the  sceptre  of  thy 
kingdom  is  a  right  sceptre. 

Thou  hast  loved  righteousness,  and  hated  iniquity ;  where- 
fore God,  even  thy  God,  hath  anointed  thee  with  "the  oil  of 
gladness  above  thy  fellows. 

My  song  shall  be  alway  of  the  loving-kindness  of  the  Lord  ; 
with  my  mouth  will  I  ever  be  showing  thy  truth  from  one 
generation  to  another. 

For  I  have  said,  Mercy  shall  be  set  up  for  ever  ;  thy  truth 
shalt  thou  stablish  in  the  heavens. 

The  Lord  is  our  defence ;  the  Holy  One  of  Israel  is  our 
King. 

Thou  spakest  sometime  in  visions  unto  thy  saints,  and  saidst, 
I  have  laid  help  upon  One  that  is  mighty,  I  have  exalted  One 
chosen  out  of  the  people. 

I  will  set  his  dominion  in  the  sea,  and  his  right  hand  in  the 
floods. 

And  I  will  make  him  my  First-born,  higher  than  the  kings 
of  the  earth. 

The  Lord  said  unto  my  Lord,  Sit  thou  on  my  right  hand, 
until  I  make  thine  enemies  thy  footstool. 

The  Lord  shall  send  the  rod  of  thy  power  out  of  Sion  :  be 
thou  ruler,  even  in  the  midst  among  thine  enemies. 

In  the  day  of  thy  power  shall  the  people  offer  thee  free-will 
offerings  with  an  holy  worship  :  the  dew  of  thy  birth  is  of  the 
womb  of  the  morning. 

The  Lord  sware,  and  will  not  repent,  Thou  art  a  Priest  for 
ever,  after  the  order  of  Melchizedech. 

&sf)=<!!©rtmcstfaw* 

From  Psalms  xxxii.  xxxviii.  exxx. 

BLESSED  is  he  whose  unrighteousness  is  forgiven,  and 
whose  sin  is  covered. 

Blessed  is  the  man  unto  whom  the  Lord  imputeth  no  sin, 
and  in  whose  spirit  there  is  no  guile. 

Put  me  not  to  rebuke,  O  Lord,  in  thine  anger ;  neither 
chasten  me  in  thy  heavy  displeasure  : 

For  thine  arrows  stick  fast  in  me,  and  thy  hand  presseth  me 
sore. 

My  wickednesses  are  gone  over  my  head,  and  are  like  a  sore 
burden,  too  heavy  for  me  to  bear. 

I  will  confess  my  wickedness,  and  be  sorry  for  my  sin. 

Haste  thee  to  help  me,  O  Lord  God  of  my  salvation. 

Out  of  the  deep  have  I  called  unto  thee,  O  Lord  ;  Lord, 
hear  my  voice. 

Let  thine  ears  be  attentive  to  the  voice  of  my  supplications. 

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SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS 

If  thou,  Lord,  shouldest  be  extreme  to  mark  what  is  done 
amiss,  O  Lord,  who  shall  stand  ? 
But  there  is  forgiveness  with  thee,  that  thou  mayest  be  feared. 

<£ootf=iFritia|L 

From  Psalms  xxii.  lxix.  xl. 
TY  God  !  my  God  !  look  upon  me  ;  why  hast  thou  forsaken 


M 


me  ?  and  art  so  far  from  my  health,  and  from  the  words 
of  my  complaint  ? 

But  thou  art  holy,  O  Thou  that  inhabitest  the  praises  of 
Israel. 

I  am  a  worm,  and  no  man  ;  a  reproach  of  men,  and  despised 
of  the  people. 

All  they  that  see  me  laugh  me  to  scorn  :  they  shoot  out  the 
lip,  they  shake  the  head,  saying, 

He  trusted  in  God,  that  he  would  deliver  him;  let  him 
deliver  him,  if  he  will  have  him. 

The  counsel  of  the  wicked  layeth  siege  against  me ;  they 
pierced  my  hands  and  my  feet. 

They  part  my  garments  among  them,  and  cast  lots  upon 
my  vesture. 

But  be  not  thou  far  from  me,  O  Lord  :  O  my  strength,  haste 
thee  to  help  me. 

Thy  rebuke  hath  broken  my  heart ;  I  am  full  of  heaviness  : 
I  looked  for  some  to  have  pity  on  me,  but  there  was  no  man, 
neither  found  I  any  to  comfort  me. 

They  gave  me  gall  to  eat ;  and  when  I  was  thirsty  they  gave 
me  vinegar  to  drink. 

Sacrifice  and  meat-offering  thou  wouldest  not,  but  mine  ears 
hast  thou  opened. 

Burnt-offerings  and  sacrifice  for  sin  hast  thou  not  required  : 
then  said  I,  Lo,  I  come  ; 

In  the  volume  of  the  book  it  is  written  of  me,  that  I  should 
fulfil  thy  Mill,  O  my  God  :  I  am  content  to  do  it ;  yea,  thy  law 
is  within  my  heart. 

<gsccnsion=©aiL 

From  Psalms  xxiv.  xlvii. 

LIFT  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates  ;  and  be  ye  lift  up,  ye  ever- 
lasting doors  ;  and  the  King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

Who  is  the  King  of  glory  ?  the  Lord  strong  and  mighty ; 
even  the  Lord  mighty  in  battle. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates ;  and  be  ye  lift  up,  ye  ever- 
lasting doors  ;  and  the  King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

Who  is  the  King  of  glory  ?  Even  the  Lord  of  hosts,  he  is  the 
King  of  glory. 

O  clap  your  hands  together,  all  ye  people  ;  shout  unto  God 
with  the  voice  of  triumph. 

For  the  Lord  most  high  is  terrible  ;  lie  is  a  great  King  over 
all  the  earth. 


FOR  HOLY  DAYS. 


God  is  gone  up  with  a  shout ;  the  Lord  with  the  sound  of  a 
trumpet. 

Sing  praises  to  God,  sing  praises  :  sing  praises  unto  our  King, 
sing  praises. 

God  reigneth  over  the  heathen  :  God  sitteth  upon  the  throne 
of  his  holiness. 

The  princes  of  the  people  are  gathered  together,  even  the 

Eeople  of  the  God  of  Abraham ;  for  the  shields  of  the  earth 
elong  unto  God  :  he  is  greatly  exalted. 

From  Psalms  ii.  Ixviii. 

I  "WILL  declare  the  decree  :  the  Lord  hath  said  unto  me, 
Thou  art  my  Son,  this  day  have  I  begotten  thee. 

Desire  of  me,  and  I  shall  give  thee  the  heathen  for  thine 
inheritance,  and  the  utmost  parts  of  the  earth  for  thy  possession. 

Be  wise  now,  therefore,  O  ye  kings  ;  be  instructed,  ye  judges 
of  the  earth. 

Serve  the  Lord  with  fear,  and  rejoice  with  trembling. 

Sing  unto  God,  sing  praises  to  his  Name  :  extol  him  that 
rideth  upon  the  heavens  by  his  name  J  AH,  and  rejoice  before 
him. 

Thou,  O  God,  sentest  a  gracious  rain  upon  thine  inheritance, 
and  refreshedst  it  when  it  was  weary. 

The  Lord  gave  the  word ;  great  was  the  company  of  those 
that  published  it. 

Though  ye  have  lain  among  the  pots  ;  yet  shall  ye  be  as  the 
wings  of  a  dove  covered  with  silver,  and  her  feathers  with 
yellow  gold. 

Thou  hast  ascended  on  high ;  thou  hast  led  captivity  cap- 
tive ;  thou  hast  received  gifts  for  men  ;  yea,  for  the  rebellious 
also,  that  the  Lord  God  might  dwell'  among  them. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord,  who  daily  loadeth  us  with  benefits ; 
even  the  God  of  our  salvation. 

Sing  unto  God,  ye  kingdoms  of  the  earth  :  O  sing  praises 
unto  the  Lord ; 

To  him  that  rideth  upon  the  heaven  of  heavens,  which  were 
of  old  :  lo,  he  doth  send  out  his  voice,  and  that  a  mighty  voice. 

Ascribe  ye  strength  unto  God  :  his  excellency  is  over  Israel, 
and  his  strength  is  in  the  clouds. 

O  God,  thou  art  terrible  out  of  thy  holy  places  ;  the  God  of 
Israel  is  he  that  giveth  strength  and  power  unto  his  people. 
Blessed  be  God 


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THE  PSALTER, 

OR 

PSALMS    OF    DAVID. 


THE    FIRST    DAY. 

fronting  ^rager. 

Psalm  i.    Beatus  vir,  qui  non  abiit. 

BLESSED  is  the  man  that  hath  not  walked  in  the  counsel 
of  the  ungodly,  nor  stood  in  the  way  of  sinners,  and  hath 
not  sat  in  the  seat  of  the  scornful. 

2  But  his  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the  Lord  ;  and  in  his  law 
will  he  exercise  himself  day  and  night. 

3  And  he  shall  be  like  a  tree  planted  by  the  water-side,  that 
will  bring  forth  his  fruit  in  due  season. 

4  His  leaf  also  shall  not  wither ;  and  look,  whatsoever  he 
doeth,  it  shall  prosper. 

5  As  for  the  ungodly,  it  is  not  so  with  them  ;  but  they  are 
like  the  chaff,  which  the  wind  scattereth  away  from  the  face  of 
the  earth. 

6  Therefore  the  ungodly  shall  not  be  able  to  stand  in  the 
judgment,  neither  the  sinners  in  the  congregation  of  the 
righteous. 

7  But  the  Lord  knoweth  the  way  of  the  righteous  ;  and  the 
way  of  the  ungodly  shall  perish. 

Psalm  ii.     Quare  fremuerunt  gentes  ? 

TYTHY  do  the  heathen  so  furiously  rage  together  ?  and  why 
*  '    do  the  people  imagine  a  vain  thing  ? 

2  The  kings  of  the  earth  stand  up,  and  the  rulers  take 
counsel  together  against  the  Lord,  and  against  his  Anointed  : 

3  Let  us  break  their  bonds  asunder,  and  cast  away  their 
cords  from  us. 

4  He  that  dwelleth  in  heaven  shall  laugh  them  to  scorn  : 
the  Lord  shall  have  them  in  derision. 

5  Then  shall  he  speak  unto  them  in  his  wrath,  and  vex  them 
in  his  sore  displeasure. 

6  Yet  have  I  set  my  King  upon  my  holy  hill  of  Sion. 

7  I  will  preach  the  law,  whereof  the  Lord  hath  said  unto 
me,  Thou  art  my  Son,  this  day  have  I  begotten  thee. 

8  Desire  of  me,  and  I  shall  give  thee  the  heathen  for  thine 
inheritance,  and  the  utmost  parts  of  the  earth  for  thy  possession. 

9  Thou  shalt  bruise  them  with  a  rod  of  iron,  and  break 
them  in  pieces  like  a  potter's  vessel. 

10  Be  wise  now  therefore,  O  ye  kings ;  be  learned,  ye  that 
are  judges  of  the  earth. 


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THE  PSALTER.  Day  \ . 


11  Serve  the  Lord  in  fear,  and  rejoice  unto  him  with 
reverence. 

12  Kiss  the  Son,  lest  he  be  angry,  and  so  ye  perish  from  the 
right  way,  if  his  wrath  be  kindled,  yea  but  a  little.  Blessed 
are  all  they  that  put  their  trust  in  him. 

Psalm  iii.     Domine,  quid  multiplicati  ? 

LORD,  how  are  they  increased  that  trouble  me  !  many  are 
they  that  rise  against  me. 

2  Many  one  there  be  that  say  of  my  soul,  There  is  no  help 
for  him  in  his  God. 

3  But  thou,  O  Lord,  art  my  defender ;  thou  art  my  worship, 
and  the  lifter  up  of  my  head. 

4  1  did  call  upon  the  Lord  with  my  voice,  and  he  heard  me 
out  of  his  holy  hill. 

5  I  laid  me  down  and  slept,  and  rose  up  again ;  for  the 
Lord  sustained  me. 

6  I  will  not  be  afraid  for  ten  thousands  of  the  people,  that 
have  set  themselves  against  me  round  about. 

7  Up,  Lord,  and  help  me,  O  my  God  !  For  thou  smitest  all 
mine  enemies  upon  the  cheek-bone  ;  thou  hast  broken  the 
teeth  of  the  ungodly. 

8  Salvation  belongeth  unto  the  Lord  ;  and  thy  blessing  is 
upon  thy  people. 

Psalm  iv.     Cum  invocarem. 

HEAR  me,  when  I  call,  O  God  of  my  righteousness  :  thou 
hast  set  me  at  liberty,  when  I  was  in  trouble  ;  have  mercy 
upon  me,  and  hearken  unto  my  prayer. 

2  O  ye  sons  of  men,  how  long  will  ye  blaspheme  mine 
honour,  and  have  such  pleasure  in  vanity,  and  seek  after 
falsehood  ? 

3  Know  this  also,  that  the  Lord  hath  chosen  to  himself  the 
man  that  is  godly ;  when  I  call  upon  the  Lord  he  will  hear  me. 

4  Stand  in  awe,  and  sin  not ;  commune  with  your  own 
heart,  and  in  your  chamber,  and  be  still. 

5  Offer  the  sacrifice  of  righteousness,  and  put  your  trust  in 
the  Lord. 

6  There  be  many  that  say,  Who  will  show  us  any  good  ? 

7  Lord,  lift  thou  up  the  light  of  thy  countenance  upon  us. 

8  Thou  hast  put  gladness  in  my  heart,  since  the  time  that 
their  corn,  and  wine,  and  oil  increased. 

9  I  will  lay  me  down  in  peace,  and  take  my  rest ;  for  it  is 
thou,  Lord,  only,  that  makest  me  dwell  in  safety. 

Psalm  v.     Verba  mca  auribus. 

PONDER  my  words,  O  Lord,  consider  my  meditation. 
2  O  hearken  thou  unto  the  voice  of  my  calling,  my  King 
and  my  God  :  for  unto  thee  will  I  make  my  prayer. 

3  My  voice  shalt  thou  hear  betimes,  O  Lord  :  early  in  the 
morning  will  I  direct  my  prayer  unto  thee,  and  will  look  up. 

4  For  thou  art  the  God  that  hast  no  pleasure  in  wickedness  • 
neither  shall  any  evil  dwell  with  thee. 


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Day  I. 


THE  PSALTER. 


5  Such  as  be  foolish  shall  not  stand  in  thy  sight ;  for  thou 
hatest  all  them  that  work  vanity. 

6  Thou  shalt  destroy  them  that  speak  lies  :  the  Lord  will 
abhor  both  the  blood-thirsty  and  deceitful  man. 

7  But  as  for  me,  I  will  come  into  thine  house,  even  upon  the 
multitude  of  thy  mercy  ;  and  in  thy  fear  will  I  worship  toward 
thy  holy  temple. 

8  Lead  me,  O  Lord,  in  thy  righteousness,  because  of  mine 
enemies  ;  make  thy  way  plain  before  my  face. 

9  For  there  is  no  faithfulness  in  his  mouth ;  their  inward 
parts  are  very  wickedness. 

10  Their  throat  is  an  open  sepulchre ;  they  flatter  with  their 
tongue. 

11  Destroy  thou  them,  O  God  ;  let  them  perish  through 
their  own  imaginations ;  cast  them  out  in  the  multitude  of 
their  ungodliness  ;  for  they  have  rebelled  against  thee. 

12  And  let  all  them  that  put  their  trust  in  thee  rejoice  : 
they  shall  ever  be  giving  of  thanks,  because  thou  defendest 
them  ;  they  that  love  thy  Name  shall  be  joyful  in  thee  ; 

13  For  thou,  Lord,  wilt  give  thy  blessing  unto  the  righteous, 
and  with  thy  favourable  kindness  wilt  thou  defend  him,  as 
with  a  shield. 

Day  I.  (Efcmtng  ^ragtr. 

Psalm  vi.    Domine,  ne  in  furore. 

OLORD,  rebuke  me  not  in  thine  indignation,  neither  chas- 
ten me  in  thy  displeasure. 

2  Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  Lord,  for  I  am  weak  ;  O  Lord, 
heal  me,  for  my  bones  are  vexed. 

3  My  soul  also  is  sore  troubled  :  but,  Lord,  how  long  wilt 
thou  punish  me '? 

4  Turn  thee,  O  Lord,  and  deliver  my  soul ;  O  save  me,  for 
thy  mercy's  sake. 

5  For  in  death  no  man  remembereth  thee ;  and  who  will 
give  thee  thanks  in  the  pit  ? 

6  I  am  weary  of  my  groaning  :  every  night  wash  I  my  bed, 
and  water  my  couch  with  my  tears. 

7  My  beauty  is  gone  for  very  trouble,  and  worn  away  because 
of  all  mine  enemies. 

8  Away  from  me,  all  ye  that  work  vanity ;  for  the  Lord 
hath  heard  the  voice  of  my  weeping. 

9  The  Lord  hath  heard  my  petition  ;  the  Lord  will  receive 
my  prayer. 

10  All  mine  enemies  shall  be  confounded,  and  sore  vexed ; 
they  shall  be  turned  back,  and  put  to  shame  suddenly. 

Psalm  vii.    Domine,  Beits  meus. 

OLORD,  my  God,  in  thee  have  I  put  my  trust  :  save  me 
from  all  them  that  persecute  me,  and  deliver  me ; 
2  Lest  he  devour  my  soul  like  a  lion,  and  tear  it  in  pieces, 
while  there  is  none  to  help. 


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THE  PSALTER.  Day  1. 


3  O  Lord  my  God,  if  I  have  done  any  such  thing ;  or  if 
there  be  any  wickedness  in  my  hands; 

4  If  I  have  rewarded  evil  unto  him  that  dealt  friendly  with  me ; 
yea,  I  have  delivered  him  that  without  any  cause  is  mine  enemy ; 

5  Then  let  mine  enemy  persecute  my  soul,  and  take  me  ; 
yea,  let  him  tread  my  life  down  upon  the  earth,  and  lay  mine 
honour  in  the  dust 

6  Stand  up,  O  Lord,  in  thy  wrath,  and  lift  up  thyself,  be- 
cause of  the  indignation  of  mine  enemies  ;  arise  up  for  me  in 
the  judgment  that  thou  hast  commanded. 

7  And  so  shall  the  congregation  of  the  people  come  about 
thee  :  for  their  sakes  therefore  lift  up  thyself  again. 

8  The  Lord  shall  judge  the  people  :  give  sentence  with  me, 
O  Lord,  according  to  my  righteousness,  and  according  to  the 
innocency  that  is  in  me. 

9  O  let  the  wickedness  of  the  ungodly  come  to  an  end ;  but 
guide  thou  the  just. 

10  For  the  righteous  God  trieth  the  very  hearts  and  reins. 

11  My  help  cometh  of  God,  who  preserveth  them  that  are 
true  of  heart. 

12  God  is  a  righteous  Judge,  strong,  and  patient ;  and  God 
is  provoked  every  day. 

13  If  a  man  will  not  turn,  he  will  whet  his  sword  ;  he  hath 
bent  his  bow,  and  made  it  ready. 

14  He  hath  prepared  for  him  the  instruments  of  death  ;  he 
ordaineth  his  arrows  against  the  persecutors. 

15  Behold,  he  travaileth  with  mischief ;  he  hath  conceived 
sorrow,  and  brought  forth  ungodliness. 

16  He  hath  graven  and  digged  up  a  pit,  and  is  fallen  himself 
into  the  destruction  that  he  made  for  other. 

17  For  his  travail  shall  come  upon  his  own  head,  and  his 
wickedness  shall  fall  on  his  own  pate. 

18  I  will  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  according  to  his  right- 
eousness ;  and  I  will  praise  the  Name  of  the  Lord  most  high. 

Psalm  viii.    Dominc,  Dominus  nostcr. 

OLORD,  our  Governor,  how  excellent  is  thy  Name  in  all 
the  world ;  thou  that  hast  set  thy  glory  above  the  heavens ! 
2  Out  of  the  mouth  of  very  babes  and  sucklings  hast  thou 
ordained  strength,  because  of  thine  enemies,  that  thou  mightest 
still  the  enemy  and  the  avenger. 

^  3  For  I  will  consider  thy  heavens,  even  the  works  of  thy 
fingers  ;  the  moon  and  the  stars  which  thou  hast  ordained. 

4  What  is  man,  that  thou  art  mindful  of  him  ?  and  the  son 
of  man,  that  thou  visitest  him  ? 

5  Thou  madest  him  lower  than  the  angels,  to  crown  him 
with  glory  and  worship. 

6  Thou  makest  him  to  have  dominion  of  the  works  of  thy 
hands ;  and  thou  hast  put  aU  things  in  subjection  under  his  feet ; 

7  All  sheep  and  oxen  ;  yea,  and  the  beasts  of  the  field  ; 

8  The  fowls  of  the  air,  and  the  fishes  of  the  sea  ;  and  what- 
soever walketh  through  the  paths  of  the  seas. 

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Day  2.  THE  PSALTER. 

9  O  Lord,  our  Governor,  how  excellent  is  thy  Name  in  all 
the  world  1 

Day  2.  J$lomin£  ^ragcr* 

Psalm  ix.    Confitebor  tibi. 

I  WILL  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  with  my  whole 
heart ;  I  will  speak  of  all  thy  marvellous  works. 

2  I  will  be  glad  and  rejoice  in  thee  ;  yea,  my  songs  will  I 
make  of  thy  Name,  O  thou  Most  Highest. 

3  While  mine  enemies  are  driven  back,  they  shall  fall  and 
perish  at  thy  presence. 

4  For  thou  hast  maintained  my  right  and  my  cause  ;  thou 
art  set  in  the  throne  that  judgest  right. 

5  Thou  hast  rebuked  the  heathen,  and  destroyed  the  un- 
godly ;  thou  hast  put  out  their  name  for  ever  and  ever. 

6  O  thou  enemy,  destructions  are  come  to  a  perpetual  end ; 
even  as  the  cities  which  thou  hast  destroyed,  their  memorial  is 
perished  with  them. 

7  But  the  Lord  shall  endure  for  ever;  he  hath  also  pre- 
pared his  seat  for  judgment. 

8  For  he  shall  judge  the  world  in  righteousness,  and  minister 
true  judgment  unto  the  people. 

9  The  Lord  also  will  be  a  defence  for  the  oppressed,  even  a 
refuge  in  due  time  of  trouble. 

10  And  they  that  know  thy  Name  will  put  their  trust  in 
thee  ;  for  thou,  Lord,  hast  never  failed  them  that  seek  thee. 

11  O  praise  the  Lord  which  dwelleth  in  Sion ;  show  the 
people  of  his  doings. 

12  For  when  he  maketh  inquisition  for  blood,  he  remember- 
eth  them,  and  forgetteth  not  the  complaint  of  the  poor. 

13  Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  Lord  ;  consider  the  trouble 
which  I  suffer  of  them  that  hate  me,  thou  that  liftest  me  up 
from  the  gates  of  death  ; 

14  That  I  may  show  all  thy  praises  within  the  ports  of  the 
daughter  of  Sion  :  I  will  rejoice  in  thy  salvation. 

15  The  heathen  are  sunk  down  in  the  pit  that  they  made ; 
in  the  same  net  which  they  hid  privily  is  their  foot  taken. 

16  The  Lord  is  known  to  execute  judgment ;  the  ungodly 
is  trapped  in  the  work  of  his  own  hands. 

17  The  wicked  shall  be  turned  into  hell,  and  all  the  people 
that  forget  God. 

18  For  the  poor  shall  not  alway  be  forgotten ;  the  patient 
abiding  of  the  meek  shall  not  perish  for  ever. 

19  Up,  Lord,  and  let  not  man  have  the  upper  hand  ;  let  the 
heathen  be  judged  in  thy  sight. 

20  Put  them  in  fear,  O  Lord,  that  the  heathen  may  know 
themselves  to  be  but  men. 

Psalm  x.     Ut  quid,  Domine  ? 

WHY  standest  thou  so  far  off,  O  Lord,  and  hidest  thy  face 
in  the  needful  time  of  trouble  ? 


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2  The  ungodly,  for  his  own  lust,  doth  persecute  the  poor  : 
let  them  be  taken  in  the  crafty  wiliness  that  tbey  have  imagined. 

3  For  the  ungodly  hath  made  boast  of  his  own  heart's  desire, 
and  speaketh  good  of  the  covetous,  whom  God  abhorreth. 

4  The  ungodly  is  so  proud,  that  he  careth  not  for  God, 
neither  is  God  in  all  his  thoughts. 

5  His  ways  are  alway  grievous ;  thy  judgments  are  far 
above  out  of  his  sight,  and  therefore  detieth  he  all  his  enemies. 

6  For  he  hath  said  in  his  heart,  Tush  !  I  shall  never  be  cast 
down,  there  shall  no  harm  happen  unto  me. 

7  His  mouth  is  full  of  cursing,  deceit,  and  fraud  ;  under  his 
tongue  is  ungodliness  and  vanity. 

8  He  sitteth  lurking  in  the  thievish  comers  of  the  streets, 
and  privily  in  his  lurking  dens  doth  he  murder  the  innocent ; 
his  eyes  are  set  against  the  poor. 

9  For  he  lieth  waiting  secretly ;  even  as  a  lion  lurketh  he  in 
his  den,  that  he  may  ravish  the  poor. 

10  He  doth  ravish  the  poor,  wlien  he  getteth  him  into  his  net. 

11  He  falleth  down,  and  humbleth  himself,  that  the  congre- 
gation of  the  poor  may  fall  into  the  hands  of  his  captains. 

12  He  hath  said  in  his  heart,  Tush  !  God  hath  forgotten  ; 
he  hideth  away  his  face,  and  he  will  never  see  it. 

13  Arise,  O  Lord  God,  and  lift  up  thine  hand ;  forget  not 
the  poor. 

14  Wherefore  should  the  wicked  blaspheme  God,  while  he 
doth  say  in  his  heart,  Tush  !  thou  God  carest  not  for  it  ? 

15  Surely  thou  hast  seen  it ;  for  thou  beholdest  ungodliness 
and  wrong, 

16  That  thou  mayest  take  the  matter  into  thy  hand  :  the 
poor  committeth  himself  unto  thee ;  for  thou  art  the  helper  of 
the  friendless. 

17  Break  thou  the  power  of  the  ungodly  and  malicious  ; 
take  away  his  ungodliness,  and  thou  shalt  find  none. 

18  The  Lord  is  King  for  ever  and  ever,  and  the  heathen  are 
perished  out  of  the  land. 

19  Lord,  thou  hast  heard  the  desire  of  the  poor ;  thou  pre- 
parest  their  heart,  and  thine  ear  hearkeneth  thereto  : 

20  To  help  the  fatherless  and  poor  unto  their  right,  that  the 
man  of  the  earth  be  no  more  exalted  against  them. 

Psalm  xi.    In  Domino  conjido. 

IN  the  Lord  put  I  my  trust ;  how  say  ye  then  to  mv  soul, 
that  she  should  flee  as  a  bird  unto  the*  hill  ? 

2  For  lo,  the  ungodly  bend  their  bow,  and  make  ready  their 
arrows  within  the  quiver,  that  they  may  privily  shoot  at  them 
which  are  true  of  heart. 

3  For  the  foundations  will  be  cast  down;  and  what  hath 
the  righteous  done  ? 

4  The  Lord  is  in  his  holy  temple  ;  the  Lord's  seat  is  in 
heaven. 

5  His  eyes  consider  the  poor,  and  his  evelids  trv  the  children 
of  men. 


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Bay  2 


THE  PSALTER. 


6  The  Lord  alloweth  the  righteous  :  hut  the  ungodly,  and 
him  that  delighteth  in  wickedness,  doth  his  soul  abhor. 

7  Upon  the  ungodly  he  shall  rain  snares,  fire  and  brimstone, 
storm  and  tempest :  this  shall  be  their  portion  to  drink. 

8  For  the  righteous  Loed  loveth  righteousness  ;  his  coun- 
tenance will  behold  the  thing  that  is  just. 


Day  2. 


Abetting  ^rager* 


Psalm  xii.    Salvum  mefac. 

HELP  me,  Loed,  for  there  is  not  one  godly  man  left ;  for  the 
faithful  are  minished  from  among  the  children  of  men. 

2  They  talk  of  vanity  every  one  with  his  neighbour  ;  they  do 
but  flatter  with  their  hps,  and  dissemble  in  their  double  heart. 

3  The  Loed  shall  root  out  all  deceitful  lips,  and  the  tongue 
that  speaketh  proud  things  : 

4  Which  have  said,  With  our  tongue  will  we  prevail ;  we 
are  they  that  ought  to  speak  :  who  is  lord  over  us  ? 

5  Now,  for  the  comfortless  troubles'  sake  of  the  needy,  and 
because  of  the  deep  sighing  of  the  poor, 

6  I  will  up,  saith  the  Loed  ;  and  will  help  every  one  from 
him  that  swelleth  against  him,  and  will  set  him  at  rest. 

7  The  words  of  the  Loed  are  pure  words  ;  even  as  the  silver 
which  from  the  earth  is  tried,  and  purified  seven  times  in  the  fire. 

8  Thou  shalt  keep  them,  O  Loed  ;  thou  shalt  preserve  him 
from  this  generation  for  ever. 

9  The  ungodly  walk  on  every  side  :  when  they  are  exalted, 
the  children  of  men  are  put  to  rebuke. 

Psalm  xiii.     Usque,  quo,  Domine  ? 

HOW  long  wilt  thou  forget  me,  O  Loed  ;  for  ever  ?  how 
long  wilt  thou  hide  thy  face  from  me  ? 

2  How  long  shall  I  seek  counsel  in  my  soul,  and  be  so  vexed 
in  my  heart  ?  how  long  shall  mine  enemies  triumph  over  me  ? 

3  Consider,  and  hear  me,  O  Loed  my  God ;  lighten  mine 
eyes,  that  I  sleep  not  in  death  ; 

4  Lest  mine  enemy  say,  I  have  prevailed  against  him  :  for  if 
I  be  cast  down,  they  that  trouble  me  will  rejoice  at  it. 

5  But  my  trust  is  in  thy  mercy,  and  my  heart  is  joyful  in 
thy  salvation. 

6  I  will  sing  of  the  Loed,  because  he  hath  dealt  so  lovingly 
with  me  ;  yea,  I  will  praise  the  Name  of  the  Lord  most  Highest. 

Psalm  xiv.    Dixit  insipiens. 

HTHE  fool  hath  said  in  his  heart,  There  is  no  God. 
•*-     2  They  are  corrupt,  and  become  abominable  in  their 
doings  ;  there  is  none  that  doeth  good,  no  not  one. 

3  The  Loed  looked  down  from  heaven  upon  the  children  of 
men,  to  see  if  there  were  any  that  would  understand,  and  seek 
after  God  : 

4  But  they  are  all  gone  out  of  the  wav,  they  are  altogether 
become  abominable  ;  there  is  none  that  doeth  good,  no  not  one. 


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THE  PSALTER.  Day  3. 


5  Their  throat  is  an  open  sepulchre  ;  with  their  tongues 
have  they  deceived  :  the  poison  of  asps  is  under  their  lips. 

6  Their  mouth  is  full  of  cursing  and  bitterness ;  their  feet 
are  swift  to  shed  blood. 

7  Destruction  and  unhappiness  is  in  their  ways,  and  the  way 
of  peace  have  they  not  known  ;  there  is  no  fear  of  God  before 
their  eyes. 

8  Have  they  no  knowledge,  that  they  are  all  such  workers  of 
mischief,  eating  up  my  people  as  it  were  bread,  and  call  not 
upon  the  Lord  ? 

9  There  were  they  brought  in  great  fear,  even  where  no  fear 
was  ;  for  God  is  in  the  generation  of  the  righteous. 

10  As  for  you,  ye  have  made  a  mock  at  the  counsel  of  the 
poor ;  because  he  putteth  his  trust  in  the  Lord. 

11  Who  shall  give  salvation  unto  Israel  out  of  Sion  ?  When 
the  Lord  turneth  the  captivity  of  his  people,  then  shall  Jacob 
rejoice,  and  Israel  shall  be  glad. 

Day  3.  Jftornmg  ^ragcr. 

Psalm  xv.    Domine,  qitis  habitabit  ? 

LORD,  who  shall  dwell  in  thy  tabernacle  ?  or  who  shall  rest 
upon  thy  holy  hill  ? 

2  Even  he  that  leadeth  an  uncorrupt  life,  and  doeth  the 
thing  which  is  right,  and  speaketh  the  truth  from  his  heart. 

3  He  that  hath  used  no  deceit  in  his  tongue,  nor  done  evil  to 
his  neighbour,  and  hath  not  slandered  his  neighbour. 

4  He  that  setteth  not  by  himself,  but  is  lowly  in  his  own 
eyes,  and  maketh  much  of  them  that  fear  the  Lord. 

5  He  that  sweareth  unto  his  neighbour,  and  disappointeth 
him  not,  though  it  were  to  his  own  hindrance. 

6  He  that  hath  not  given  his  money  upon  usury,  nor  taken 
reward  against  the  innocent. 

7  Whoso  doeth  these  things  shall  never  fall. 

Psalm  xvi.    Conserva  me,  Domine, 

PRESERVE  me,  O  God  ;  for  in  thee  have  I  put  my  trust. 
2  O  my  soul,  thou  hast  said  unto  the  Lord,  Thou  art  my 
God  ;  my  goods  are  nothing  unto  thee. 

3  All  my  delight  is  upon  the  saints  that  are  in  the  earth,  and 
upon  such  as  excel  in  virtue. 

4  But  they  that  run  after  another  god  shall  have  great 
trouble. 

5  Their  drink-offerings  of  blood  will  I  not  offer,  neither  make 
mention  of  their  names  within  my  lips. 

6  The  Lord  himself  is  the  portion  of  mine  inheritance,  and 
of  my  cup  ;  thou  shalt  maintain  my  lot. 

7  The  lot  is  fallen  unto  me  in  a  fair  ground  ;  yea,  I  have  a 
goodly  heritage. 

J  I  will  thank  the  Lord  for  giving  me  warning ;  my  reins 
also  chasten  me  in  the  night-season. 


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Day  3. 


THE  PSALTER. 


9  I  have  set  God  always  before  me  ;  for  he  is  on  my  right 
hand,  therefore  I  shall  not  fall. 

10  Wherefore  my  heart  was  glad,  and  my  glory  rejoiced  : 
my  flesh  also  shall  rest  in  hope. 

11  For  why  ?  thou  shalt  not  leave  my  soul  in  hell ;  neither 
shalt  thou  suffer  thy  Holy  One  to  see  corruption. 

12  Thou  shalt  show  me  the  path  of  life  :  in  thy  presence  is 
the  fulness  of  joy,  and  at  thy  right  hand  there  is  pleasure  for 
evermore. 

Psalm  xvii.    Exaudi,  Domine. 

HEAR  the  right,  O  Lord,  consider  my  complaint,  and 
hearken  unto  my  prayer,  that  goeth  not  out  of  feigned  lips. 

2  Let  my  sentence  come  forth  from  thy  presence ;  and  let 
thine  eyes  look  upon  the  thing  that  is  equal. 

3  Thou  hast  proved  and  visited  mine  heart  in  the  night- 
season  ;  thou  hast  tried  me,  and  shalt  find  no  wickedness  in 
me ;  for  I  am  utterly  purposed  that  my  mouth  shall  not  offend. 

4  Because  of  men's  works  that  are  done  against  the  words 
of  thy  lips,  I  have  kept  me  from  the  ways  of  the  destroyer. 

5  O  hold  thou  up  my  goings  in  thy  paths,  that  my  footsteps 
slip  not. 

6  I  have  called  upon  thee,  O  God,  for  thou  shalt  hear  me  : 
incline  thine  ear  to  me,  and  hearken  unto  my  words. 

7  Show  thy  marvellous  loving-kindness,  thou  that  art  the 
Saviour  of  them  which  put  their  trust  in  thee,  from  such  as 
resist  thy  right  hand. 

8  Keep  me  as  the  apple  of  an  eye ;  hide  me  under  the 
shadow  of  thy  wings, 

9  From  the  ungodly,  that  trouble  me  ;  mine  enemies  com- 
pass me  round  about,  to  take  away  my  soul. 

10  They  are  inclosed  in  their  own  fat,  and  their  mouth 
speaketh  proud  things. 

11  They  lie  waiting  in  our  way  on  every  side,  turning  their 
eyes  down  to  the  ground ; 

12  Like  as  a  lion  that  is  greedy  of  his  prey,  and  as  it  were  a 
lion's  whelp  lurking  in  secret  places. 

13  Up,  Lord,  disappoint  him,  and  cast  him  down ;  deliver 
my  soul  from  the  ungodly,  which  is  a  sword  of  thine  ; 

14  From  the  men  of  thy  hand,  O  Lord,  from  the  men,  I  say, 
and  from  the  evil  world  ;  which  have  their  portion  in  this  life, 
whose  bellies  thou  fillest  with  thy  hid  treasure. 

15  They  have  children  at  their  desire,  and  leave  the  rest  of 
their  substance  for  their  babes. 

16  But  as  for  me,  I  will  behold  thy  presence  in  righteous- 
ness; and  when  I  awake  up  after  thy  likeness,  I  shall  be 
satisfied  with  it. 

Day  3.  Abating  ^rager* 

Psalm  xviii.    Diligam  te,  Domine, 

I  WILL  love  thee,  O  Lord,  my  strength.    The  Lord  is  my 
stony  rock,  and  my  defence,  my  Saviour ;  my  God,  and  my 


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THE  PSALTER. 


Day  S. 


might,  in  whom  I  will  trust ;  my  buckler,  the  horn  also  of  my 
salvation,  and  my  refuge. 

2  I  will  call  upon  the  Lord,  which  is  worthy  to  be  praised  ; 
so  shall  I  be  safe  from  mine  enemies. 

3  The  sorrows  of  death  compassed  me,  and  the  overflowings 
of  ungodliness  made  me  afraid. 

4  The  pains  of  hell  came  about  me ;  the  snares  of  death 
overtook  me. 

5  In  my  trouble  I  will  call  upon  the  Lord,  and  complain 
unto  my  God  : 

6  So  shall  he  hear  my  voice  out  of  his  holy  temple,  and  my 
complaint  shall  come  before  him ;  it  shall  enter  even  into  his  ears. 

7  The  earth  trembled  and  quaked,  the  very  foundations  also 
of  the  hills  shook,  and  were  removed,  because  he  was  wroth. 

8  There  went  a  smoke  out  in  his  presence,  and  a  consuming 
fire  out  of  his  mouth,  so  that  coals  were  kindled  at  it. 

9  He  bowed  the  heavens  also,  and  came  down,  and  it  was 
dark  under  his  feet. 

10  He  rode  upon  the  Cherubim,  and  did  fly ;  he  came  flying 
upon  the  wings  of  the  wind. 

11  He  made  darkness  liis  secret  place,  his  pavilion  round 
about  him  with  dark  water,  and  thick  clouds  to  cover  him. 

12  At  the  brightness  of  his  presence  his  clouds  removed ; 
hailstones  and  coals  of  fire. 

13  The  Lord  also  thundered  out  of  heaven,  and  the  Highest 
gave  his  thunder  ;  hailstones  and  coals  of  fire. 

14  He  sent  out  his  arrows,  and  scattered  them ;  he  cast  forth 
lightnings,  and  destroyed  them. 

15  The  springs  of  waters  were  seen,  and  the  foundations  of 
the  round  world  were  discovered  at  thy  chiding,  O  Lord,  at 
the  blasting  of  the  breath  of  thy  displeasure. 

16  He  shall  send  down  from  on  high  to  fetch  me,  and  shall 
take  me  out  of  many  waters. 

17  He  shall  deliver  me  from  my  strongest  enemy,  and  from 
them  which  hate  me ;  for  they  are  too  mighty  for  me. 

18  They  prevented  me  in  "the  day  of  my  trouble ;  but  the 
Lord  was  my  upholder. 

19  He  brought  me  forth  also  into  a  place  of  liberty;  he 
brought  me  forth,  even  because  he  had  a  favour  unto  me. 

20  The  Lord  shall  reward  me  after  my  righteous  dealing, 
according  to  the  cleanness  of  my  hands  shall  he  recompense  me. 

21  Because  I  have  kept  the  ways  of  the  Lord,  and  have  not 
forsaken  my  God,  as  the  wicked  doth. 

22  For  I  have  an  eye  unto  all  his  laws,  and  will  not  cast  out 
his  commandments  from  me. 

23  I  was  also  uncorrupt  before  him,  and  eschewed  mine  own 
wickedness. 

24  Therefore  shall  the  Lord  reward  me  after  my  righteous 
dealing,  and  according  unto  the  cleanness  of  my  hands  hi  his 
eyesight. 

25  With  the  holy  thou  shalt  be  holy,  and  with  a  perfect  man 
thou  shalt  be  perfect. 


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Day  3. 


THE  PSALTER. 


26  With  the  clean  thou  shalt  be  clean,  and  with  the  froward 
thou  shalt  learn  frowardness. 

27  For  thou  shalt  save  the  people  that  are  in  adversity,  and 
shalt  bring  down  the  high  looks  of  the  proud. 

28  Thou  also  shalt  light  my  candle ;  the  Lord  my  God 
shall  make  my  darkness  to  be  light. 

29  For  in  thee  I  shall  discomfit  an  host  of  men,  and  with  the 
help  of  my  God  I  shall  leap  over  the  wall. 

30  The  way  of  God  is  an  undefiled  way ;  the  word  of  the 
Lord  also  is  tried  in  the  fire  :  he  is  the  defender  of  all  them 
that  put  their  trust  in  him. 

31  For  who  is  God,  but  the  Lord  ?  or  who  hath  any  strength, 
except  our  God  ? 

32  It  is  God  that  girdeth  me  with  strength  of  war,  and 
maketh  my  way  perfect. 

33  He  maketh  my  feet  like  harts'  feet,  and  setteth  me  up  on 
high. 

34  He  teacheth  mine  hands  to  fight,  and  mine  arms  shall 
break  even  a  bow  of  steel. 

35  Thou  hast  given  me  the  defence  of  thy  salvation  ;  thy 
right  hand  also  shall  hold  me  up,  and  thy  loving  correction 
shall  make  me  great. 

36  Thou  shalt  make  room  enough  under  me  for  to  go,  that 
my  footsteps  shall  not  slide. 

37  I  will  follow  upon  mine  enemies,  and  overtake  them ; 
neither  will  I  turn  again  till  I  have  destroyed  them. 

38  I  will  smite  them,  that  they  shall  not  be  able  to  stand, 
but  fall  under  my  feet. 

39  Thou  hast  girded  me  with  strength  unto  the  battle  ;  thou 
shalt  throw  down  mine  enemies  under  me. 

40  Thou  hast  made  mine  enemies  also  to  turn  their  backs 
upon  me,  and  I  shall  destroy  them  that  hate  me. 

41  They  shall  cry,  but  there  shall  be  none  to  help  them  ;  yea, 
even  unto  the  Lord  shall  they  cry,  but  he  shall  not  hear  them. 

42  I  will  beat  them  as  small  as  the  dust  before  the  wind  :  I 
will  cast  them  out  as  the  clay  in  the  streets. 

43  Thou  shalt  deliver  me  from  the  strivings  of  the  people, 
and  thou  shalt  make  me  the  head  of  the  heathen. 

44  A  people  whom  I  have  not  known  shall  serve  me. 

45  As  soon  as  they  hear  of  me,  they  shall  obey  me  ;  but  the 
strange  children  shall  dissemble  with  me. 

46  The  strange  children  shall  fail,  and  be  afraid  out  of  their 
prisons. 

47  The  Lord  liveth  ;  and  blessed  be  my  strong  helper,  and 
praised  be  the  God  of  my  salvation  : 

48  Even  the  God  that  seeth  that  I  be  avenged,  and  subdueth 
the  people  unto  me. 

49  It  is  he  that  delivereth  me  from  my  cruel  enemies,  and 
setteth  me  up  above  mine  adversaries  :  thou  shalt  rid  me  from 
the  wicked  man. 

50  For  this  cause  will  I  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O  Lord, 
among  the  Gentiles,  and  sing  praises  unto  thy  Name. 


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THE  PSALTER.  Bay  4. 

■■■-■'■■  ii^    —  -■■■■—  .-         „  ,  ■-.  -  .i.   — ^ 

51  Great  prosperity  giveth  he  unto  his  King,  and  Bhoweth 
loving-kindness  unto  David,  his.  Anointed,  and  unto  his  seed 
for  evermore. 

Day  4.  fKommg  Pragtr* 

Psalm  xix.    Call  enarrant. 

THE  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God  ;  and  the  firmament 
showeth  his  handy-work. 

2  One  day  telleth  another ;  and  one  night  certifieth  another. 

3  There  is  neither  speech  norlanguage  ;  hut  their  voices  are 
heard  among  them. 

4  Their  sound  is  gone  out  into  all  lands ;  and  their  words 
into  the  ends  of  the  world. 

5  In  them  hath  he  set  a  tabernacle  for  the  sun ;  which 
cometh  forth  as  a  bridegroom  out  of  his  chamber,  and  rejoiceth 
as  a  giant  to  run  his  course. 

6  It  goeth  forth  from  the  uttermost  part  of  the  heaven,  and 
runneth  about  unto  the  end  of  it  again  ;  and  there  is  nothing 
hid  from  the  heat  thereof. 

7  The  law  of  the  Lord  is  an  undefilod  law,  converting  the 
soul ;  the  testimony  of  the  Lord  is  sure,  and  giveth  wisdom 
unto  the  simple. 

8  The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  right,  and  rejoice  the  heart ; 
the  commandment  of  the  Lord  is  pure,  and  giveth  light  unto 
the  eyes. 

9  The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean,  and  endureth  for  ever  ;  the 
judgments  of  the  Lord  are  true,  and  righteous  altogether. 

10  More  to  be  desired  are  they  than  gold,  yea,  than  much 
fine  gold ;  sweeter  also  than  honey,  and  the  honey-comb. 

11  Moreover,  by  them  is  thy  servant  taught ;  and  in  keeping 
of  them  there  is  great  reward. 

12  Who  can  tell  how  oft  he  offendeth  ?  O  cleanse  thou  me 
from  my  secret  faults. 

13  Keep  thy  servant  also  from  presumptuous  sins,  lest  they 
get  the  dominion  over  me ;  so  shall  I  be  undefiled,  and  inno- 
cent from  the  great  offence. 

14  Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the  meditation  of  my 
heart,  be  alway  acceptable  in  thy  sight, 

15  O  Lord,  my  strength  and  my  redeemer. 

Psalm  xx.    Exaudiat  U  Bominus. 

THE  Lord  hear  thee  in  the  day  of  trouble ;  the  Name  of  the 
God  of  Jacob  defend  thee  : 

2  Send  thee  help  from  the  sanctuary,  and  strengthen  thee 
out  of  Sion  : 

3  Remember  all  thy  offerings,  and  accept  thy  burnt-sacrifice ; 

4  Grant  thee  thy  heart's  desire,  and  fulfil  all  thy  mind. 

5  We  will  rejoice  in  thy  salvation,  and  triumph  in  the  Name 
of  the  Lord  our  God  :  the  Lord  perform  all  thy  petitions. 

6  Now  know  I  that  the  Lord  helpeth  his  Anointed,  and 
will  hear  him  from  his  holy  heaven,  even  with  the  wholesome 
strength  of  his  right  hand. 

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Day  4. 


THE  PSALTER. 


7  Some  put  their  trust  in  chariots,  and  some  in  horses  ;  but 
we  will  remember  the  Name  of  the  Lord  our  God. 

8  They  are  brought  down  and  fallen  ;  but  we  are  risen  and 
stand  upright. 

9  Save,  Lord  ;  and  hear  us,  O  King  of  heaven,  when  we 
call  upon  thee. 

Psalm  xxi.    Domine,  in  virtute  tua. 

THE  King  shall  rejoice  in  thy  strength,  O  Lord  ;  exceeding 
glad  shall  he  be  of  thy  salvation. 

2  Thou  hast  given  him  his  heart's  desire,  and  hast  not 
denied  him  the  request  of  his  lips. 

3  For  thou  shalt  prevent  him  with  the  blessings  of  goodness, 
and  shalt  set  a  crown  of  pure  gold  upon  his  head. 

4  He  asked  life  of  thee ;  and  thou  gavest  him  a  long  life, 
even  for  ever  and  ever. 

5  His  honour  is  great  in  thy  salvation  ;  glory  and  great 
worship  shalt  thou  lay  upon  him. 

6  For  thou  shalt  give  him  everlasting  felicity,  and  make  him 
glad  with  the  joy  of  thy  countenance. 

7  And  why?  because  the  King  putteth  his  trust  in  the 
Lord  ;  and  in  the  mercy  of  the  Most  Highest  he  shall  not 
miscarry. 

8  All  thine  enemies  shall  feel  thy  hand ;  thy  right  hand 
shall  find  out  them  that  hate  thee. 

9  Thou  shalt  make  them  like  a  fiery  oven  in  time  of  thy 
wrath  :  the  Lord  shall  destroy  them  in  his  displeasure,  and 
the  fire  shall  consume  them. 

10  Their  fruit  shalt  thou  root  out  of  the  earth,  and  their 
seed  from  among  the  children  of  men. 

11  For  they  intended  mischief  against  thee,  and  imagined 
such  a  device  as  they  are  not  able  to  perform. 

12  Therefore  shalt  thou  put  them  to  flight,  and  the  strings 
of  thy  bow  shalt  thou  make  ready  against  the  face  of  them. 

13  Be  thou  exalted,  Lord,  in  thine  own  strength ;  so  will  we 
sing,  and  praise  thy  power. 


Day  4. 


<£tamng  ^rager* 


Psalm  xxii.    Deus,  Dens  meust 

MY  God  !  my  God  !  look  upon  me  ;  why  hast  thou  forsaken 
me  ?  and  art  so  far  from  my  health,  and  from  the  words 
of  my  complaint  ? 

2  O  my  God,  I  cry  in  the  day-time,  but  thou  hearest  not ; 
and  in  the  night-season  also  I  take  no  rest. 

3  And  thou  continuest  holy,  O  thou  Worship  of  IsraeL 

4  Our  fathers  hoped  in  thee  ;  they  trusted  in  thee,  and  thou 
didst  deliver  them. 

5  They  called  upon  thee,  and  were  holpen  ;  they  put  their 
trust  in  thee,  and  were  not  confounded. 

6  But  as  for  me,  I  am  a  worm,  and  no  man ;  a  very  scorn  of 
men,  and  the  outcast  of  the  people. 


THE  PSALTER.  Day  A. 


7  All  they  that  see  me  laugh  me  to  scorn  ;  they  shoot  out 
their  lips,  and  shake  their  heads,  saying, 

S  He  trusted  in  God,  that  he  would  deliver  him  ;  let  him 
deliver1  him,  U  he  will  have  him. 

9  But  thoiiart  he  that  took  me  out  of  my  mother's  womb  ; 
thou  wast  my  hope,  when  I  hanged  yet  upon  my  mother's 
breasts. 

10  I  have  .been  left  unto  thee  ever  since  I  was  born  ;  thou 
art  my  God  even  from  my  mother's  womb. 

11  O  go  not  from  me ;  for  trouble  is  hard  at  hand,  and  there 
is  none  to  help  me. 

1%  Many  oxen  are  come  about  me  ;  fat  bulls  of  Basan  close 
me  in  on  every  side. 

1$  They  gape  upon  me  with  their  moutlis,  as  it  were  a 
ramping  and  a  roaring  lion. 

1|  I  am  poured  out  like  water,  and  all  my  bones  are  out  of 
joint ;  my  heart  also  in  the  midst  of  my  body  is  even  like 
melting  wax. 

15  My  strength  is  dried  up  like  a  potsherd,  and  my  tongue 
cleaveth  to  my  gums,  and  thou  shalt  bring  me  into  the  dust 
of  death. 

16  For  many  dogs  are  come  about  me,  and  the  counsel  of 
the  wicked  layeth  siege  against  me. 

17  They  pierced  my  hands  and  my  feet  :  I  may  tell  all  my 
bones  :  they  stand  staring  and  looking  upon  me. 

18  They  part  my  garments  among  them,  and  cast  lots  upon 
my  vesture. 

19  But  be  not  thou  far  from  me,  O  Lord  ;  thou  art  my 
succour,  haste  thee  to  help  me. 

20  Deliver  my  soul  from  the  sword,  my  darling  from  the 
power  of  the  dog. 

21  Save  me  from  the  lion's  mouth  ;  thou  hast  heard  me  also 
from  among  the  horns  of  the  unicorns. 

22  I  will  declare  thy  Name  unto  my  brethren  ;  in  the  midst 
of  the  congregation  will  I  praise  thee. 

23  0  praise  the  Lord,  ye  that  fear  him  :  magnify  him,  all  ye 
of  the  seed  of  Jacob  ;  and  fear  him,  all  ye  seed  of  Israel. 

24  For  he  hath  not  despised  nor  abhorred  the  low  estate  of 
the  poor  ;  he  hath  not  hid  his  face  from  him ;  but  when  he 
called  unto  him  he  heard  him. 

25  My  praise  is  of  thee  in  the  great  congregation ;  my  vows 
will  I  perform  in  the  sight  of  them  that  fear  him. 

26  The  poor  shall  eat,  and  be  satisfied  ;  they  that  seek  after 

J£he  Lord,  shall  praise  him :  your  heart  shall  live  for  ever. 
27  All  the  ends  of  the  world  shall  remember  themselves, 
^nd  'be  turned  unto  the  Lord  ;  and  all  the  kindreds  of  the 
»  nations  shall  worship  before  him. 
ji       28  For  the  kingdom  is  the  Lord's,  and  he  is  the  Governor 
among  the  people. 

I  All  such  as  be  fat  upon  earth  have  eaten,  and  worshipped. 
\  All  they  that  go  down  into  the  dust  shall  kneel  before 
him ;  and  no  man  hath  quickened  his  own  soul. 


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THE  PSALTER. 


31  My  seed  shall  serve  him  :  they  shall  be  counted  unto  the 
Lord  for  a  generation. 

32  They  shall  come,  and  the  heavens  shall  declare  his  right- 
eousness unto  a  people  that  shall  be  born,  whom  the  Lord 
hath  made. 

Psalm  xxiii.    Dominus  regit  me.  ■ 
HPHE  Lord  is  my  shepherd  ;  therefore  can  I  lack  nothing. 
-*-     2  He  shall  feed  me  in  a  green  pasture,  and  lead  me  forth 
beside  the  waters  of  comfort. 

3  He  shall  convert  my  soul,  and  bring  me  forth  in  the  paths 
of  righteousness  for  his  Name's  sake. 

4  Yea,  though  I  walk  through  the  valley  of  the  shadow  of 
death,  I  will  fear  no  evil ;  for  thou  art  with  me  ;  thy  rod  and 
thy  staff  comfort  me. 

5  Thou  shalt  prepare  a  table  before  me  against  them  that 
trouble  me ;  thou  hast  anointed  my  head  with  oil,  and  myrup 
shall  be  full. 

6  But  thy  loving-kindness  and  mercy  shall  follow  me  all  the 
days  of  my  life ;  and  I  will  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  for 
ever. 

Day  5.  Jttornmg  iPragcr. 

Psalm  xxiv.    Domini  est  terra. 

THE  earth  is  the  Lord's,  and  all  that  therein  i3 ;  the  com- 
pass of  the  world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

2  For  he  hath  founded  it  upon  the  seas,  and  prepared  it 
upon  the  floods. 

3  Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hill  of  the  Lord  ?  or  who  shall 
rise  up  in  his  holy  place  ? 

4  Even  he  that  hath  clean  hands,  and  a  pure  heart ;  and 
that  hath  not  lift  up  his  mind  unto  vanity,  nor  sworn  to 
deceive  his  neighbour. 

5  He  shall  receive  the  blessing  from  the  Lord,  and  righteous- 
ness from  the  God  of  his  salvation. 

6  This  is  the  generation  of  them  that  seek  him ;  even  of 
them  that  seek  thy  face,  O  Jacob. 

7  Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates  ;  and  be  ye  lift  up,  ye  ever- 
lasting doors  ;  and  the  King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

8  Who  is  the  King  of  glory  ?  It  is  the  Lord  strong  and 
mighty,  even  the  Lord  mighty  in  battle. 

9  Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates  ;  and  be  ye  lift  up,  ye  ever- 
lasting doors  ;  and  the  King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

10  Who  is  the  King  of  glory  ?  Even  the  Lord  of  hosts,  he  is 
the  King  of  glory. 

Psalm  xxv.    Ad  te,  Domine,  levavi. 

UNTO  thee,  O  Lord,  will  I  lift  up  my  soul ;  my  God,  I  havj| 
put  my  trust  in  thee  :  O  let  me  not  be  confounded,  neither 
let  mine  enemies  triumph  over  me. 

2  For  all  they  that  hope  in  thee  shall  not  be  ashamed  ;  but 
such  as  transgress  without  a  cause  shall  be  put  to  confusion. 

3  Show  me  thy  ways,  O  Lord,  and  teach  me  thy  paths. 


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.J. ... 

THE  PSALTER  DayS. 

4  Lead  me  forth  in  thy  truth,  and  learn  me  :  for  thou  art 
the  God  of  my  salvation ;  in  thee  hath  been  my  hope  all  the 
day  long. 

5  Call  to  remembrance,  O  Loed,  thy  tender  mercies,  and 
thy  loving-kindnesses,  which  have  been  ever  of  old. 

6  O  remember  not  the  sins  and  offences  of  my  youth ;  but 
according  to  thy  mercy  think  thou  upon  me,  O  Lord,  for  thy 
goodness. 

7  Gracious  and  righteous  is  the  Lord  ;  therefore  will  he 
teach  sinners  in  the  way. 

8  Them  that  are  meek  shall  he  guide  in  judgment ;  and 
such  as  are  gentle,  them  shall  he  learn  his  way. 

9  All  the  paths  of  the  Loed  are  mercy  and  truth,  unto  such 
as  keep  his  covenant,  and  his  testimonies. 

10  For  thy  Name's  sake,  O  Loed,  be  merciful  unto  my  sin  ; 
for  it  is  great. 

11  What  man  is  he  that  feareth  the  Loed  ?  him  shall  he 
teach  in  the  way  that  he  shall  choose. 

12  His  soul  shall  dwell  at  ease,  and  his  seed  shall  inherit 
the  land. 

13  The  secret  of  the  Lord  is  among  them  that  fear  him ; 
and  he  will  show  them  his  covenant. 

14  Mine  eyes  are  ever  looking  unto  the  Loed  ;  for  he  shall 
pluck  my  feet  out  of  the  net. 

15  Turn  thee  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me  ;  for  I  am 
desolate,  and  in  misery. 

16  The  sorrows  of  my  heart  are  enlarged  :  O  bring  thou  me 
out  of  my  troubles. 

17  Look  upon  my  adversity  and  misery,  and  forgive  me  all 
my  sin. 

18  Consider  mine  enemies,  how  many  they  are ;  and  they 
bear  a  tyrannous  hate  against  me. 

19  O  keep  my  soul,  and  deliver  me  :  let  me  not  be  con- 
founded, for  I  have  put  my  trust  in  thee. 

20  Let  perfectness  and  righteous  dealing  wait  upon  me ;  for 
my  hope  hath  been  in  thee. 

21  Deliver  Israel,  O  God,  out  of  all  his  troubles. 

Psalm  xxvi.    Judica  me,  Domine. 

T>E  thou  my  Judge,  O  Loed,  for  I  have  walked  innocently  : 
J-*  my  trust  hath  been  also  in  the  Loed,  therefore  shall  I  not 
fall. 

2  Examine  me,  0  Loed,  and  prove  me ;  try  out  my  reins 
and  my  heart. 

3  For  thy  loving-kindness  is  ever  before  mine  eyes ;  and  I 
will  walk  in  thy  truth. 

4  I  have  not  dwelt  with  vain  persons ;  neither  will  I  have 
fellowship  with  the  deceitful. 

5  I  have  hated  the  congregation  of  the  wicked ;  and  will  not 
sit  among  the  ungodly. 

6  I  will  wash  my  hands  in  innocency,  O  Loed  ;  and  so  will 
I  go  to  thine  altar ; 

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7  That  I  may  show  the  voice  of  thanksgiving,  and  tell  of  all 
thy  wondrous  works. 

8  Lord,  I  have  loved  the  habitation  of  thy  house,  and  the 
place  where  thine  honour  dwelleth. 

9  O  shut  not  up  my  soul  with  the  sinners,  nor  my  life  with 
the  blood-thirsty ; 

10  In  whose  hands  is  wickedness,  and  their  right  hand  is 
full  of  gifts. 

11  But  as  for  me, I  will  walk  innocently  :  O  deliver  me,  and 
be  merciful  unto  me. 

12  My  foot  standeth  right :  I  will  praise  the  Lord  in  the 
congregations. 

Day  5,  CH&tmmj  ^rager* 

Psalm  xxvii.    Dominus  illuminatio. 

THE  Lord  is  my  light  and  my  salvation  ;  whom  then  shall 
I  fear  ?  the  Lord  is  the  strength  of  my  life  ;  of  whom  then 
shall  I  be  afraid  ? 

2  When  the  wicked,  even  mine  enemies  and  my  foes,  came 
upon  me  to  eat  up  my  flesh,  they  stumbled  and  fell. 

3  Though  an  host  of  men  were  laid  against  me,  yet  shall  not 
my  heart  be  afraid ;  and  though  there  rose  up  war  against  me, 
yet  will  I  put  my  trust  in  him. 

4  One  thing  have  I  desired  of  the  Lord,  which  I  will  require, 
even  that  I  may  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  all  the  days  of 
my  life,  to  behold  the  fair  beauty  of  the  Lord,  and  to  visit  his 
temple. 

5  For  in  the  time  of  trouble  he  shall  hide  me  in  his  taber- 
nacle ;  yea,  in  the  secret  place  of  his  dwelling  shall  he  hide  me, 
and  set  me  up  upon  a  rock  of  stone. 

6  And  now  shall  he  lift  up  mine  head  above  mine  enemies 
round  about  me. 

7  Therefore  will  I  offer  in  his  dwelling  an  oblation,  with 
great  gladness  :  I  will  sing  and  speak  praises  unto  the  Lord. 

8  Hearken  unto  my  voice,  O  Lord,  when  I  cry  unto  thee ; 
have  mercy  upon  me,  and  hear  me. 

9  My  heart  hath  talked  of  thee,  Seek  ye  my  face  :  Thy  face, 
Lord,  will  I  seek. 

10  O  hide  not  thou  thy  face  from  me,  nor  cast  thy  servant 
away  in  displeasure. 

11  Thou  hast  been  my  succour ;  leave  me  not,  neither  for- 
sake me,  O  God  of  my  salvation. 

12  When  my  father  and  my  mother  forsake  me,  the  Lor 
taketh  me  up. 

13  Teach  me  thy  way,  O  Lord,  and  lead  me  in  the  rig 
way,  because  of  mine  enemies. 

14  Deliver  me  not  over  into  the  will  of  mine  adversaries 
for  there  are  false  witnesses  risen  up  against  me,  and  such 
speak  wrong. 

15  I  should  utterly  have  fainted,  but  that  I  believe  veril] 
see  the  goodness  of  the  Lord  in  the  land  of  the  living.  I 


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16  O  tarry  thou  the  Lord's  leisure  ;  he  strong,  and  he  shall 
comfort  thine  heart ;  and  put  thou  thy  trust  in  the  Lord. 
Psalm  xxviii.    Ad  te,  Domine. 
NTO  thee  will  I  cry,  O  Lord,  my  strength  :  think  no  scorn 
of  me ;  lest,  if  thou  make  as  though  thou  hearest  not,  I 
become  like  them  that  go  down  into  the  pit. 

2  Hear  the  voice  of  my  humble  petitions,  when  I  cry  unto 
thee  ;  when  I  hold  up  myhands  towards  the  mercy-seat  of  thy 
holy  temple. 

3  O  pluck  me  not  away,  neither  destroy  me  with  the  un- 
godly and  wicked  doers,  which  speak  friendly  to  their  neigh- 
bours, but  imagine  mischief  in  their  hearts. 

4  Reward  them  according  to  their  deeds,  and  according  to 
the  wickedness  of  their  own  inventions. 

5  Recompense  them  after  the  work  of  their  hands ;  pay 
them  that  they  have  deserved. 

6  For  they  regard  not  in  their  mind  the  works  of  the  Lord, 
nor  the  operation  of  his  hands ;  therefore  shall  he  break  them 
down,  and  not  build  them  up. 

7  Praised  be  the  Lord  ;  for  he  hath  heard  the  voice  of  my 
humble  petitions. 

8  The  Lord  is  my  strength,  and  my  shield  ;  my  heart  hath 
trusted  in  him,  and  I  am  helped  ;  therefore  my  heart  danceth 
for  joy,  and  in  my  song  will  1  praise  him. 

9  The  Lord  is  my  strength,  and  he  is  the  wholesome  defence 
of  his  Anointed. 

10  O  save  thy  people,  and  give  thy  blessing  unto  thine 
inheritance  :  feed  them,  and  set  them  up  for  ever. 

Psalm  xxix.    Afferte  Domino. 

BRING  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  mighty,  bring  young  rams  unto 
the  Lord  ;  ascribe  unto  "the  Lord  worship  and  strength. 

2  Give  the  Lord  the  honour  due  unto  his  Name  ;  worship 
the  Lord  with  holy  worship. 

3  It  is  the  Lord  that  commandeth  the  waters;  it  is  the 
glorious  God  that  maketh  the  thunder. 

4  It  is  the  Lord  that  ruleth  the  sea ;  the  voice  of  the  Lord 
is  mighty  in  operation  ;  the  voice  of  the  Lord  is  a  glorious  voice. 

5  The  voice  of  the  Lord  breaketh  the  cedar  trees  ;  yea,  the 
Lord  breaketh  the  cedars  of  Libanus. 

6  He  maketh  them  also  to  skip  like  a  calf ;  Libanus  also, 
and  Sirion,  like  a  young  unicorn. 

7  The  voice  of  the  Lord  divideth  the  flames  of  fire ;  the  voice 
of  the  Lord  shaketh  the  wilderness ;  yea,  the  Lord  shaketh 
the  wilderness  of  Cades. 

8  The  voice  of  the  Lord  maketh  the  hinds  to  bring  forth 
young,  and  discovereth  the  thick  bushes  :  in  his  temple  doth 

very  man  speak  of  his  honour. 

9  The  Lord  sitteth  above  the  water-flood,  and  the  Lord 
remaineth  a  King  for  ever. 

10  The  Lord  shall  give  strength  unto  his  people  ;  the  Lord 
ehall  give  his  people  the  blessing  of  peace. 

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THE  PSALTEPw. 


Day  6.  JJHommg  Eraser* 

Psalm  xxx.     Exaltdbo  te,  Bomine. 

I  WILL  magnify  thee,  O  Lord  ;  for  thou  hast  set  me  up,  and 
■not  made  my  foes  to  triumph  over  me. 

2  O  Lord,  my  God,  I  cried  unto  thee  ;  and  thou  hast 
healed  me. 

3  Thou,  Lord,  hast  brought  my  soul  out  of  hell :  thou  hast 
kept  my  life  from  them  that  go  down  to  the  pit. 

4  Sing  praises  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  saints  of  his  ;  and  give 
thanks  unto  him,  for  a  remembrance  of  his  holiness. 

5  For  his  wrath  endureth  but  the  twinkling  of  an  eye,  and 
in  his  pleasure  is  life  ;  heaviness  may  endure  for  a  night,  but 
joy  cometh  in  the  morning. 

6  And  in  my  prosperity  I  said,  I  shall  never  be  removed  : 
thou,  Lord,  of  thy  goodness,  hast  made  my  hill  so  strong. 

7  Thou  didst  turn  thy  face  from  me,  and  I  was  troubled. 

8  Then  cried  I  unto  thee,  O  Lord  ;  and  gat  me  to  my  Lord 
right  humbly. 

9  What  profit  is  there  in  my  blood,  when  I  go  down  to  the  pit  ? 

10  Shall  the  dust  give  thanks  unto  thee  ?  or  shall  it  declare 
thy  truth  ? 

11  Hear,  O  Lord,  and  have  mercy  upon  me  ;  Lord,  be  thou 
my  helper. 

12  Thou  hast  turned  my  heaviness  into  joy ;  thou  hast  put 
off  my  sackcloth,  and  girded  me  with  gladness  : 

13  Therefore  shall  every  good  man  sing  of  thy  praise  without 
ceasing.    O  my  God,  I  will  give  thanks  unto  thee  for  ever. 

Psalm  xxxi.    In  te,  Domine,  speravi. 

IN  thee,  O  Lord,  have  I  put  my  trust ;  let  me  never  be  put 
to  confusion  ;  deliver  me  in  thy  righteousness. 

2  Bow  down  thine  ear  to  me  ;  make  haste  to  deliver  me. 

3  And  be  thou  my  strong  rock,  and  house  of  defence,  that 
thou  may  est  save  me. 

4  For  thou  art  my  strong  rock,  and  my  castle  :  be  thou  also 
my  guide,  and  lead  me  for  thy  Name's  sake. 

5  Draw  me  out  of  the  net  that  they  have  laid  privily  for  me ; 
for  thou  art  my  strength. 

6  Into  thy  hands  I  commend  my  spirit ;  for  thou  hast  re- 
deemed me,  O  Lord,  thou  God  of  truth. 

7  I  have  hated  them  that  hold  of  superstitious  vanities,  and 
my  trust  hath  been  in  the  Lord. 

8  I  will  be  glad,  and  rejoice  in  thy  mercy ;  for  thou  hast 
considered  my  trouble,  and  hast  known  my  soul  in  adversities. 

9  Thou  ha3t  not  shut  me  up  into  the  hand  of  the  enemy ; 
but  hast  set  my  feet  in  a  large  room. 

10  Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  Lord,  for  I  am  in  trouble,  and 
mine  eye  is  consumed  for  very  heaviness ;  yea,  mv  soul  and 
my  body. 

11  For  my  life  is  waxen  old  with  heaviness,  and  my  years 
with  mourning. 


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THE  PSALTER. 


Day  6. 


12  My  strength  faileth  me,  because  of  mine  iniquity,  and 
my  bones  are  consumed. 

13  1  became  a  reproof  among  all  mine  enemies,  but  especially 
among  my  neighbours  ;  and  they  of  mine  acquaintance  were 
afraid  of  me  ;  and  they  that  did  see  me  without,  conveyed 
themselves  from  me. 

14  I  am  clean  forgotten  as  a  dead  man  out  of  mind  ;  I  am 
"become  like  a  broken  vessel. 

15  For  I  have  heard  the  blasphemy  of  the  multitude,  and 
fear  is  on  every  side  ;  while  they  conspire  together  against  me, 
and  take  their  counsel  to  take  away  my  life. 

16  But  my  hope  hath  been  in  thee,  O  Lord  ;  I  have  said, 
Thou  art  my  God. 

17  My  time  is  in  thy  hand  :  deliver  me  from  the  hand  of 
mine  enemies,  and  from  them  that  persecute  me. 

18  Show  thy  servant  the  light  of  thy  countenance,  and  save 
me  for  thy  mercy's  sake. 

19  Let  me  not  be  confounded,  O  Lord,  for  I  have  called 
upon  thee  ;  let  the  ungodly  be  put  to  confusion,  and  be  put  to 
silence  in  the  grave. 

20  Let  the  lying  lips  be  put  to  silence,  which  cruelly,  dis- 
dainfully, and  despitefully  speak  against  the  righteous. 

21  O  how  plentiful  is  thy  goodness,  which  thou  hast  laid  up 
for  them  that  fear  thee,  and  that  thou  hast  prepared  for  them 
that  put  their  trust  in  thee,  even  before  the  sons  of  men  ! 

22  Thou  shalt  hide  them  privily  by  thine  own  presence  from 
the  provoking  of  all  men  :  thou  shalt  keep  them  secretly  in  thy 
tabernacle  from  the  strife  of  tongues. 

23  Thanks  be  to  the  Lord  ;  for  he  hath  showed  me  mar- 
vellous great  kindness  in  a  strong  city. 

24  And  when  I  made  haste,  I  said,!  am  cast  out  of  the  sight 
of  thine  eyes. 

25  Nevertheless,  thou  heardest  the  voice  of  my  prayer,  when 
I  cried  unto  thee. 

26  O  love  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  saints ;  for  the  Lord  pre- 
serveth  them  that  are  faithful,  and  plenteously  rewardeth  the 
proud  doer. 

27  Be  strong,  and  he  shall  establish  your  heart,  all  ye  that 
put  your  trust  in  the  Lord. 

Day  6.  GBbtning  ^rajitr. 

Psalm  xxxii.    Beati,  quorum. 

BLESSED  is  he  whose  unrighteousness  is  forgiven,  and 
whose  sin  is  covered. 

2  Blessed  is  the  man  unto  whom  the  Lord  imputeth  no  sin, 
and  in  whose  spirit  there  is  no  guile. 

3  For  whilst  I  held  my  tongue,  my  bones  consumed  away 
through  my  daily  complaining. 

4  For  thy  hand  is  heavy  upon  me  day  and  night,  and  my 
moisture  is  like  the  drought  in  summer. 

5  I  will  acknowledge  my  sin  unto  thee  ;  and  mine  unright- 
eousness have  I  not  hid. 


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Day  6. 


THE  PSALTER. 


6  I  said,  I  will  confess  my  sins  unto  the  Lord  ;  and  so  thou 
forgavest  the  wickedness  of  my  sin. 

7  For  this  shall  every  one  that  is  godly  make  his  prayer 
unto  thee,  in  a  time  when  thou  mayest  be  found  ;  but  in  the 
great  water-floods  they  shall  not  come  nigh  him. 

8  Thou  art  a  place  to  hide  me  in  ;  thou  shalt  preserve  me 
from  trouble ;  thou  shalt  compass  me  about  with  songs  of 
deliverance. 

9  I  will  inform  thee,  and  teach  thee  in  the  way  wherein  thou 
shalt  go  ;  and  I  will  guide  thee  with  mine  eye. 

10  Be  ye  not  like  to  horse  and  mule,  which  have  no  under- 
standing ;  whose  mouths  must  be  held  with  bit  and  bridle, 
lest  they  fall  upon  thee. 

11  Great  plagues  remain  for  the  ungodly ;  but  whoso  putteth 
his  trust  in  the  Lord,  mercy  embraceth  him  on  every  side. 

12  Be  glad,  O  ye  righteous,  and  rejoice  in  the  Lord  ;  and  be 
joyful,  all  ye  that  are  true  of  heart. 

Psalm  xxxiii.    Exultate,  justi. 

REJOICE  in  the  Lord,  O  ye  righteous  ;  for  it  becometh  well 
the  just  to  be  thankful. 

2  Praise  the  Lord  with  harp  ;  sing  praises  unto  him  with 
the  lute,  and  instrument  of  ten  strings! 

3  Sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song ;  sing  praises  lustily  unto 
him  with  a  good  courage. 

4  For  the  word  of  the  Lord  is  true  ;  and  all  his  works  are 
faithful. 

5  He  loveth  righteousness  and  judgment ;  the  earth  is  full  of 
the  goodness  of  the  Lord. 

6  By  the  word  of  the  Lord  were  the  heavens  made ;  and  all 
the  hosts  of  them  by  the  breath  of  his  mouth. 

7  He  gathereth  the  waters  of  the  sea  together,  as  it  were 
upon  an  heap ;  and  layeth  up  the  deep,  as  in  a  treasure-house. 

8  Let  all  the  earth  fear  the  Lord  :  stand  in  awe  of  him,  all 
ye  that  dwell  in  the  world. 

9  For  he  spake,  and  it  was  done ;  he  commanded,  and  it 
stood  fast. 

10  The  Lord  bringeth  the  counsel  of  the  heathen  to  nought, 
and  maketh  the  devices  of  the  people  to  be  of  none  effect,  and 
casteth  out  the  counsels  of  princes. 

11  The  counsel  of  the  Lord  shall  endure  for  ever,  and  the 
thoughts  of  his  heart  from  generation  to  generation. 

12  Blessed  are  the  people  whose  God  is  the  Lord  Jehovah  ; 
and  blessed  are  the  folk  that  he  hath  chosen  to  him,  to  be  bis 
inheritance. 

13  The  Lord  looked  down  from  heaven,  and  beheld  all  the 
children  of  men  ;  from  the  habitation  of  his  dwelling,  he  con- 
sidereth  all  them  that  dwell  on  the  earth. 

14  He  fashioneth  all  the  hearts  of  them,  and  understandeth 
all  their  works. 

15  There  is  no  king  that  can  be  saved  by  the  multitude  of  an 
host;  neither  is  any  mighty  man  delivered  by  much  strength. 


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Day  6. 


16  A  horse  is  counted  but  a  vain  thing:  to  save  a  man ; 
neither  shall  he  deliver  any  man  by  his  great  strength. 

17  Behold,  the  eye  of  the  Lord  is  upon  them  that  fear  him. 
and  upon  them  that  put  their  trust  in  his  mercy  ; 

18  To  deliver  their  soul  from  death,  and  to  feed  them  in  the 
time  of  dearth. 

19  Our  soul  hath  patiently  tarried  for  the  Lord  ;  for  he  is 
our  help  and  our  shield. 

20  For  our  heart  shall  rejoice  in  him  ;  because  we  have 
hoped  in  his  holy  Name. 

21  Let  thy  merciful  kindness,  O  Lord,  be  upon  us,  like  as 
we  do  put  our  trust  in  thee. 

Psalm  xxxiv.    Benedicam  Domino. 

I  WILL  alway  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  ;  his  praise  shall 
ever  be  in  my  mouth. 

2  My  soul  shall  make  her  boast  in  the  Lord  ;  the  humble 
shall  hear  thereof,  and  be  glad. 

3  O  praise  the  Lord  with  me,  and  let  us  magnify  his  Name 
together. 

■k  I  sought  the  Lord,  and  he  heard  me  ;  yea,  he  delivered 
me  out  of  all  my  fear. 

5  They  had  an  eye  unto  him,  and  were  lightened;  and 
their  faces  were  not  ashamed. 

6  Lo,  the  poor  crieth,  and  the  Lord  heareth  him  ;  yea,  and 
saveth  him  out  of  all  his  troubles. 

7  The  angel  of  the  Lord  tarrieth  round  about  them  that 
fear  him,  and  delivereth  them. 

8  O  taste,  and  see,  how  gracious  the  Lord  is  :  blessed  is  the 
man  that  trusteth  in  him. 

9  O  fear  the  Lord,  ye  that  are  his  saints ;  for  they  that  fear 
him  lack  nothing. 

10  The  lions  do  lack,  and  suffer  hunger ;  but  they  who  seek 
the  Lord  shall  want  no  manner  of  thing  that  is  good. 

11  Come,  ye  children,  and  hearken  unto  me  ;  I  will  teach 
vou  the  fear  of  the  Lord. 

12  What  man  is  he  that  lusteth  to  live,  and  would  fain  see 
good  days  ? 

13  Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil,  and  thy  lips,  that  they  speak 
no  guile. 

14  Eschew  evil,  and  do  good  ;  seek  peace,  and  ensue  it. 

15  The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  over  the  righteous,  and  his  ears 
are  open  unto  their  prayers. 

16  The  countenance  "of  the  Lord  is  against  them  that  do 
evil,  to  root  out  the  remembrance  of  them  from  the  earth. 

17  The  righteous  cry,  and  the  Lord  heareth  them,  and 
delivereth  them  out  of  all  their  troubles. 

18  The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  them  that  are  of  a  contrite  heart, 
b  and  will  save  such  as  be  of  an  humble  spirit. 

19  Great  are  the  troubles  of  the  righteous  ;  but  the  Lord 
delivereth  him  out  of  all. 

20  He  keepeth  all  his  bones,  so  that  not  one  of  them  is  broken. 

A. 


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Bay  7.  THE  PSALTER. 


21  But  misfortune  shall  slay  the  ungodly ;  and  they  that 
hate  the  righteous  shall  be  desolate. 

22  The  Lord  delivereth  the  souls  of  his  sen-ants ;  and  all 
they  that  put  their  trust  in  him  shall  not  be  destitute. 

Day  7.  ffto ruing  ^ragrr. 

Psalm  xxxv.     Judica  me,  Lomine. 

PLEAD  thou  my  cause,  O  Lord,  with  them  that  strive  with 
me,  and  fight  thou  against  them  that  fight  aerainst  me. 

2  Lay  hand  upon  the  shield  and  buckler,  and  stand  up  to 
help  me. 

3  Bring  forth  the  spear,  and  stop  the  way  against  them  that 
persecute  me  :  say  unto  my  soul,  I  am  thy  salvation. 

4  Let  them  be  confounded,  and  put  to  shame,  that  seek 
after  my  soul ;  let  them  be  turned  back,  and  brought  to  con- 
fusion, that  imagine  mischief  for  me. 

5  Let  them  be  as  the  dust  before  the  wind,  and  the  angel 
of  the  Lord  scattering  them. 

6  Let  their  way  be  dark  and  slippery,  and  let  the  angel  of 
the  Lord  persecute  them. 

7  For  they  have  privily  laid  their  net  to  destroy  me  without 
a  cause  ;  yea,  even  without  a  cause  have  they  made  a  pit  for 
my  soul. 

8  Let  a  sudden  destruction  come  upon  him  unawares,  and 
his  net  that  he  hath  laid  privily  catch  himself;  that  he  may 
fall  into  his  own  mischief. 

9  And,  my  soul,  be  joyful  in  the  Lord  ;  it  shall  rejoice  in 
his  salvation. 

10  All  my  bones  shall  say,  Lord,  who  is  like  unto  thee,  who 
deliverest  the  poor  from  him  that  is  too  strong  for  him  ;  yea, 
the  poor,  and  him  that  is  in  misery,  from  him  that  spoileth 
him? 

11  False  witnesses  did  rise  up :  they  laid  to  my  charge 
things  that  I  knew  not. 

12  They  rewarded  me  evil  for  good,  to  the  great  discomfort 
of  my  soul. 

13"  Nevertheless,  when  they  were  sick,  I  put  on  sackcloth, 
and  humbled  my  soul  with  fasting ;  and  my  prayer  shall  turn 
into  mine  own  bosom. 

14  I  behaved  myself  as  though  it  had  been  my  friend  or  my 
brother ;  I  went  heavily,  as  one  that  mourneth  for  his  mother. 

15  But  in  mine  adversity  they  rejoiced,  and  gathered  them- 
selves together ;  yea,  the  very  abjects  came  together  against 
me  unawares,  making  mouth3  at  me,  and  ceased  not. 

16  With  the  flatterers  were  busy  mockers,  who  gnashed 
upon  me  with  their  teeth. 

17  Lord,  how  long  wilt  thou  look  upon  this  ?  O  deliver  my 
soul  from  the  calamities  which  they  bring  on  me,  and  my 
darling  from  the  lions. 

18  So  will  I  give  thee  thanks  in  the  great  congregation ;  I 
will  praise  thee  among:  much  people. 

ly  O  let  not  them  that  are  mine  enemies  triumph  over  me 

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THE  PSALTER.  Day  7. 


ungodly ;  neither  let  them  wink  with  their  eyes,  that  hate  me 
without  a  cause. 

20  And  why  ?  their  communing  is  not  for  peace  ;  but  they 
imagine  deceitful  words  against  them  that  are  quiet  in  the 
land. 

21  They  gaped  upon  me  with  their  mouths,  and  said,  Fie 
on  thee  !  fie  on  thee  !  we  saw  it  with  our  eyes. 

22  This  thou  hast  seen,  O  Lord  ;  hold  not  thy  tongue  then  ; 
go  not  far  from  me,  O  Lord. 

23  Awake,  and  stand  up  to  judge  my  quarrel ;  avenge  thou 
my  cause,  my  God  and  my  Lord. 

24  Judge  me,  O  Lord  my  God,  according  to  thy  righteous- 
ness ;  and  let  them  not  triumph'over  me. 

25  Let  them  not  say  in  their  hearts,  There  !  there  !  so  would 
we  have  it ;  neither  let  them  say,  We  have  devoured  him. 

26  Let  them  be  put  to  confusion  and  shame  together,  that 
rejoice  at  my  trouble ;  let  them  be  clothed  with  rebuke  and 
dishonour,  that  boast  themselves  against  me. 

27  Let  them  be  glad  and  rejoice,  that  favour  my  righteous 
dealing ;  yea,  let  them  say  alway,  Blessed  be  the  Lord,  who 
hath  pleasure  in  the  prosperity  of  his  servant. 

28  And  as  for  my  tongue,  it  shall  be  talking  of  thy  right- 
eousness, and  of  thy  praise,  all  the  day  long. 

Psalm  xxxvi.    Dixit  injustus. 

HV  T"Y  heart  showeth  me  the  wickedness  of  the  ungodly,  that 
-"-*-  there  is  no  fear  of  God  before  his  eyes. 

2  For  he  flattereth  himself  in  his  own  sight,  until  his  abo- 
minable sin  be  found  out. 

3  The  words  of  his  mouth  are  unrighteous  and  full  of  de- 
ceit :  he  hath  left  off  to  behave  himself  wisely,  and  to  do  good. 

4  He  imagineth  mischief  upon  his  bed,  and  hath  set  himself 
in  no  good  way ;  neither  doth  he  abhor  any  thing  that  is  evil. 

5  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  reacheth  unto  the  heavens,  and  thy 
faithfulness  unto  the  clouds. 

6  Thy  righteousness  standeth  like  the  strong  mountains: 
thy  judgments  are  like  the  great  deep. 

7  Thou,  Lord,  shalt  save  both  man  and  beast :  how  excel- 
lent is  thy  mercy,  O  God  !  and  the  children  of  men  shall  put 
their  trust  under  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 

8  They  shall  be  satisfied  with  the  plenteousness  of  thy 
house ;  and  thou  shalt  give  them  drink  of  thy  pleasures,  as 
out  of  the  river. 

9  For  with  thee  is  the  well  of  life ;  and  in  thy  light  shall  we 
see  light. 

10  O  continue  forth  thy  loving-kindness  unto  them  that 
know  thee,  and  thy  righteousness  unto  them  that  are  true 
of  heart. 

11  O  let  not  the  foot  of  pride  come  against  me  ;  and  let  not 
the  hand  of  the  ungodly  cast  me  down. 

12  There  are  they  fallen,  all  that  work  wickedness;  they 
are  cast  down,  and  shall  not  be  able  to  stand. 


■Day  7.  THE  PS  ALTER. 


Day  7.  Abating  Prater. 

Psalm  xxxvii.     Noli  cemulari. 
"PRET  not  thyself  because  of  the  ungodly ;  neither  be  thou 
■*■    envious  against  the  evil  doers. 

2  For  they  shall  soon  be  cut  down  like  the  grass,  and  be 
withered  even  as  the  green  herb. 

3  Put  thou  thy  trust  in  the  Lord,  and  be  doing  good ;  dwell 
in  the  land,  and  verily  thou  shalt  be  fed. 

4  Delight  thou  in  the  Lord,  and  he  shall  give  thee  thy 
heart's  desire. 

5  Commit  thy  way  unto  the  Lord,  and  put  thy  trust  in 
him,  and  he  shall  bring  it  to  pass. 

6  He  shall  make  thy  righteousness  as  clear  as  the  light,  and 
thy  just  dealing  as  the  noon-day. 

7  Hold  thee  still  in  the  Lord,  and  abide  patiently  upon 
him  :  but  grieve  not  thyself  at  him  whose  way  doth  prosper, 
against  the  man  that  doeth  after  evil  counsels. 

8  Leave  off  from  wrath,  and  let  go  displeasure :  fret  not 
thyself,  else  shalt  thou  be  moved  to  do  evil. 

9  Wicked  doers  shall  be  rooted  out ;  and  they  that  patiently 
abide  the  Lord,  those  shall  inherit  the  land. 

10  Yet  a  little  while,  and  the  ungodly  shall  be  clean  gone  ; 
thou  shalt  look  after  his  place,  and  he  shall  be  away. 

11  But  the  meek-spirited  shall  possess  the  earth,  and  shall 
be  refreshed  in  the  multitude  of  peace. 

12  The  ungodly  seeketh  counsel  against  the  just,  and 
gnasheth  upon  him  with  his  teeth. 

13  The  Lord  shall  laugh  him  to  scorn ;  for  he  hath  seen 
that  his  day  is  coming. 

14  The  ungodly  have  drawn  out  the  sword,  and  have  bent 
their  bow,  to  cast  down  the  poor  and  needy,  and  to  slay  such 
as  are  of  a  right  conversation. 

15  Their  sword  shall  go  through  their  own  heart,  and  their 
bow  shall  be  broken. 

16  A  small  thing  that  the  righteous  hath,  is  better  than 
great  riches  of  the  ungodly. 

17  For  the  arms  of  the  ungodly  shall  be  broken,  and  the 
Lord  upholdeth  the  righteous. 

18  The  Lord  knoweth  the  days  of  the  godly;  and  their 
inheritance  shall  endure  for  ever. 

19  They  shall  not  be  confounded  in  the  perilous  time ;  and 
in  the  days  of  dearth  they  shall  have  enough. 

20  As  for  the  ungodly,  they  shall  perish,  and  the  enemies 
of  the  Lord  shall  consume  as  the  fat  of  lambs :  yea,  even  as 
the  smoke  shall  they  consume  away. 

21  The  ungodly  borroweth,  and  payeth  not  again ;  but  the 
righteous  is  merciful  and  liberal. 

22  Such  as  are  blessed  of  God,  shall  possess  the  land  ;  and 
thev  that  are  cursed  of  him,  shall  be  rooted  out. 

23  The  Lord  ordereth  a  good  man's  going,  and  maketh  his 
way  acceptable  to  liimself. 


THE  PSALTER.  -Day  8. 


24  Though  he  fall,  he  shall  not  be  cast  away  ;  for  the  Lord 
upholdeth  him  with  his  hand. 

25  I  have  been  young,  and  now  am  old  :  and  yet  saw  I 
never  the  righteous  forsaken,  nor  his  seed  bagging  their  bread. 

26  The  righteous  is  ever  merciful,  and  lendeth ;  and  his 
seed  is  blessed. 

27  Flee  from  evil,  and  do  the  thing  that  is  good  ;  and  dwell 
for  evermore. 

23  For  the  Lokd  loveth  the  thing  that  is  right ;  he  forsaketh 
not  his  that  be  godly,  but  they  are  preserved  for  ever. 

29  The  unrighteous  shall  be  punished ;  as  for  the  seed  of 
the  ungodly,  it  shall  be  rooted  out. 

30  The  righteous  shall  inherit  the  land,  and  dwell  therein 
for  ever. 

31  The  mouth  of  the  righteous  is  exercised  in  wisdom,  and 
his  tongue  will  be  talking  of  judgment. 

32  The  law  of  his  God  is  in  his  heart,  and  his  goings  shall 
not  slide. 

33  The  ungodly  seeth  the  righteous,  and  seeketh  occasion 
to  slay  him. 

34  The  Lord  will  not  leave  him  in  his  hand,  nor  condemn. 
him  when  he  is  judged. 

Zo  Hope  thou  in  the  Lord,  and  keep  his  way,  and  he  shall 
promote  thee,  that  thou  shalt  possess  the  land  :  when  the 
uneodly  shall  perish,  thou  shalt  see  it. 

I  myself  have  seen  the  ungodly  in  great  power,  and. 
flourishing  like  a  green  bay-tree. 

ST  I  went  by,  and  lo,  he  was  gone:  I  sought  him,  but  his 
place  could  no  where  be  found. 

^  38  Keep  innocency,  and  take  heed  unto  the  thing  that  is 
right ;  for  that  shall  "bring  a  man  peace  at  the  last. 

39  As  for  the  transgressors,  they  shall  perish  together ;  and 
the  end  of  the  ungodly  is.  they  shall  be  rooted  out  at  the  last. 

#Q  But  the  salvation  of  the  righteous  cometh  of  the  Lord  ; 
who  is  also  their  strength  in  the  time  of  trouble. 

41  And  the  Lord  shall  stand  by  them,  and  save  them  :  he 
shall  deliver  them  from  the  ungodly,  and  shall  save  them, 
because  they  put  their  trust  in  him. 

Day  8.  /ttormruj  ^raptr. 

Psalm  xxxviii.    Domine  m  in  furore. 
TDUT  me  not  to  rebuke,  O  Lord,  in  thine  anger;  neither 
■*■    chasten  me  in  thy  heavy  displeasure  : 

2  For  thine  arrows  stick  fast  in  me,  and  thy  hand  presseth 
me  sore. 

3  There  is  no  health  in  my  flesh,  because  of  thy  displeasure  ; 
neither  is  there  any  rest  in  my  bones,  by  reason" of  my  sin. 

4  For  my  wickednesses  are  gone  over  my  head,  and  are  like 
&  sore  burden,  too  heavy  for  me  to  bear. 

5  My  wounds  stink,  and  are  corrupt,  through  mv  foolish- 
ness. 


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6  I  am  brought  into  so  great  trouble  and  misery,  that  I  go 
mourning  all  the  day  long. 

7  For  my  loins  are  filled  with  a  sore  disease,  and  there  is  no 
•whole  part  in  my  body. 

8  I  am  feeble  and  sore  smitten ;  I  have  roared  for  the  very 
disquietness  of  my  heart. 

9  Lord,  thou  knowest  all  my  desire ;  and  my  groaning  is 
not  hid  from  thee. 

10  My  heart  panteth,  my  strength  hath  failed  me,  and  the 
sight  of  mine  eyes  is  gone  from  me. 

11  My  lovers  and  my  neighbours  did  stand  looking  upon 
my  trouble,  and  my  kinsmen  stood  afar  off. 

12  They  also  that  sought  after  my  life  laid  snares  for  me ; 
and  they  that  went  about  to  do  me  evil  talked  of  wickedness, 
and  imagined  deceit  all  the  day  long. 

13  As  for  me,  I  was  like  a  deaf  man,  and  heard  not ;  and  as 
one  that  is  dumb,  who  doth  not  open  his  mouth. 

14  I  became  even  as  a  man  that  heareth  not,  and  in  whose 
mouth  are  no  reproofs. 

15  For  in  thee,  O  .lord,  have  I  put  my  trust ;  thou  shalt 
answer  for  me,  O  Lord  my  God. 

16  I  have  required  that  they,  even  mine  enemies,  should 
not  triumph  over  me ;  for  when  my  foot  slipt,  they  rejoiced 
greatly  against  me. 

17  And  I  truly  am  set  in  the  plague,  and  my  heaviness  is 
ever  in  my  sight. 

18  For  I  will  confess  my  wickedness,  and  be  sorry  for  my  sin. 

19  But  mine  enemies  live,  and  are  mighty ;  and  they  that 
hate  me  wrongfully  are  many  in  number. 

20  They  also  that  reward  evil  for  good  are  against  me  ;  be- 
cause I  follow  the  thing  that  good  is. 

21  Forsake  me  not,  O  Lord,  my  God;  be  not  thou  far 
from  me. 

22  Haste  thee  to  help  me,  O  Lord  God  of  my  salvation. 

Psalm  xxxix.    Dixi,  custodiam. 

IS  AID,  I  will  take  heed  to  my  ways,  that  I  offend  not  in  my 
tongue. 

2  I  will  keep  my  mouth  as  it  were  with  a  bridle,  while  the 
ungodly  is  in  my  sight. 

3  I  held  my  tongue,  and  spake  nothing :  I  kept  silence,  yea, 
even  from  good  words ;  but  it  was  pain  and  grief  to  me. 

4  My  heart  was  hot  within  me  :  and  while  I  was  thus  mus- 
ing the  fire  kindled,  and  at  the  last  I  spake  with  my  tongue ; 

5  Lord,  let  me  know  my  end,  and  the  number  of  my  days  ; 
that  I  may  be  certified  how  long  I  have  to  live. 

6  Behold,  thou  hast  made  my  days  as  it  were  a  span  long, 
and  mine  age  is  even  as  nothing  in  respect  of  thee  ;  and  verily 
every  man  living  is  altogether  vanity. 

7  For  man  walketh  in  a  vain  shadow,  and  disquieteth  him- 
self in  vain  ;  he  heapeth  up  riches,  and  cannot  tell  who  shall 
gather  them. 


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THE  PSALTER.  Day  8. 

8  And  now,  Lord,  what  is  my  hope  ?  Truly  my  hope  is 
even  in  thee. 

9  Deliver  me  from  all  mine  offences ;  and  make  me  not  a 
rebuke  unto  the  foolish. 

10  I  became  dumb,  and  opened  not  my  mouth  ;  for  it  was 
thy  doim:. 

il  Take  thy  plague  away  from  me :  I  am  even  consumed 
by  the  means  of  thy  heavy  hand. 

12  When  thou  with  rebukes  dost  chasten  man  for  sin,  thou 
makest  his  beauty  to  consume  away,  like  as  it  were  a  moth 
fretting  a  garment :  every  man  therefore  is  but  vanity. 

13  Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord,  and  with  thine  ears  consider 
my  calling ;  hold  not  thy  peace  at  my  tears : 

14  For  I  am  a  stranger  with  thee,  and  a  sojourner,  as  all  my 
fathers  were. 

15  O  spare  me  a  little,  that  I  may  recover  my  strength, 
before  I  go  hence,  and  be  no  more  seen. 

Psalm  xl.    Expectant  expectavi. 

I  WAITED  patiently  for  the  Lord,  and  he  inclined  unto  me, 
and  heard  my  calling. 

2  He  brought  me  also  out  of  the  horrible  pit,  out  of  the  mire 
and  clay,  and  set  my  feet  upon  the  rock,  and  ordered  my  goings. 

3  And  he  hath  put  a  new  song  in  my  mouth,  even  a  thanks- 
giving unto  our  God. 

4  Many  shall  see  it,  and  fear,  and  shall  put  their  trust  in 
the  Lord. 

5  Blessed  is  the  man  that  hath  set  his  hope  in  the  Lord,  and 
turned  not  unto  the  proud,  and  to  such  as  go  about  -with  lies. 

6  O  Lord  my  God,  great  are  the  wondrous  works  which 
thou  hast  done,  like  as  be  also  thy  thoughts,  which  are  to  us- 
ward  ;  and  yet  there  is  no  man  that  ordereth  them  unto  thee. 

7  If  I  should  declare  them,  and  speak  of  them,  they  should 
be  more  than  I  am  able  to  express. 

8  Sacrifice  and  meat-offering  thou  wouldest  not,  but  mine 
ears  hast  thou  opened. 

9  Burnt-offerings  and  sacrifice  for  sin  hast  thou  not  required : 
then  said  I,  Lo,  I  come ; 

10  In  the  volume  of  the  book  it  is  written  of  me,  that  I 
should  fulfil  thy  will,  O  my  God :  I  am  content  to  do  it ;  yea, 
thy  law  is  within  my  heart. 

11  I  have  declared  thy  righteousness  in  the  great  congrega- 
tion :  lo,  I  will  not  refrain  my  lips,  O  Lord,  and  that  thou 
knowest. 

12  I  have  not  hid  thy  righteousness  within  my  heart ;  my 
talk  hath  been  of  thy  truth,  and  of  thy  salvation. 

13  I  have  not  kept  back  thy  loving  mercy  and  truth  from 
the  great  congregation. 

14  Withdraw  not  thou  thy  mercy  from  me,  O  Lord  ;  let 
thy  loving-kindness  and  thy  truth  alway  preserve  me. 

15  For  innumerable  troubles  are  come  about  me  ;  my  sins 
have  taken  such  hold  upon  me,  that  I  am  not  able  to  look  up  j 


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Day  8.  THE  PSALTER. 

yea,  they  are  more  in  number  than  the  hairs  of  my  head,  and 
my  heart  hath  failed  me. 

16  O  Lord,  let  it  be  thy  pleasure  to  deliver  me  ;  make  haste, 
O  Lord,  to  help  me. 

17  Let  them  be  ashamed,  and  confounded  together,  that 
seek  after  my  soul  to  destroy  it ;  let  them  be  driven  backward, 
and  put  to  rebuke,  that  wish  me  evil. 

18  Let  them  be  desolate,  and  rewarded  with  shame,  that 
say  unto  me,  Fie  upon  thee  !  fie  upon  thee  ! 

19  Let  all  those  that  seek  thee,  be  joyful  and  glad  in  thee  ; 
and  let  such  as  love  thy  salvation,  say  alway,  The  Lord  be 
praised ! 

20  As  for  me,  I  am  poor  and  needy ;  but  the  Lord  careth 
for  me. 

21  Thou  art  my  helper  and  redeemer ;  make  not  long  tarry- 
ing,  O  my  God. 

Day  8.  GBfrmmcj  Iprajjer. 

Psalm  xli.    Beatus  qui  intelligit. 

BLESSED  is  he  that  considereth  the  poor  and  needy ;  the 
Lord  shall  deliver  him  in  the  time  of  trouble. 

2  The  Lord  preserve  him,  and  keep  him  alive,  that  he  may 
be  blessed  upon  earth  ;  and  deliver  not  thou  him  into  the  will 
of  his  enemies. 

3  The  Lord  comfort  him,  when  he  lieth  sick  upon  his  bed ; 
make  thou  all  his  bed  in  his  sickness. 

4  I  said,  Lord,  be  merciful  unto  me ;  heal  my  soul,  for  I 
have  sinned  against  thee. 

5  Mine  enemies  speak  evil  of  me,  When  shall  he  die,  and 
his  name  perish  ? 

6  And  if  he  come  to  see  me,  he  speaketh  vanity,  and  his 
heart  conceiveth  falsehood  within  himself ;  and  when  he  cometh 
forth,  he  telleth  it. 

7  All  mine  enemies  whisper  together  against  me ;  even 
against  me  do  they  imagine  this  evil. 

8  Let  the  sentence  of  guiltiness  proceed  against  him ;  and 
now  that  he  lieth,  let  him  rise  up  no  more. 

9  Yea,  even  mine  own  familiar  friend  whom  I  trusted,  who 
did  also  eat  of  my  bread,  hath  laid  great  wait  for  me. 

10  But  be  thou  merciful  unto  me,  O  Lord  ;  raise  thou  me 
up  again,  and  I  shall  reward  them. 

11  By  this  I  know  thou  favourest  me,  that  mine  enemy 
doth  not  triumph  against  me. 

12  And  when  I  am  in  my  health,  thou  upholdest  me,  and 
shalt  set  me  before  thy  face  for  ever. 

13  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel,  world  without  end. 
Amen, 

Psalm  xlii.     Quemadmodum. 

IKE  as  the  hart  desireth  the  water-brooks,  so  longeth  my 


-"  soul  after  thee,  O  God. 


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THE  PSALTER. 


Day  8. 


2  My  soul  is  athirst  for  God,  yea,  even  for  the  living  God : 
when  shall  I  come  to  appear  before  the  presence  of  God  ? 

3  My  tears  have  been  my  meat  day  and  night,  while  they 
daily  say  unto  me,  Where  is  now  thy  God  ? 

4  Now  when  I  think  thereupon,  I  pour  out  my  heart  by 
myself;  for  I  went  with  the  multitude,  and  brought  them 
forth  into  the  house  of  God  ; 

5  In  the  voice  of  praise  and  thanksgiving,  among  such  as 
keep  holy-day. 

6  Why  art  thou  so  full  of  heaviness,  O  my  soul  ?  and  why 
art  thou  so  disquieted  within  me"? 

7  Put  thy  trust  in  God ;  for  I  will  yet  give  him  thanks  for 
the  help  of  his  countenance. 

8  My  God,  my  soul  is  vexed  within  me ;  therefore  will  I 
remember  thee  concerning  the  land  of  Jordan,  and  the  little 
hill  of  Hermon. 

9  One  deep  calleth  another,  because  of  the  noise  of  the 
water-pipes ;  all  thy  waves  and  storms  are  gone  over  me. 

10  The  Lord  hath  granted  his  loving-kindness  in  the  day- 
time ;  and  in  the  night-season  did  I  sing  of  him,  and  made  my 
prayer  unto  the  God  of  my  life. 

11  I  will  say  unto  the  God  of  my  strength,  Why  hast  thou 
forgotten  me  ?  why  go  I  thus  heavily,  while  the  enemy  op- 
presseth  me  ? 

12  My  bones  are  smitten  asunder  as  with  a  sword,  while 
mine  enemies  that  trouble  me  cast  me  in  the  teeth ; 

13  Namely,  while  they  say  daily  unto  me,  Where  is  now 
thy  God  ? 

14  Why  art  thou  so  vexed,  O  my  soul  ?  and  why  art  thou 
so  disquieted  within  me  ? 

15  O  put  thy  trust  in  God  ;  for  I  will  yet  thank  him,  which 
is  the  help  of  my  countenance,  and  my  God. 

Psalm  xliii.    Judica  me,  Deus. 

GIVE  sentence  with  me,  O  God,  and  defend  my  cause 
against  the  ungodly  people ;  O  deliver  me  from  the  de- 
ceitful and  wicked  man. 

2  For  thou  art  the  God  of  my  strength  ;  why  hast  thou  put 
me  from  thee?  and  why  go  I  so  heavily,  while  the  enemy 
oppresseth  me  ? 

3  O  send  out  thy  light  and  thy  truth,  that  they  may  lead 
me,  and  bring  me  unto  thy  holy  hill,  and  to  thy  dwelling. 

4  And  that  I  may  go  unto  the  altar  of  God,  even  unto  the 
God  of  my  joy  and  gladness;  and  upon  the  harp  will  I  give 
thanks  unto  thee,  O  God,  my  God. 

5  Why  art  thou  so  heavy,  O  my  soul  ?  and  why  art  thou  so 
disquieted  within  me  ? 

6  O  put  thy  trust  in  God ;  for  I  will  yet  give  him  thanks, 
which  is  the  help  of  my  countenance,  and  my  God. 


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Bay  9.  THE  PSALTER. 


Day  9.  jffltommg  drawer* 

Psalm  xliv.  Dens,  auribus. 

~V\TE  have  heard  with  our  ears,  O  God,  our  fathers  have  told 
»  »    us  what  thou  hast  done  in  their  time  of  old ; 

2  How  thou  hast  driven  out  the  heathen  with  thy  hand,  and 
planted  them  in ;  how  thou  hast  destroyed  the  nations,  and 
cast  them  out. 

3  For  they  gat  not  the  land  in  possession  through  their  own 
sword,  neither  was  it  their  own  arm  that  helped  them  : 

4  But  thy  right  hand,  and  thine  arm,  and  the  light  of  thy 
countenance ;  because  thou  hadst  a  favour  unto  them. 

5  Thou  art  my  King,  O  God ;  send  help  unto  Jacob. 

6  Through  thee  will  we  overthrow  our  enemies,  and  in  thy 
Name  will  we  tread  them  under  that  rise  up  against  us. 

7  For  I  will  not  trust  in  my  bow,  it  is  not  my  sword  that 
shall  help  me ; 

8  But  it  is  thou  that  savest  us  from  our  enemies,  and  put- 
test  them  to  confusion  that  hate  us. 

9  We  make  our  boast  of  God  all  day  long,  and  will  praise 
thy  Name  for  ever. 

10  But  now  thou  art  far  off,  and  puttest  us  to  confusion ; 
and  goest  not  forth  with  our  armies. 

11  Thou  makest  us  to  turn  our  backs  upon  our  enemies,  so 
that  they  which  hate  us  spoil  our  goods. 

12  Thou  lettest  us  be  eaten  up  like  sheep,  and  hast  scatter- 
ed us  among  the  heathen. 

13  Thou  sellest  thy  people  for  nought,  and  takest  no  money 
for  them. 

14  Thou  makest  us  to  be  rebuked  of  our  neighbours,  to  be 
laughed  to  scorn,  and  had  in  derision  of  them  that  are  round 
about  us. 

15  Thou  makest  us  to  be  a  by-word  among  the  heathen, 
and  that  the  people  shake  their  heads  at  us. 

16  My  confusion  is  daily  before  me,  and  the  shame  of  my 
face  hath  covered  me ; 

17  For  the  voice  of  the  slanderer  and  blasphemer,  for  the 
enemy  and  avenger. 

18  And  though  all  this  be  come  upon  us,  yet  do  we  not 
forget  thee,  nor  behave  ourselves  frowardly  in  thy  covenant. 

19  Our  heart  is  not  turned  back,  neither  our  steps  gone  out 
of  thy  way ; 

20  No,  not  when  thou  hast  smitten  us  into  the  place  of 
dragons,  and  covered  us  with  the  shadow  of  death. 

21  If  we  have  forgotten  the  Name  of  our  God,  and  holden 
up  our  hands  to  any  strange  god,  shall  not  God  search  it  out  ? 
for  he  knoweth  the  very  secrets  of  the  heart 

22  For  thy  sake  also  are  we  killed  all  the  day  long,  and 
are  counted  as  sheep  appointed  to  be  slain. 

23  Up,  Lord,  why  sleepest  thou  ?  awake,  and  be  not  absent 
from  us  for  ever. 


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THE  PSALTER. 


Day  a 


24  Wherefore  hidest  thou  thy  face,  and  forgettest  our  misery 
and  trouble  ? 

25  For  our  soul  is  brought  low,  even  unto  the  dust ;  our 
belly  cleaveth  unto  the  ground. 

2ti  Arise,  and  help  us,  and  deliver  us,  for  thy  mercy's  sake. 

Psalm  xlv.    Eructavit  cor  meum. 

MY  heart  is  inditing  of  a  good  matter ;  I   speak  of  the 
things  which  I  have  made  unto  the  King. 

2  My  tongue  is  the  pen  of  a  ready  writer. 

3  Thou  art  fairer  than  the  children  of  men ;  full  of  grace 
are  thv  lips,  because  God  hath  blessed  thee  for  ever. 

4  Gird  thee  with  thy  sword  upon  thy  thigh,  O  thou  Most 
Mighty,  according  to  thy  worship  and  renown. 

5  Good  luck  have  thou  with  thine  honour :  ride  on,  because 
of  the  word  of  truth,  of  meekness,  and  righteousness ;  and  thy 
right  hand  shall  teach  thee  terrible  things. 

6  Thy  arrows  are  very  sharp,  and  the  people  shall  be  sub- 
dued unto  thee,  even  in  the  midst  among  the  King's  enemies. 

7  Thy  seat,  O  God,  endureth  for  ever ;  the  sceptre  of  thy 
kingdom  is  a  right  sceptre. 

8  Thou  hast  loved  righteousness,  and  hated  iniquity ;  where- 
fore God,  even  thy  God,  hath  anointed  thee  with  the  oil  of 
gladness  above  thy  fellows. 

9  All  thy  garments  smell  of  myrrh,  aloes,  and  cassia ;  out 
of  the  ivory  palaces,  whereby  they  have  made  thee  glad. 

10  Kings'  daughters  were  among  thy  honourable  women ; 
upon  thy  right  hand  did  stand  the  queen  in  a  vesture  of  gold, 
wrought  about  with  divers  colours. 

11  Hearken,  O  daughter,  and  consider ;  incline  thine  ear ; 
forget  also  thine  own  people,  and  thy  father's  house. 

12  So  shall  the  King  have  pleasure  in  thy  beauty ;  for  he  is 
thy  Lord  God,  and  worship  thou  him. 

13  And  the  daughter  of  Tyre  shall  be  there  with  a  gift ;  like 
as  the  rich  also  among  the  people  shall  make  their  supplica- 
tion before  thee. 

14  The  King's  daughter  is  all  glorious  within ;  her  clothing 
is  of  wrought  gold. 

15  She  shall  be  brought  unto  the  King  in  raiment  of  needle- 
work :  the  virgins  that  be  her  fellows  shall  bear  her  company, 
and  shall  be  brought  unto  thee. 

16  With  joy  and  gladness  shall  they  be  brought,  and  shall 
enter  into  the  King's  palace. 

17  Instead  of  thy  fathers,  thou  shalt  have  children,  whom 
thou  mayest  make  princes  in  all  lands. 

18  I  will  remember  thy  Name  from  one  generation  to  an- 
other ;  therefore  shall  the  people  give  thanks  unto  thee,  world 
without  end. 

Psalm  xlvi.    Deus  noster  refugium. 

GOD  is  our  hope  and  strength,  a  very  present  help 
trouble. 


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Day  9. 


THE  PSALTER. 


2  Therefore  will  we  not  fear,  though  the  earth  be  moved, 
and  though  the  hills  be  carried  into  the  midst  of  the  sea. 

3  Though  the  waters  thereof  rage  and  swell,  and  though  the 
mountains  shake  at  the  tempest  of  the  same. 

4  The  rivers  of  the  flood  thereof  shall  make  glad  the  city  of 
God  ;  the  holy  place  of  the  tabernacle  of  the  Most  Highest. 

5  God  is  in  the  midst  of  her,  therefore  shall  she  not  be  re- 
moved ;  God  shall  help  her,  and  that  right  early. 

6  The  heathen  make  much  ado,  and  the  kingdoms  are 
moved ;  but  God  hath  showed  his  voice,  and  the  earth  shall 
melt  away. 

7  The  Loed  of  hosts  is  with  us ;  the  God  of  Jacob  is  our 
refuge. 

8  O  come  hither,  and  behold  the  works  of  the  Loed,  what 
destruction  he  hath  brought  upon  the  earth. 

9  He  maketh  wars  to  cease  in  all  the  world  ;  he  breaketh 
the  bow,  and  knappeth  the  spear  in  sunder,  and  burneth  the 
chariots  in  the  fire. 

10  Be  still  then,  and  know  that  I  am  God :  I  will  be  exalted 
among  the  heathen,  and  I  will  be  exalted  in  the  earth. 

11  The  Loed  of  hosts  is  with  us ;  the  God  of  Jacob  is  our 
refuge. 

Day  9.  CBtoning  Prager. 

Psalm  xlvii.     Omnes  gentes,  plaudits. 

OCLAP  your  hands  together,  all  ye  people :   O  sing  unto 
God  with  the  voice  of  melody. 

2  For  the  Loed  is  high,  and  to  be  feared ;  he  is  the  great 
King  upon  all  the  earth. 

3  He  shall  subdue  the  people  under  us,  and  the  nations 
under  our  feet. 

4  He  shall  choose  out  an  heritage  for  us,  even  the  worship 
of  Jacob,  whom  he  loved. 

5  God  is  gone  up  with  a  merry  noise,  and  the  Loed  with  the 
sound  of  the  trump. 

6  O  sing  praises,  sing  praises  unto  our  God ;  O  sing  praises, 
sing  praises  unto  our  King. 

7  For  God  is  the  King  of  all  the  earth  :  sing  ye  praises  with 
understanding. 

8  God  reigneth  over  the  heathen ;  God  sitteth  upon  his  holy 
seat. 

9  The  princes  of  the  people  are  joined  unto  the  people  of 
the  God  of  Abraham ;  for  God,  which  is  very  high  exalted, 
doth  defend  the  earth,  as  it  were  with  a  shield. 

Psalm  xlviii.    Magnus  Dominus. 

GREAT  is  the  Loed,  and  highly  to  be  praised  in  the  city  of 
our  God,  even  upon  his  holy  hill. 
2  The  hill  of  Sion  is  a  fair  place,  and  the  joy  of  the  whole 
earth  ;  upon  the  north  side  lieth  the  city  of  the  great  King  : 
God  is  well  known  in  her  palaces  as  a  sure  refuge. 


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THE  PSALTER.  Day  9. 


3  For  lo,  the  kings  of  the  earth  are  gathered,  and  gone  by- 
together. 

4  They  marvelled  to  see  such  things  ;  they  were  astonished, 
and  suddenly  cast  down. 

5  Fear  came  there  upon  them ;  and  sorrow,  as  upon  a 
woman  in  her  travail. 

6  Thou  shalt  break  the  ships  of  the  sea  through  the  east- 
wind. 

7  Like  as  we  have  heard,  so  have  we  seen  in  the  city  of 
the  Lord  of  hosts,  in  the  city  of  bur  God ;  God  upholdeth  the 
same  for  ever. 

8  We  wait  for  thy  loving-kindness,  O  God,  in  the  midst  of 
thy  temple. 

9  O  God,  according  to  thy  Name,  so  is  thy  praise  unto  the 
world's  end ;  thy  right  hand  is  full  of  righteousness. 

10  Let  the  Mount  Sion  rejoice,  and  the  daughter  of  Judah 
be  glad,  because  of  thy  judgments. 

11  Walk  about  Sion,  and  go  round  about  her ;  and  tell  the 
towers  thereof. 

12  Mark  well  her  bulwarks,  set  up  her  houses,  that  ye  may 
tell  them  that  come  after. 

13  For  this  God  is  our  God  for  ever  and  ever  :  he  shall  be 
our  guide  unto  death. 

Psalm  xlix.    Audite  hcec,  omnes. 

OHEAR  ye  this,  all  ye  people  ;  ponder  it  with  your  ears, 
all  ye  that  dwell  in  the  world  ; 

2  High  and  low,  rich- and  poor,  one  with  another. 

3  My  mouth  shall  speak  of  wisdom,  and  my  heart  shall 
muse  of  understanding. 

4  I  will  incline  mine  ear  to  the  parable,  and  show  my  dark 
speech  upon  the  harp. 

5  Wherefore  should  I  fear  in  the  days  of  wickedness,  and 
when  the  wickedness  of  my  heels  compasseth  me  round  about? 

6  There  be  some  that  put  their  trust  in  their  goods,  and 
boast  themselves  in  the  multitude  of  their  riches. 

7  But  no  man  may  deliver  his  brother,  nor  make  agreement 
unto  God  for  him  ; 

8  For  it  cost  more  to  redeem  their  souls,  so  that  he  must  let 
that  alone  for  ever  ; 

9  Yea,  though  he  live  long,  and  see  not  the  grave. 

10  For  he  seeth  that  wise  men  also  die  and  perish  together, 
as  well  as  the  ignorant  and  foolish,  and  leave  their  riches  for 
other. 

11  And  yet  they  think  that  their  houses  shall  continue  for 
ever,  and  that  their  dwelling-places  shall  endure  from  one 
generation  to  another;  and  call  the  lands  after  their  own 
names. 

12  Nevertheless,  man  will  not  abide  in  honour,  seeing  he 
may  be  compared  unto  the  beasts  that  perish  ;  this  is  the  way 
of  them. 


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Day  10. 


THE  PSALTER. 


13  This  is  their  foolishness,  and  their  posterity  praise  their 
saying. 

14  They  he  in  the  hell  like  sheep  ;  death  gnaweth  upon 
them,  and  the  righteous  shall  have  dominion  over  them  in  the 
morning :  their  beauty  shall  consume  in  the  sepulchre  out  of 
their  dwelling. 

15  But  God  hath  delivered  my  soul  from  the  place  of  hell ; 
for  he  shall  receive  me. 

16  Be  not  thou  afraid,  though  one  be  made  rich,  or  if  the 
glory  of  his  house  be  increased  ; 

17  For  he  shall  carry  nothing  away  with  him  when  he 
dieth,  neither  shall  his  pomp  follow  him. 

18  For  while  he  lived,  he  counted  himself  an  happy  man ; 
and  so  long  as  thou  doest  well  unto  thyself,  men  will  speak 
good  of  thee. 

19  He  shall  follow  the  generation  of  his  fathers,  and  shall 
never  see  light. 

20  Man  being  in  honour  hath  no  understanding,  but  is 
compared  unto  the  beasts  that  perish. 


Day  10. 


fSormng  ^rager. 

Psalm  1.    Deus  deorum. 


THE  Lord,  even  the  most  mighty  God,  hath  spoken,  and 
called  the  world,  from  the  rising  up  of  the  sun  unto  the 
going  down  thereof. 

2  Out  of  Sion  hath  God  appeared  in  perfect  beauty. 

3  Our  God  shall  come,  and  shall  not  keep  silence ;  there 
shall  go  before  him  a  consuming  fire,  and  a  mighty  tempest 
shall  be  stirred  up  round  about  him. 

4  He  shall  call  the  heaven  from  above,  and  the  earth,  that 
he  may  judge  his  people. 

5  Gather  my  saints  together  unto  me ;  those  that  have 
made  a  covenant  with  me  with  sacrifice. 

6  And  the  heavens  shall  declare  his  righteousness ;  for  God 
is  Judge  himself. 

7  Hear,  O  my  people,  and  I  will  speak  ;  I  myself  will  testify 
against  thee,  O  Israel ;  for  I  am  God,  even  thy  God. 

8  I  will  not  reprove  thee  because  of  thy  sacrifices,  or  for  thy 
burnt-offerings  ;  because  they  were  not  alway  before  me. 

9  I  will  take  no  bullock  out  of  thine  house,  nor  he-goat  out 
of  thy  folds. 

10  For  all  the  beasts  of  the  forest  are  mine,  and  so  are  the 
cattle  upon  a  thousand  hills. 

11  I  know  all  the  fowls  upon  the  mountains,  and  the  wild 
beasts  of  the  field  are  in  my  sight. 

12  If  I  be  hungry,  I  wilf  not  tell  thee ;  for  the  whole  world 
is  mine,  and  all  that  is  therein. 

13  Thinkest  thou  that  I  will  eat  bulls'  flesh,  and  drink  the 
blood  of  goats  ? 

14  Offer  unto  God  thanksgiving,  and  pay  thy  vows  unto  the 
Most  Highest 


4- 


THE  PSALTER. 


Day  10. 


15  And  call  upon  me  in  the  time  of  trouble ;  so  will  I  hear 
thee,  and  thou  shalt  praise  me. 

16  But  unto  the  ungodly  said  God,  Why  dost  thou  preach 
my  laws,  and  takest  my  covenant  in  thy  mouth  ; 

17  Whereas  thou  hatest  to  be  reformed,  and  hast  cast  my 
words  behind  thee  ? 

18  When  thou  sawest  a  thief,  thou  consentedst  unto  him  ; 
and  hast  been  partaker  with  the  adulterers. 

19  Thou  hast  let  thy  mouth  speak  wickedness,  and  with  thy 
tongue  thou  hast  set  forth  deceit. 

20  Thou  satest  and  spakest  against  thy  brother ;  yea,  and 
hast  slandered  thine  own  mother's  son. 

21  These  things  hast  thou  done,  and  I  held  my  tongue,  and 
thou  thoughtest  wickedly,  that  I  am  even  such  a  one  as  thy- 
self ;  but  I  will  reprove  thee,  and  set  before  thee  the  things 
that  thou  hast  done. 

22  O  consider  this,  ye  that  forget  God,  lest  I  pluck  you 
away,  and  there  be  none  to  deliver  you. 

23  Whoso  offereth  me  thanks  and  praise,  he  honoureth  me  ; 
and  to  him  that  ordereth  his  conversation  right,  will  1  show 
the  salvation  of  God. 

Psalm  li.    Miserere  mei,  Deus. 

HAVE  mercy  upon  me,  O  God,  after  thy  great  goodness  ; 
according  to  the  multitude  of  thy  mercies  do  away  mine 
offences. 

2  Wash  me  throughly  from  my  wickedness,  and  cleanse  me 
from  my  sin. 

3  For  I  acknowledge  my  faults,  and  my  sin  is  ever  before  me. 

4  Against  thee  only  have  I  sinned,  and  done  this  evil  in  thy 
sight ;  that  thou  mightest  be  justified  in  thy  saying,  and  clear 
when  thou  art  judged. 

5  Behold,  I  was  shapen  in  wickedness,  and  in  sin  hath  my 
mother  conceived  me. 

6  But  lo,  thou  requirest  truth  in  the  inward  parts,  and  shalt 
make  me  to  understand  wisdom  secretly. 

7  Thou  shalt  purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  I  shall  be  clean ; 
thou  shalt  wash  me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow. 

8  Thou  shalt  make  me  hear  of  joy  and  gladness,  that  the 
bones  which  thou  hast  broken  may  rejoice. 

9  Turn  thy  face  from  my  sins,  and  put  out  all  my  misdeeds. 

10  Make  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God,  and  renew  a  right  spirit 
within  me. 

11  Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence,  and  take  not  thy 
Holy  Spirit  from  me. 

12  O  give  me  the  comfort  of  thy  help  again,  and  stablish  me 
with  thy  free  Spirit. 

13  Then  shall  I  teach  thy  ways  unto  the  wicked,  and 
Binners  shall  be  converted  unto  thee. 

14  Deliver  me  from  blood-guiltiness,  O  God,  thou  that  art 
the  God  of  my  health  ;  and  my  tongue  shall  sing  of  thy  right- 
eousness. 


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Day  10. 


TIIE  PSALTER. 


15  Thou  shalt  open  my  lips,  O  Lord,  and  my  mouth  shall 
show  thy  praise. 

16  For  thou  desirest  no  sacrifice,  else  would  I  give  it  thee  ; 
hut  thou  delightest  not  in  burnt-offerings. 

17  The  sacrifice  of  God  is  a  troubled  spirit :  a  broken  and 
contrite  heart,  O  God,  shalt  thou  not  despise. 

18  O  be  favourable  and  gracious  unto  Sion  ;  build  thou  the 
walls  of  Jerusalem. 

19  Then  shalt  thou  be  pleased  with  the  sacrifice  of  righteous- 
ness, with  the  burnt-offerings  and  oblations ;  then  shall  they 
offer  young  bullocks  upon  thine  altar. 

Psalm  lii.    Quid  gloriaris  ? 

WHY  boastest  thou  thyself,  thou  tyrant,  that  thou  canst  do 
mischief; 

2  Whereas  the  goodness  of  God  endureth  yet  daily  ? 

3  Thy  tongue  imagineth  wickedness,  and  with  lies  thou 
cuttest  like  a  sharp  razor. 

4  Thou  hast  loved  unrighteousness  more  than  goodness,  and 
to  talk  of  lies  more  than  righteousness. 

5  Thou  hast  loved  to  speak  all  words  that  may  do  hurt,  O 
thou  false  tongue. 

6  Therefore  shall  God  destroy  thee  for  ever ;  he  shall  take 
thee,  and  pluck  thee  out  of  thy  dwelling,  and  root  thee  out  of 
the  land  of  the  living. 

7  The  righteous  also  shall  see  this,  and  fear,  and  shall  laugh 
him  to  scorn ; 

8  Lo,  this  is  the  man  that  took  not  God  for  his  strength ; 
but  trusted  unto  the  multitude  of  his  riches,  and  strengthened 
himself  in  his  wickedness. 

9  As  for  me,  I  am  like  a  green  olive-tree  in  the  house  of 
God ;  my  trust  is  in  the  tender  mercy  of  God  for  ever  and  ever. 

10  I  will  always  give  thanks  unto  thee  for  that  thou  hast 
done ;  and  I  will  hope  in  thy  Name,  for  thy  saints  like  it  well. 


Abetting  Prager* 


Day  10. 

Psalm  liii.    Dixit  insipiens. 

rpHE  foolish  body  hath  said  in  his  heart,  There  is  no  God. 
J-   2  Corrupt  are  they,  and  become  abominable  in  their 
wickedness  ;  there  is  none  that  doeth  good. 

3  God  looked  down  from  heaven  upon  the  children  of  men, 
to  see  if  there  were  any  that  would  understand,  and  seek  after 
God. 

4  But  they  are  all  gone  out  of  the  way,  they  are  altogether  be- 
come abominable ;  there  is  also  none  that  doeth  good,  no  not  one. 

5  Are  not  they  without  understanding  that  work  wicked- 
ness, eating  up  my  people  as  if  they  would  eat  bread  ?  they 
have  not  called  upon  God. 

6  They  were  afraid  where  no  fear  was ;  for  God  hath  broken 
the  bones  of  him  that  besieged  thee  ;  thou  hast  put  them  to 
confusion,  because  God  hath  despised  them. 


THE  PSALTER. 


Day  ]0. 


7  Ob,  that  the  salvation  were  given  unto  Israel  out  of  Sion  1 
Oh,  that  the  Lord  would  deliver  his  people  out  of  captivity  ! 

8  Then  should  Jacob  rejoice,  and  Israel  should  be  right 
glad. 

Psalm  liv.    Deus,  in  nomine. 

SAVE  me,  O  God,  for  thy  Name's  sake,  and  avenge  me  in 
thy  strength. 

2  Hear  my  prayer,  O  God,  and  hearken  unto  the  words  of 
my  mouth. 

3  For  strangers  are  risen  up  against  me ;  and  tyrants,  which 
have  not  God  before  their  eyes,  seek  after  my  soul. 

4  Behold,  God  is  my  helper ;  the  Lord  is  with  them  that 
uphold  my  soul. 

5  He  shall  reward  evil  unto  mine  enemies:  destroy  thou 
them  in  thy  truth. 

6  An  offering  of  a  free  heart  will  I  give  thee,  and  praise  thy 
Name,  O  Lord  ;  because  it  is  so  comfortable. 

7  For  he  hath  delivered  me  out  of  ail  my  trouble ;  and 
mine  eye  hath  seen  his  desire  upon  mine  enemies. 

Psalm  lv.    Exaudi,  Deus. 

HEAR  my  prayer,  O  God,  and  hide  not  thyself  from  my 
petition. 

2  Take  heed  unto  me,  and  hear  me,  how  I  mourn  in  my 
prayer,  and  am  vexed. 

3  The  enemy  crieth  so,  and  the  ungodly  cometh  on  so  fast ; 
for  they  are  minded  to  do  me  some  mischief,  so  maliciously 
are  they  set  against  me. 

4  My  heart  is  disquieted  within  me,  and  the  fear  of  death  is 
fallen  upon  me. 

5  Fearfulness  and  trembling  are  come  upon  me,  and  an 
horrible  dread  hath  overwhelmed  me. 

6  And  I  said,  Oh  that  I  had  wings  like  a  dove !  for  then 
would  I  flee  away,  and  be  at  rest. 

7  Lo,  then  would  I  get  me  away  far  off,  and  remain  in  the 
wilderness. 

8  I  would  make  haste  to  escape,  because  of  the  stormy  wind 
and  tempest. 

9  Destroy  their  tongues,  O  Lord,  and  divide  them ;  for  I 
have  spied  unrighteousness  and  strife  in  the  city. 

10  Day  and  night  they  go  about  within  the  walls  thereof : 
mischief  also  and  sorrow  are  in  the  midst  of  it. 

11  Wickedness  is  therein ;  deceit  and  guile  go  not  out  of 
their  streets. 

12  For  it  is  not  an  open  enemy  that  hath  done  me  this  dis- 
honour ;  for  then  I  could  have  borne  it : 

13  Neither  was  it  mine  adversary  that  did  magnify  himself 
against  me  ;  for  then  peradventure  I  would  have  hid  myself 
from  him : 

14  But  it  was  even  thou,  my  companion,  my  guide,  and 
mine  own  familiar  friend. 


-! '• 


I  5 


Day  11. 


THE  PSALTER. 


15  We  took  sweet  counsel  together,  and  walked  in  the  house 
of  God  as  friends. 

16  Let  death  come  hastily  upon  them,  and  let  them  go  down 
quick  into  hell ;  for  wickedness  is  in  their  dwellings,  and 
among  them. 

17  As  for  me,  I  will  call  upon  God,  and  the  Lobd  shall 
save  me. 

18  In  the  evening,  and  morning,  and  at  noon-day  will  I 
pray,  and  that  instantly ;  and  he  shall  hear  my  voice. 

19  It  is  he  that  hath  delivered  my  soul  in  peace  from  the 
battle  that  was  against  me ;  for  there  were  many  with  me. 

20  Yea,  even  God,  that  endureth  for  ever,  shall  hear  me, 
and  bring  them  down  ;  for  they  will  not  turn,  nor  fear  God. 

21  He  laid  his  hands  uponsuch  as  be  at  peace  with  him, 
and  he  brake  his  covenant. 

22  The  words  of  his  mouth  were  softer  than  butter,  having 
war  in  his  heart ;  his  words  were  smoother  than  oil,  and  yet  be 
they  very  swords. 

23  O  cast  thy  burden  upon  the  Lobd,  and  he  shall  nourish 
thee,  and  shall  not  suffer  the  righteous  to  fall  for  ever. 

21  And  as  for  them,  thou,  O  God,  shalt  bring  them  into  the 
pit  of  destruction. 

25  The  blood-thirsty  and  deceitful  men  shall  not  live  out  half 
their  days  :  nevertheless,  my  trust  shall  be  in  thee,  O  Lord. 


Day  11. 


Jttornmg  ^rajrer. 


B 


Psalm  hi.    Miserere  mei,  Deus. 

E  merciful  unto  me,  O  God,  for  man  goeth  about  to  devour 
he  is  daily  fighting,  and  troubling  me. 


me 


2  Mine  enemies  are  daily  in  hand  to  swallow  me  up  ;  for  they 
be  many  that  fight  against  me,  O  thou  Most  Highest. 

3  Nevertheless,  though  I  am  sometime  afraid,  yet  put  I  my 
trust  in  thee. 

4  I  will  praise  God,  because  of  his  word  :  I  have  put  my 
trust  in  God,  and  will  not  fear  what  flesh  can  do  unto  me. 

5  They  daily  mistake  my  words  ;  all  that  they  imagine  is  to 
do  me  evil. 

6  They  hold  altogether,   and  keep  themselves  close,  and 
mark  my  steps,  when  they  lay  wait  for  my  soul. 

7  Shall  they  escape  for  their  wickedness?   thou,  O  God, in 
thy  displeasure  shalt  cast  them  down. 

8  Thou  tellest  my  wanderings  :    put  my  tears  into  thy 
bottle  :  are  not  these  things  noted  in  thy  book  ? 

9  Whensoever  I  call  upon  thee,  then  shall  mine  enemies  be 
put  to  flight :  this  I  know ;  for  God  is  on  my  side. 

10  In  God's  word  will  I  rejoice  ;  in  the  Lord's  word  will  I 
comfort  me. 

11  Yea,  in  God  have  I  put  my  trust ;    I  will  not  be  afraid 
what  man  can  do  unto  me. 

12  Unto  thee,  O  God,  will  I  pay  my  vows ;  unto  thee  will  I 
give  thanks. 


THE  PSALTER.  Day  II. 


13  For  thou  hast  delivered  my  soul  from  death,  and  my  feet 
from  falling,  that  I  may  walk  before  God  in  the  light  of  the  living. 

Psalm  lvii.    Miserere  met,  Deus: 

BE  merciful  unto  me,  O  God,  be  merciful  unto  me  ;  for  my 
soul  trusteth  in  thee  ;  and  under  the  shadow  of  thy  wings 
shall  be  my  refuge,  until  this  tyranny  be  overpast. 

2  I  will  call  unto  the  most  high  God,  even  unto  the  God 
that  shall  perform  the  cause  which  I  have  in  hand. 

3  He  shall  send  from  heaven,  and  save  me  from  the  reproof 
of  him  that  would  eat  me  up. 

4  God  shall  send  forth  his  mercy  and  truth :  my  soul  is 
among  lion3. 

5  And  I  lie  even  among  the  children  of  men,  that  are  set  on 
fire,  whose  teeth  are  spears  and  arrows,  and  their  tongue  a 
sharp  sword. 

6  Set  up  thyself,  O  God,  above  the  heavens ;  and  thy  glory 
above  ail  the  earth. 

7  They  have  laid  a  net  for  my  feet,  and  pressed  down  my 
soul ;  they  have  digged  a  pit  before  me,  and  are  fallen  into 
the  midst  of  it  themselves. 

8  My  heart  is  fixed,  O  God,  my  heart  is  fixed  ;  I  will  sing 
and  give  praise. 

9  Awake  up,  my  glory ;  awake,  lute  and  harp :  I  myself 
will  awake  right  early. 

10  I  will  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  among  the  people  ; 
and  I  will  sing  unto  thee  among  the  nations. 

11  For  the  greatness  of  thy  mercy  reacheth  unto  the  hea- 
vens, and  thy  truth  unto  the  clouds. 

12  Set  up  thyself,  O  God,  above  the  heavens ;  and  thy  glory 
above  all  the  earth. 

Psalm  lviii.    Si  vere  utique. 

ARE  your  minds  set  upon  righteousness,  O  ye  congrega- 
tion? and  do  ye  judge  the  thing  that  is  right,  O  ye  sons 
of  men  ? 

2  Yea,  ye  imagine  mischief  in  your  heart  upon  the  earth, 
and  your  hands  deal  with  wickedness. 

3  The  ungodly  are  fro  ward,  even  from  their  mother's  womb  ; 
as  soon  as  they  are  born,  they  go  astray,  and  speak  lies. 

4  They  are  as  venemous  as  the  poison  of  a  serpent,  even 
like  the  deaf  adder,  that  stoppeth  her  ears  ; 

5  Which  refuseth  to  hear  the  voice  of  the  charmer,  charm 
he  never  so  wisely. 

6  Break  their  teeth,  O  God,  in  their  mouths ;  smite  the  jaw- 
bones of  the  lions,  O  Lord  :  let  them  fall  away  like  water  that 
runneth  apace ;  and  when  they  shoot  their  arrows  let  them 
be  rooted  out. 

7  Let  them  consume  away  like  a  snail,  and  be  like  the  un- 
timely fruit  of  a  woman  ;  and  let  them  not  see  the  sun. 

8  Or  ever  your  pots  be  made  hot  with  thorns,  so  let  indigna- 
tion vex  him,  even  as  a  thing  that  is  raw. 


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►V- 


Day  11. 


THE  PSALTER. 


9  The  righteous  shall  rejoice  when  he  seeth  the  vengeance ; 
he  shall  wash  his  footsteps  in  the  blood  of  the  ungodly. 

10  So  that  a  man  shall  say,  Verily  there  is  a  reward  for  the 
righteous  ;  doubtless  there  is  a  God  that  judgeth  the  earth. 


(Etocnmg  ^ragcr. 


Day  11. 

Psalm  lix.    Eripe  me  de  inimicu. 

DELIVER  me  from  mine  enemies,  O  God ;  defend  me  from 
them  that  rise  up  against  me. 

2  O  deliver  me  from  the  wicked  doers,  and  save  me  from 
the  blood-thirsty  men. 

3  For  lo,  they  lie  waiting  for  my  soul ;  the  mighty  men  are 
gathered  against  me,  without  any  offence  or  fault  of  me,  O  Lord. 

4  They  run  and  prepare  themselves  without  my  fault ;  arise 
thou  therefore  to  help  me,  and  behold. 

5  Stand  up,  O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  thou  God  of  Israel,  to 
visit  all  the  heathen,  and  be  not  merciful  unto  them  that 
offend  of  malicious  wickedness. 

6  They  go  to  and  fro  in  the  evening,  they  grin  like  a  dog, 
and  run  about  through  the  city. 

7  Behold,  they  speak  with  their  mouth,  and  swords  are  in 
their  lips  ;  for  who  doth  hear  ? 

8  But  thou,  O  Lord,  shalt  have  them  in  derision,  and  thou 
shalt  laugh  all  the  heathen  to  scorn. 

9  My  strength  will  I  ascribe  unto  thee ;  for  thou  art  the 
God  of  my  refuge. 

10  Godshoweth  me  his  goodness  plenteously;  and  God 
shall  let  me  see  my  desire  upon  mine  enemies. 

11  Slay  them  not,  lest  my  people  forget  it ;  but  scatter  them 
abroad  among  the  people,  and  put  them  down,  O  Lord  our 
defence. 

12  For  the  sin  of  their  mouth,  and  for  the  words  of  their 
lips,  they  shall  be  taken  in  their  pride:  and  why?  their 
preaching  is  of  cursing  and  lies. 

13  Consume  them  in  thy  wrath,  consume  them,  that  they 
may  perish  ;  and  know  that  it  is  God  that  ruleth  in  Jacob,  and 
unto  the  ends  of  the  world. 

14  And  in  the  evening  they  will  return,  grin  like  a  dog,  and 
will  go  about  the  city. 

15  They  will  run  here  and  there  for  meat,  and  grudge  if 
they  be  not  satisfied. 

16  As  for  me,  I  will  sing  of  thy  power,  and  will  praise  thy 
mercy  betimes  in  the  morning ;  for  thou  hast  been  my  defence 
and  refuge  in  the  day  of  my  trouble. 

17  Unto  thee,  O  my  strength,  will  I  sing ;  for  thou,  O  God, 
art  my  refuge,  and  my  merciful  God. 

Psalm  lx.    Deus,  repulisti  nos. 

OGOD.  thou  hast  cast  us  out,  and  scattered  us  abroad ;  thou 
hast  also  been  displeased :  O  turn  thee  unto  us  again. 
2  Thou  hast  moved  the  land,  and  divided  it :  heal  the  sores 
thereof,  for  it  shaketh. 


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THE  PSALTER. 


Day  12. 


3  Thou  hast  showed  thy  people  heavy  things;  thou  hast 
given  us  a  drink  of  deadly  wine. 

4  Thou  hast  given  a  token  for  such  as  fear  thee,  that  they 
may  triumph  because  of  the  truth. 

5  Therefore  were  thy  beloved  delivered :  help  me  with  thy 
right  hand,  and  hear  me. 

6  God  hath  spoken  in  his  holiness,  I  will  rejoice,  and  divide 
Sichem,  and  mete  out  the  valley  of  Succoth. 

7  Gilead  is  mine,  and  Manasses  is  mine  ;  Ephraim  also  is 
the  strength  of  my  head  ;  Judah  is  my  law-giver  ; 

8  Moab  is  my  wash-pot ;  over  Edom  will  1  cast  out  my 
shoe  ;  Philistia,  be  thou  glad  of  me. 

9  Who  will  lead  me  into  the  strong  city  ?  who  will  bring  me 
into  Edom  ? 

10  Hast  not  thou  cast  us  out,  O  God  ?  wilt  not  thou,  0  God, 
go  out  with  our  hosts  ? 

11  O  be  thou  our  help  in  trouble ;  for  vain  is  the  help  of 
man. 

12  Through  God  will  we  do  great  acts ;  for  it  is  he  that  shall 
tread  down  our  enemies. 

Psalm  lxi.    Exaudi,  Deus. 

TXEAR  my  crying,  O  God,  give  ear  unto  my  prayer. 

J- J-    2  From  the  ends  of  the  earth  will  I  call  upon  thee,  when 

my  heart  is  in  heaviness. 

3  O  set  me  up  upon  the  rock  that  is  higher  than  I ;  for  thou 
hast  been  my  hope,  and  a  strong  tower  for  me  against  the 
enemy. 

4  I  will  dwell  in  thy  tabernacle  for  ever,  and  my  trust  shall 
be  under  the  covering  of  thy  wings. 

5  For  thou,  O  Lord,  hast  heard  my  desires,  and  hast  given 
an  heritage  unto  those  that  fear  thy  Name. 

6  Thou  shalt  grant  the  King  a  long  life,  that  his  years  may 
endure  throughout  all  generations. 

7  He  shall  dwell  before  God  for  ever  :  O  prepare  thy  loving 
mercy  and  faithfulness,  that  they  may  preserve  him. 

8  So  will  I  always  sing  praise  unto  thy  Name,  that  I  may 
daily  perform  my  vows. 


Day  12. 


Jttoming  ^prajren 


Psalm  lxii.     Nonne  Deo? 

"YTY  soul  truly  waiteth  still  upon  God;  for  of  him  cometh 
■**■*•  my  salvation. 

2  He  verily  is  my  strength  and  my  salvation ;  he  is  my  de- 
fence, so  that  I  shall  not  greatly  fall. 

3  How  long  will  ye  imagine  mischief  against  every  man  ? 
Ye  shall  be  slain  all  the  sort  of  you  ;  yea,  as  a  tottering  wall 
shall  ye  be,  and  like  a  broken  hedge. 

4  Their  device  is  only  how  to  put  him  out  whom  God  will 
exalt ;  their  delight  is  in  lies  ;  they  give  good  words  with  their 
mouth,  but  curse  with  their  heart. 


Day  12. 


THE  PSALTER. 


5  Nevertheless,  my  soul,  wait  thou  still  upon  God ;  for  my 
hope  is  in  him. 

6  He  truly  is  my  strength  and  my  salvation ;  he  is  my  de- 
fence, so  that  I  shall  not  fall. 

7  In  God  is  my  health  and  my  glory ;  the  rock  of  my 
might,  and  in  God  is  my  trust. 

8  O  put  your  trust  in  him  alway,  ye  people  ;  pour  out  your 
hearts  before  him,  for  God  is  our  hope. 

9  As  for  the  children  of  men,  they  are  but  vanity;  the 
children  of  men  are  deceitful  upon  the  weights  ;  they  are  alto- 
gether lighter  than  vanity  itself. 

10  O  trust  not  in  wrong  and  robbery ;  give  not  yourselves 
unto  vanity  :  if  riches  increase,  set  not  your  heart  upon  them. 

11  God  spake  once,  and  twice  I  have  also  heard  the  same, 
that  power  belongeth  unto  God ; 

12  And  that  thou,  Lord,  art  merciful ;  for  thou  rewardest 
every  man  according  to  his  work. 

Psalm  lxiii.    Deus,  Deus  meus. 

OGOD,  thou  art  my  God ;  early  will  I  seek  thee. 
2  My  soul  thirsteth  for  thee  ;  my  flesh  also  longeth  after 
thee,  in  a  barren  and  dry  land  where  no  water  is. 

3  Thus  have  I  looked  for  thee  in  holiness,  that  I  might  be- 
hold thy  power  and  glory. 

4  For  thy  loving-kindness  is  better  than  the  life  itself :  my 
lips  shall  praise  thee. 

5  As  long  as  I  live  will  I  magnify  thee  in  this  manner,  and 
lift  up  my  hands  in  thy  Name. 

6  My  soul  shall  be  satisfied,  even  as  it  were  with  marrow 
and  fatness,  when  my  mouth  praiseth  thee  with  joyful  lips. 

7  Have  I  not  remembered  thee  in  my  bed,  and  thought 
upon  thee  when  I  was  waking? 

8  Because  thou  hast  been  my  helper  ;  therefore  under  the 
shadow  of  thy  wings  will  I  rejoice. 

9  My  soul  hangeth  upon  thee ;  thy  right  hand  hath  up- 
holden  me. 

10  These  also  that  seek  the  hurt  of  my  soul,  they  shall  go 
under  the  earth. 

11  Let  them  fall  upon  the  edge  of  the  sword,  that  they  may 
be  a  portion  for  foxes. 

12  But  the  King  shall  rejoice  in  God ;  all  they  also  that 
swear  by  him  shall  be  commended ;  for  the  mouth  of  them 
that  speak  lies  shall  be  stopped. 

Psalm  lxiv.    Exaudi,  Deus. 

HEAR  my  voice,  O  God,  in  my  prayer ;  preserve  my  life 
from  fear  of  the  enemy. 

2  Hide  me  from  the  gathering  together  of  the  froward,  and 
from  the  insurrection  of  wicked  doers ; 

3  Who  have  whet  their  tongue  like  a  sword,  and  shoot  out 
their  arrows,  even  bitter  words ; 

4  That  they  may  privily  shoot  at  him  that  is  perfect :  sud- 
denly do  they  hit  him,  and  fear  not. 


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THE  PSALTER.  Day  IS. 


5  They  encourage  themselves  in  mischief,  and  commune 
among  themselves,  how  they  may  lay  snares  ;  and  say,  that 
no  man  shall  see  them. 

6  They  imagine  wickedness,  and  practise  it ;  that  they  keep 
secret  among  themselves,  every  man  in  the  deep  of  his  heart. 

7  But  God  shall  suddenly  shoot  at  them  with  a  swift  arrow, 
that  they  shall  be  wounded. 

8  Yea,  their  own  tongues  shall  make  them  fall ;  insomuch 
that  whoso  seeth  them  shall  laugh  them  to  scorn. 

9  And  all  men  that  see  it  shall  say,  This  hath  God  done  ; 
for  they  shall  perceive  that  it  is  his  work. 

10  The  righteous  shall  rejoice  in  the  Lord,  and  put  his 
trust  in  him  ;  and  all  they  that  are  true  of  heart  shall  be  glad. 

Day  12.  .  Abetting  ^rager* 

Psalm  lxv.     Te  decet  hymnus. 

THOU,  O  God,  art  praised  in  Sion ;  and  unto  thee  shall  the 
vow  be  performed  in  Jerusalem. 

2  Thou  that  hearest  the  prayer,  unto  thee  shall  all  flesh 
come. 

3  My  misdeeds  prevail  against  me  :  O  be  thou  merciful  unto 
our  sins. 

4  Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou  choosest,  and  receivest  unto 
thee  :  he  shall  dwell  in  thy  court,  and  shall  be  satisfied  with 
the  pleasures  of  thy  house,  even  of  thy  holy  temple. 

5  Thou  shalt  show  us  wonderful  things  in  thy  righteousness, 
O  God  of  our  salvation  ;  thou  that  art  the  hope  of  all  the  ends 
of  the  earth,  and  of  them  that  remain  in  the  broad  sea. 

6  Who  in  his  strength  setteth  fast  the  mountains,  and  is 
girded  about  with  power. 

7  Who  stilleth  the  raging  of  the  sea,  and  the  noise  of  his 
waves,  and  the  madness  of  the  people. 

8  They  also  that  dwell  in  the  uttermost  parts  of  the  earth 
shall  be  afraid  at  thy  tokens,  thou  that  makest  the  out-goings 
of  the  morning  and  evening  to  praise  thee. 

9  Thou  visitest  the  earth,  and  blessest  it ;  thou  makest  it 
very  plenteous. 

10  The  river  of  God  is  full  of  water :  thou  preparest  their 
corn,  for  so  thou  providest  for  the  earth. 

11  Thou  waterest  her  furrows;  thou  sendest  rain  into  the 
little  valleys  thereof;  thou  makest  it  soft  with  the  drops  of 
rain,  and  blessest  the  increase  of  it. 

12  Thou  crowriest  the  year  with  thy  goodness  ;  and  thy 
clouds  drop  fatness. 

13  They  shall  drop  upon  the  dwellings  of  the  wilderness  ; 
and  the  little  hills  shall  rejoice  on  every  side. 

14  The  folds  shall  be  full  of  sheep ;  the  valleys  also  shall 
stand  so  thick  with  corn,  that  they  shall  laugh  and  sing. 

Psalm  lxvi.    Jubilate  Deo. 

OBE  joyful  in  God,  all  ye  lands ;   sing  praises  unto  the 
honour  of  his  Name  ;  make  his  praise  to  be  glorious. 

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Day  12.  THE  PSALTER. 


2  Say  unto  God,  O  how  wonderful  art  thou  in  thy  works  ; 
through  the  greatness  of  thy  power  shall  thine  enemies  be 
found  liars  unto  thee. 

3  For  all  the  world  shall  worship  thee,  sing  of  thee,  and 
praise  thy  Name. 

4  O  come  hither,  and  behold  the  works  of  God ;  how  won- 
derful he  is  in  his  doing  toward  the  children  of  men. 

5  He  turned  the  sea  into  dry  land,  so  that  they  went 
through  the  water  on  foot ;  there  did  we  rejoice  thereof. 

6  He  ruleth  with  his  power  for  ever ;  his  eyes  behold  the 
people  :  and  such  as  will  not  believe  shall  not  be  able  to  exalt 
themselves. 

7  O  praise  our  God,  ye  people,  and  make  the  voice  of  his 
praise  to  be  heard  ; 

8  Who  holdeth  our  soul  in  life ;  and  suffereth  not  our  feet 
to  slip. 

9  For  thou,  O  God,  hast  proved  us ;  thou  also  hast  tried  us, 
like  as  silver  is  tried. 

10  Thou  broughtest  us  into  the  snare ;  and  laidest  trouble 
upon  our  loins. 

11  Thou  sufferedst  men  to  ride  over  our  heads ;  we  went 
through  fire  and  water,  and  thou  broughtest  us  out  into  a 
wealthy  place. 

12  I  will  go  into  thine  house  with  burnt-offerings ;  and  will 
pay  thee  my  vows,  which  I  promised  with  my  lips,  and  spake 
with  my  mouth,  when  I  was  in  trouble. 

13  I  will  offer  unto  thee  fat  burnt  sacrifices,  with  the  incense 
of  rams ;  I  will  offer  bullocks  and  goats. 

14  O  come  hither,  and  hearken,  all  ye  that  fear  God  ;  and 
I  will  tell  you  what  he  hath  done  for  my  soul. 

15  I  called  unto  him  with  my  mouth,  and  gave  him  praises 
with  my  tongue. 

16  If  I  incline  unto  wickedness  with  mine  heart,  the  Lord 
will  not  hear  me. 

17  But  God  hath  heard  me  ;  and  considered  the  voice  of  my 
prayer. 

18  Praised  be  God,  who  hath  not  cast  out  my  prayer,  nor 
turned  his  mercy  from  me. 

Psalm  lxvii.    Dms  misereatur. 
f^  OD  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us,  and  show  us  the 
^^  light  of  his  countenance,  and  be  merciful  unto  us ; 

2  That  thy  way  may  be  known  upon  earth,  thy  saving  health 
among  all  nations. 

3  Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O  God ;  yea,  let  all  the  people 
praise  thee. 

4  O  let  the  nations  rejoice  and  be  glad ;  for  thou  shalt  judge 
the  folk  righteously,  and  govern  the  nations  upon  earth. 

5  Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O  God  ;  yea,  let  all  the  people 
praise  thee. 

6  Then  shall  the  earth  bring  forth  her  increase ;  and  God, 
even  our  own  God,  shall  give  us  his  blessing. 


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THE  PSALTER  Day  13. 


7  God  shall  bless  us ;  and  all  the  ends  of  the  world  shall 
fear  him. 

Day  13.  fffxirntmj  Ipragrr* 

Psalm  lxviii.    Exurgat  Deus. 

LET  God  arise,  and  let  his  enemies  be  scattered ;  let  them 
also  that  hate  him  flee  before  him. 

2  Like  as  the  smoke  vanisheth,  so  shalt  thou  drive  them 
away ;  and  like  as  wax  melteth  at  the  tire,  so  let  the  ungodly 
perish  at  the  presence  of  God. 

3  But  let  the  righteous  be  glad,  and  rejoice  before  God  ;  let 
them  also  be  merry  and  joyful. 

4  O  sing  unto  God,  and  sing  praises  unto  his  Name; 
magnify  him  that  rideth  upon  the  heavens,  as  it  were  upon  an 
horse  ;  praise  him  in  his  Name  JAH,  and  rejoice  before  him. 

5  He  is  a  Father  of  the  fatherless,  and  defendeth  the  cause 
of  the  widows  ;  even  God  in  his  holy  habitation. 

6  He  is  the  God  that  maketh  men  to  be  of  one  mind  in  an 
house,  and  bringeth  the  prisoners  out  of  captivity ;  but  letteth 
the  runagates  continue  in  scarceness. 

7  O  God,  when  thou  wentest  forth  before  the  people  ;  when 
thou  wentest  through  the  wilderness, 

8  The  earth  shook,  and  the  heavens  dropped  at  the  presence 
of  God  ;  even  as  Sinai  also  was  moved  at  the  presence  of  God, 
who  is  the  God  of  Israel. 

9  Thou,  O  God,  sentest  a  gracious  rain  upon  thine  inherit- 
ance, and  refreshedst  it  when  it  was  weary. 

10  Thy  congregation  shall  dwell  therein  ;  for  thou,  O  God, 
hast  of  thy  goodness  prepared  for  the  poor. 

11  The  Lord  gave  the  word ;  great  was  the  company  of  the 
preachers. 

12  Kings  with  their  armies  did  flee,  and  were  discomfited, 
and  they  of  the  household  divided  the  spoil. 

13  Though  ye  have  lain  among  the  pots,  yet  shall  ye  be  as 
the  wings  of  a  dove  that  is  covered  with  silver  wings,  "and  her 
feathers  like  gold. 

14  When  the  Almighty  scattered  kings  for  their  sake,  then 
were  they  as  white  as  snow  in  Salmon. 

15  As  the  hill  of  Basan,  so  is  God's  hill ;  even  an  high  hill, 
as  the  hill  of  Basan. 

16  Why  hop  ye  so,  ye  high  hills?  this  is  God's  hill,  in  the 
which  it  pleasetli  him  to  dwell ;  yea,  the  Lord  will  abide  in  it 
for  ever. 

17  The  chariots  of  God  are  twenty  thousand,  even  thousands 
of  angels  ;  and  the  Lord  is  among  them  as  in  the  holy  place 
of  Sinai. 

18  Thou  art  gone  up  on  high,  thou  hast  led  captivity  captive, 
and  received  gifts  for  men ;  yea,  even  for  thine  enemies,  that 
the  Lord  God  might  dwell  among  them. 

19  Praised  be  the  Lord  daily,  even  the  God  who  helpeth  us, 
and  poureth  his  benefits  upon  us, 

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Day  13. 


THE  PSALTER. 


20  He  is  our  God,  even  the  God  of  whom  cometh  salvation : 
God  is  the  Lord,  by  whom  we  escape  death. 

21  God  shall  wound  the  head  of  his  enemies,  and  the  hairy 
scalp  of  such  a  one  as  goeth  on  still  in  his  wickedness. 

22  The  Lord  hath  said,  I  will  bring  my  people  again,  as  I 
did  from  Basan  ;  mine  own  will  I  bring  again,  as  I  did  some- 
time from  the  deep  of  the  sea. 

23  That  thy  foot  may  be  dipped  in  the  blood  of  thine  ene- 
mies, and  that  the  tongue  of  thy  dogs  may  be  red  through  the 
same. 

24  It  is  well  seen,  O  God,  how  thou  goest ;  how  thou,  my 
God  and  King,  goest  in  the  sanctuary. 

25  The  singers  go  before,  the  minstrels  follow  after,  in  the 
midst  are  the  damsels  playing  with  the  timbrels. 

26  Give  thanks,  O  Israel,  unto  God  the  Lord  in  the  congre- 
gations, from  the  ground  of  the  heart. 

27  There  is  little  Benjamin  their  ruler,  and  the  princes  of 
Judah-their  council ;  the  princes  of  Zabulon,  and  the  princes 
of  Nephthali. 

28  Thy  God  hath  sent  forth  strength  for  thee ;  stablish  the 
thing,  O  God,  that  thou  hast  wrought  in  us, 

29  For  thy  temple's  sake  at  Jerusalem;  so  shall  kings 
bring  presents  unto  thee. 

30  When  the  company  of  the  spear-men,  and  multitude  of 
the  mighty  are  scattered  abroad  among  the  beasts  of  the  peo- 
ple, so  that  they  humbly  bring  pieces  of  silver ;  and  when  he 
hath  scattered  the  people  that  delight  in  war ; 

31  Then  shall  the  princes  come  out  of  Egypt ;  the  Morians' 
land  shall  soon  stretch  out  her  hands  unto  God. 

32  Sing  unto  God,  O  ye  kingdoms  of  the  earth ;  O  sing 
praises  unto  the  Lord ; 

33  Who  sitteth  in  the  heavens  over  all,  from  the  beginning : 
lo,  he  doth  send  out  his  voice ;  yea,  and  that  a  mighty  voice. 

34  Ascribe  ye  the  power  to  God  over  Israel ;  hisworship 
and  strength  is  in  the  clouds. 

35  O  God,  wonderful  art  thou  in  thy  holy  places  :  even  the 
God  of  Israel,  he  will  give  strength  and  power  unto  his  people. 
Blessed  be  God. 

Day  13.  Abetting  ^rager. 

Psalm  lxix.    Salvum  mefae. 

SAVE  me,  O  God ;  for  the  waters  are  come  in,  even  unto 
my  soul. 

2  I  stick  fast  in  the  deep  mire,  where  no  ground  is ;  I  am 
come  into  deep  waters,  so  that  the  floods  run  over  me. 

3  I  am  weary  of  crying ;  my  throat  is  dry ;  my  sight  faileth 
me  for  waiting  so  long  upon  my  God. 

4  They  that  hate  me  without  a  cause  are  more  than  the 
hairs  of  my  head ;  they  that  are  mine  enemies,  and  would  de- 
stroy me  guiltless,  are  mighty. 

5  I  paid  them  the  things  that  I  never  took :  God,  thou 
knowest  my  simpleness,  and  my  faults  are  not  hid  from  thee. 


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THE  PSALTER.  Day  13. 


6  Let  not  them  that  trust  in  thee,  O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  be 
ashamed  for  my  cause ;  let  not  those  that  seek  thee  be  con- 
founded through  me,  O  Lord  God  of  Israel. 

7  And  why  ?  for  thy  sake  have  I  suffered  reproof ;  shame 
hath  covered  my  face. 

8  I  am  become  a  stranger  unto  my  brethren,  even  an  alien 
■unto  my  mother's  children. 

9  For  the  zeal  of  thine  house  hath  even  eaten  me ;  and  the 
rebukes  of  them  that  rebuked  thee  are  fallen  upon  me. 

10  I  wept,  and  chastened  myself  with  fasting,  and  that  was 
turned  to  my  reproof. 

11  I  put  on  sackcloth  also,  and  they  jested  upon  me. 

12  They  that  sit  in  the  gate  speak  against  me,  and  the 
drunkards  make  songs  upon  me. 

13  But,  Lord,  I  make  my  prayer  unto  thee  in  an  accept- 
able time. 

14  Hear  me,  O  God,  in  the  multitude  of  thy  mercy,  even  in 
the  truth  of  thy  salvation. 

15  Take  me  out  of  the  mire,  that  I  sink  not ;  O  let  me  be 
delivered  from  them  that  hate  me,  and  out  of  the  deep  waters. 

16  Let  not  the  water-flood  drown  me,  neither  let  the  deep 
swallow  me  up ;  and  let  not  the  pit  shut  her  mouth  upon  me. 

17  Hear  me,  O  Lokd,  for  thy  loving-kindness  is  comfortable ; 
turn  thee  unto  me  according  to  the  multitude  of  thy  mercies : 

18  And  hide  not  thy  face  from  thy  servant ;  for  I  am  in 
trouble :  O  haste  thee,  and  hear  me. 

19  Draw  nigh  unto  my  soul,  and  save  it ;  O  deliver  me, 
because  of  mine  enemies. 

20  Thou  hast  known  my  reproof,  my  shame,  and  my  dis- 
honour :  mine  adversaries  are  all  in  thy  sight. 

21  Thy  rebuke  hath  broken  my  heart ;  I  am  full  of  heavi- 
ness :  I  looked  for  some  to  have  pity  on  me,  but  there  was  no 
man,  neither  found  I  any  to  comfort  me. 

22  They  gave  me  gall  to  eat ;  and  when  I  was  thirsty  they 
gave  me  vinegar  to  drink. 

23  Let  their  table  be  made  a  snare  to  take  themselves 
withal ;  and  let  the  things  that  should  have  been  for  their 
wealth  be  unto  them  an  occasion  of  falling. 

24  Let  their  eyes  be  blinded,  that  they  see  not ;  and  ever 
bow  thou  down  their  backs. 

25  Pour  out  thine  indignation  upon  them,  and  let  thy 
wrathful  displeasure  take  hold  of  them. 

26  Let  their  habitation  be  void,  and  no  man  to  dwell  in 
their  tents. 

27  For  they  persecute  him  whom  thou  hast  smitten ;  and 
they  talk  how  they  may  vex  them  whom  thou  hast  wounded. 

28  Let  them  fall  from  one  wickedness  to  another,  and  not 
come  into  thy  righteousness. 

29  Let  them  be  wiped  out  of  the  book  of  the  living,  and  not 
be  written  among  the  righteous. 

30  As  for  me,  when  I  am  poor  and  in  heaviness,  thy  help, 
O  God,  shall  lift  me  up. 


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Day  14.  THE  PSALTER. 


31  I  will  praise  the  Name  of  God  with  a  song,  and  magnify 
it  with  thanksgiving. 

32  This  also  shall  please  the  Lord  better  than  a  bullock 
that  hath  horns  and  hoofs. 

33  The  humble  shall  consider  this,  and  be  glad :  seek  ye 
after  God,  and  your  soul  shall  live. 

34  For  the  Lord  heareth  the  poor,  and  despiseth  not  his 
prisoners, 

35  Let  heaven  and  earth  praise  him  :  the  sea,  and  all  that 
moveth  therein. 

36  For  God  will  save  Sion,  and  build  the  cities  of  Judah, 
that  men  may  dwell  there,  and  have  it  in  possession. 

37  The  posterity  also  of  his  servants  shall  inherit  it ;  and 
they  that  love  his  Name  shall  dwell  therein. 

Psalm  lxx.    Deus,  in  adjutorium. 

HASTE  thee,  O  God,  to  deliver  me ;  make  haste  to  help 
me,  O  Lord. 

2  Let  them  be  ashamed  and  confounded  that  seek  after  my 
soul ;  let  them  be  turned  backward  and  put  to  confusion  thai 
wish  me  evil. 

3  Let  them  for  their  reward  be  soon  brought  to  shame,  that 
cry  over  me,  There !  there  ! 

4  But  let  all  those  that  seek  thee  be  joyful  and  glad  in  thee : 
and  let  all  such  as  delight  in  thy  salvation  say  alway,  The 
Lord  be  praised. 

5  As  for  me,  I  am  poor  and  in  misery :  haste  thee  unto  me, 
OGod. 

6  Thou  art  my  helper,  and  my  redeemer :  O  Lord,  make 
no  long  tarrying. 

Day  14.  fHorning  iSrager* 

Psalm  lxxi.    In  te,  Domine,  speravi. 

IN  thee,  0  Lord,  have  I  put  my  trust ;  let  me  never  be  put 
to  confusion,  but  rid  me,  and  deliver  me,  in  thy  righteous- 
ness ;  incline  thine  ear  unto  me,  and  save  me. 

2  Be  thou  my  strong  hold,  whereunto  I  may  alway  resort : 
thou  hast  promised  to  help  me,  for  thou  art  my  house  of  de- 
fence, and  my  castle. 

3  Deliver  me,  O  my  God,  out  of  the  hand  of  the  ungodly, 
out  of  the  hand  of  the  unrighteous  and  cruel  man. 

4  For  thou,  O  Lord  God,  art  the  tiling  that  I  long  for :  thou 
art  my  hope,  even  from  my  youth. 

5  Through  thee  have  I  been  holden  up  ever  since  I  was 
born  :  thou  art  he  that  took  me  out  of  my  mother's  womb  : 
my  praise  shall  be  always  of  thee. 

6  I  am  become  as  it  were  a  monster  unto  many,  but  my 
sure  trust  is  in  thee. 

7  O  let  my  mouth  be  filled  with  thy  praise,  that  I  may  sing 
of  thy  glory  "and  honour  all  the  day  long. 

8  Cast  me  not  away  in  the  time  of  age;  forsake  me  not 
when  my  strength  faileth  me. 

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THE  PSALTER. 


Day  14. 


9  For  mine  enemies  speak  against  me ;  and  they  that  lay- 
wait  for  my  soul  take  their  counsel  together,  saying,  God  hath 
forsaken  him  ;  persecute  him,  and  take  him,  for  there  is  none 
to  deliver  him. 

10  Go  not  far  from  me,  O  God;  my  God,  haste  thee  to 
help  me. 

11  Let  them  be  confounded  and  perish  that  are  against  my 
soul ;  let  them  be  covered  with  shame  and  dishonour  that  seek 
to  do  me  evil. 

.  12  As  for  me,  I  will  patiently  abide  alway,  and  will  praise 
thee  more  and  more. 

13  My  mouth  shall  daily  speak  of  thy  righteousness  and 
salvation  :  for  I  know  no  end  thereof. 

14  I  will  go  forth  in  the  strength  of  the  Lord  God,  and  will 
make  mention  of  thy  righteousness  only. 

15  Thou,  O  God,  hast  taught  me  from  my  youth  up  until 
now ;  therefore  will  I  tell  of  thy  wondrous  works. 

16  Forsake  me  not,  O  God,  in  mine  old  age,  when  I  am 
gray-headed,  until  I  have  showed  thy  strength  unto  this  gene- 
ration, and  thy  power  to  all  them  that  are  yet  for  to  come. 

17  Thy  righteousness,  O  God,  is  very  high,  and  great 
things  are  they  that  thou  hast  done :  O  God,  who  is  like 
unto  thee  ! 

18  O  what  great  troubles  and  adversities  hast  thou  showed 
me  !  and  yet  didst  thou  turn  and  refresh  me ;  yea,  and  brought- 
est  me  from  the  deep  of  the  earth  again. 

19  Thou  hast  brought  me  to  great  honour,  and  comforted 
me  on  every  side  : 

20  Therefore  will  I  praise  thee,  and  thy  faithfulness,  O  God, 
playing  upon  an  instrument  of  music :  unto  thee  will  I  sing 
upon  the  harp,  O  thou  Holy  One  of  Israel. 

21  My  lips  will  be  fain  when  I  sing  unto  thee  ;  and  so  will 
my  soul  whom  thou  hast  delivered. 

22  My  tongue  also  shall  talk  of  thy  righteousness  all  the 
day  long ;  for  they  are  confounded  and  brought  unto  shame 
that  seek  to  do  me  evil. 

Psalm  lxxii.    Deus,  judicium. 

GIVE  the  King  thy  judgments,  O  God,  and  thy  righteous- 
ness unto  the  King's  son. 

2  Then  shall  he  judge  thy  people  according  unto  right,  and 
defend  the  poor. 

3  The  mountains  also  shall  bring  peace,  and  the  little  hills 
righteousness  unto  the  people. 

4  He  shall  keep  the  simple  folk  by  their  right,  defend  the 
children  of  the  poor,  and  punish  the  wrong  doer. 

5  They  shall  fear  thee  as  long  as  the  sun  and  moon  endureth, 
from  one  generation  to  another. 

6  He  shall  come  down  like  the  rain  into  a  fleece  of  wool, 
even  as  the  drops  that  water  the  earth. 

7  In  his  time  shall  the  righteous  flourish,  yea,  and  abun- 
dance of  peace,  so  long  as  the  moon  endureth.* 


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Day  H.  THE  PSALTER. 


8  His  dominion  shall  be  also  from  the  one  sea  to  the  other, 
and  from  the  flood  unto  the  world's  end. 

9  They  that  dwell  in  the  wilderness  shall  kneel  before  him ; 
his  enemies  shall  lick  the  dust. 

10  The  kings  of  Tharsis  and  of  the  isles  shall  give  presents ; 
the  kings  of  Arabia  and  Saba  shall  bring  gifts. 

11  All  kings  shall  fall  down  before  him ;  all  nations  shall 
do  him  service. 

12  For  he  shall  deliver  the  poor  when  he  crieth  ;  the  needy 
also,  and  him  that  hath  no  helper. 

13  He  shall  be  favourable  to  the  simple  and  needy,  and 
shall  preserve  the  souls  of  the  poor. 

14  He  shall  deliver  their  souls  from  falsehood  and  wrong ; 
and  dear  shall  their  blood  be  in  his  sight. 

15  He  shall  live,  and  unto  him  shall  be  given  of  the  gold  of 
Arabia ;  prayer  shall  be  made  ever  unto  him,  and  daily  shall 
he  be  praised. 

16  There  shall  be  an  heap  of  corn  in  the  earth,  high  upon 
the  hills ;  his  fruit  shall  shake  like  Libanus,  and  shall  be  green 
in  the  city  like  grass  upon  the  earth. 

IT  His  Name  shall  endure  for  ever ;  his  Name  shall  remain 
under  the  sun  amongst  the  posterities,  which  shall  be  blessed 
through  him  ;  and  all  the  heathen  shall  praise  him. 

18  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God,  even  the  God  of  Israel,  which 
only  doeth  wondrous  things ; 

19  And  blessed  be  the  Name  of  his  Majesty  for  ever:  and 
all  the  earth  shall  be  filled  with  his  Majesty.    Amen,  Amen. 

Day  14.  Atoning  Pragtr. 

Psalm  lxxiii.     Quam  bonus  Israel! 

TRULY  God  is  loving  unto  Israel :  even  unto  such  as  are 
of  a  clean  heart. 

2  Nevertheless,  my  feet  were  almost  gone,  my  treadings  had 
well-nigh  slipt. 

3  And  why  ?  I  was  grieved  at  the  wicked  :  I  do  also  see  the 
ungodly  in  such  prosperity. 

4  For  they  are  in  no  peril  of  death  ;  but  are  lusty  and  strong. 

5  They  come  in  no  misfortune  like  other  folk ;  neither  are 
they  plagued  like  other  men. 

6  And  this  is  the  cause  that  they  are  so  holden  with  pride, 
and  overwhelmed  with  cruelty. 

7  Their  eyes  swell  with  fatness,  and  they  do  even  what  they 
lust. 

8  They  corrupt  other,  and  speak  of  wicked  blasphemy ; 
their  talking  is  against  the  Most  High. 

9  For  they  stretch  forth  their  mouth  unto  the  heaven,  and 
their  tongue  goeth  through  the  world. 

10  Therefore  fall  the  people  unto  them,  and  thereout  suck 
they  no  small  advantage. 

11  Tush,  say  they,  how  should  God  perceive  it?  is  there 
knowledge  in  the  Most  High  ? 

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12  Lo,  these  are  the  ungodly,  these  prosper  in  the  world, 
and  these  have  riches  in  possession  :  and  I  said,  Then  have  I 
cleansed  my  heart  in  vain,  and  washed  mine  hands  in  innocency. 

13  All  the  day  long  have  I  been  punished,  and  chastened 
every  morning. 

14  Yea,  and  I  had  almost  said  even  as  they ;  but  lo,  then  I 
should  have  condemned  the  generation  of  thy  children. 

15  Then  thought  I  to  understand  this ;  but  it  was  too  hard 
for  me, 

16  Until  I  went  into  the  sanctuary  of  God :  then  understood 
I  the  end  of  these  men  ; 

17  Namely,  how  thou  dost  set  them  in  slippery  places,  and 
castest  them  down,  and  destroyest  them. 

18  O  how  suddenly  do  they  consume,  perish,  and  come  to  a 
fearful  end  ! 

19  Yea,  even  like  as  a  dream  when  one  awaketh  ;  so  shalt 
thou  make  their  image  to  vanish  out  of  the  city. 

20  Thus  my  heart  was  grieved,  and  it  went  even  through 
my  reins. 

21  So  foolish  was  I,  and  ignorant,  even  as  it  were  a  beast 
before  thee. 

22  Nevertheless,  I  am  alway  by  thee  ;  for  thou  hast  holden 
me  by  my  right  hand. 

23  Thou  shalt  guide  me  with  thy  counsel,  and  after  that 
receive  me  with  glory. 

24  Whom  have  I  in  heaven  but  thee?  and  there  is  none 
upon  earth  that  I  desire  in  comparison  of  thee. 

25  My  flesh  and  my  heart  faileth  ;  but  God  is  the  strength 
of  my  heart,  and  my  portion  for  ever. 

26  For  lo,  they  that  forsake  thee  shall  perish  ;  thou  hast 
destroyed  all  them  that  commit  fornication  against  thee. 

27  But  it  is  good  for  me  to  hold  me  fast  by  God,  to  put  my 
trust  in  the  Lord  God,  and  to  speak  of  all  thy  works  in  the 
gates  of  the  daughter  of  Sion. 

Psalm  lxxiv.     Ut  quid,  Deus  ? 

OGOD,  wherefore  art  thou  absent  from  us  so  long?  why  is 
thy  wrath  so  hot  against  the  sheep  of  thy  pasture  ? 

2  O  think  upon  thy  congregation,  whom  thou  hast  pur- 
chased, and  redeemed  of  old. 

3  Think  upon  the  tribe  of  thine  inheritance,  and  Mount 
Sion,  wherein  thou  hast  dwelt. 

4  Lift  up  thy  feet,  that  thou  mayest  utterly  destroy  every 
enemy,  which  hath  done  evil  in  thy  sanctuary. 

5  Thine  adversaries  roar  in  the  midst  of  thy  congregations, 
and  set  up  their  banners  for  tokens. 

6  He  that  hewed  timber  afore  out  of  the  thick  trees,  was 
known  to  bring  it  to  an  excellent  work. 

7  But  now  they  break  down  all  the  carved  work  thereof 
with  axes  and  hammers. 

8  They  have  set  fire  upon  thy  holy  places,  and  have  defiled 
the  dwelling-place  of  thy  Name,  even  unto  the  ground. 

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Day  15.  THE  PSALTER. 


9  Yea,  they  said  in  their  hearts,  Let  us  make  havoc  of  them 
altogether  :  thus  have  they  burnt  up  all  the  houses  of  God  in 
the  land. 

10  We  see  not  our  tokens ;  there  is  not  one  prophet  more  ; 
no,  not  one  is  there  among  us,  that  understandeth  any  more. 

11  O  God,  how  long  shall  the  adversary  do  this  dishonour  ? 
how  long  shall  the  enemy  blaspheme  thyName  ?  for  ever  ? 

12  Why  withdrawest  thou  thy  hand  ?  why  pluckest  thou 
not  thy  right  hand  out  of  thy  bosom  to  consume  the  enemy  ? 

13  For  God  is  my  King  of  old  ;  the  help  that  is  done  upon 
earth,  he  doeth  it  himself. 

14  Thou  didst  divide  the  sea  through  thy  power;  thou 
brakest  the  heads  of  the  dragons  in  the  waters. 

15  Thou  smotest  the  heads  of  Leviathan  in  pieces,  and 
gavest  him  to  be  meat  for  the  people  in  the  wilderness. 

16  Thou  broughtest  out  fountains  and  waters  out  of  the 
hard  rocks  ;  thou  driedst  up  mighty  waters. 

17  The  day  is  thine,  and  the  night  is  thine ;  thou  hast  pre- 
pared the  light  and  the  sun. 

18  Thou  hast  set  all  the  borders  of  the  earth  ;  thou  hast 
made  summer  and  winter. 

19  Remember  this,  O  Lord,  how  the  enemy  hath  rebuked  ; 
and  how  the  foolish  people  hath  blasphemed  thy  Name. 

20  O  deliver  not  the  soul  of  thy  turtle-dove  unto  the  multi- 
tude of  the  enemies ;  and  forget  not  the  congregation  of  the 
poor  for  ever. 

21  Look  upon  the  covenant;  for  all  the  earth  is  full  of 
darkness,  and  cruel  habitations. 

22  O  let  not  the  simple  go  away  ashamed  ;  but  let  the  poor 
and  needy  give  praise  unto  thy  Name. 

23  Arise,  O  God,  maintain  thine  own  cause ;  remember  how 
the  foolish  man  blasphemeth  thee  daily. 

24  Forget  not  the  voice  of  thine  enemies :  the  presumption 
of  them  that  hate  thee  increaseth  ever  more  and  more. 

Day  15.  J&ormng  ipragtr* 

Psalm  lxxv.    Conjitibimur  tibi. 

UNTO  thee,  O  God,  do  we  give  thanks  ;  yea,  unto  thee  do 
we  give  thanks. 

2  Thy  Name  also  is  so  nigh ;  and  that  do  thy  wondrous 
works  declare. 

3  When  I  receive  the  congregation.  I  shall  judge  according 
unto  right. 

4  The  earth  is  weak,  and  all  the  inhabiters  thereof :  I  bear 
up  the  pillars  of  it. 

5  I  said  unto  the  fools,  Deal  not  so  madly ;  and  to  the  un- 
godly, Set  not  up  your  horn. 

6  Set  not  up  your  horn  on  high,  and  speak  not  with  a  stiff 
neck. 

7  For  promotion  cometh  neither  from  the  east,  nor  from  the 
west,  nor  yet  from  the  south. 

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THE  PSALTER.  Day  15. 


8  And  why  ?  God  is  the  Judge ;  he  putteth  down  one,  and 
setteth  up  another. 

9  For  in  the  hand  of  the  Lord  there  is  a  cup,  and  the  wine 
is  red ;  it  is  full  mixt,  and  he  poureth  out  of  the  same. 

10  As  for  the  dregs  thereof,  all  the  ungodly  of  the  earth 
shall  drink  them,  and  suck  them  out. 

11  But  I  will  talk  of  the  God  of  Jacob,  and  praise  him  for  ever. 

12  All  the  horns  of  the  ungodly  also  will  I  break,  and  the 
horns  of  the  righteous  shall  be  exalted. 

Psalm  lxxvi.    Notus  in  Judaea. 

IN  Jewry  is  God  known ;  his  Name  is  great  in  Israel. 
2  At  Salem  is  his  tabernacle,  and  his  dwelling  in  Sion. 

3  There  brake  he  the  arrows  of  the  bow,  the  shield,  the 
sword,  and  the  battle. 

4  Thou  art  of  more  honour  and  might  than  the  hills  of  the 
robbers. 

5  The  proud  are  robbed,  they  have  slept  their  sleep ;  and 
all  the  men  whose  hands  were  mighty  have  found  nothing. 

6  At  thy  rebuke,  O  God  of  Jacob,  both  the  chariot  and  horse 
are  fallen. 

7  Thou,  even  thou  art  to  be  feared  ;  and  who  may  stand  in 
thy  sight  when  thou  art  angry  ? 

8  Thou  didst  cause  thy  judgment  to  be  heard  from  heaven  ; 
the  earth  trembled,  and  was  still, 

9  When  God  arose  to  judgment,  and  to  help  all  the  meek 
upon  earth. 

10  The  fierceness  of  man  shall  turn  to  thy  praise  ;  and  the 
fierceness  of  them  shalt  thou  refrain. 

11  Promise  unto  the  Lord  your  God,  and  keep  it,  all 
ye  that  are  round  about  him ;  bring  presents  unto  him  that 
ought  to  be  feared. 

12  He  shall  refrain  the  spirit  of  princes,  and  is  wonderful 
among  the  kings  of  the  earth. 

Psalm  lxxvii.     Voce  mea  ad  Dominium. 

I  WILL  cry  unto  God  with  my  voice ;  even  unto  God  will  I 
cry  with  my  voice,  and  he  shall  hearken  unto  me. 

2  In  the  time  of  my  trouble  I  sought  the  Lord  :  my  sore 
ran,  and  ceased  not  in  the  night-season ;  my  soul  refused 
comfort. 

3  "When  I  am  in  heaviness,  I  will  think  upon  God ;  when 
my  heart  is  vexed,  I  will  complain. 

4  Thou  holdest  mine  eyes  waking :  I  am  so  feeble  that  I 
cannot  speak. 

5  I  have  considered  the  days  of  old,  and  the  years  that  are 
past. 

6  I  call  to  remembrance  my  song,  and  in  the  night  I  com- 
mune with  mine  own  heart,  and  search  out  my  spirit. 

7  Will  the  Lord  absent  himself  for  ever  ?  and  will  he  be  no 
more  entreated  ? 

8  Is  his  mercy  clean  gone  for  ever  ?  and  is  his  promise  come 
utterly  to  an  end  for  evermore  ? 


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Day  15. 


THE  PSALTER. 


9  Hath  God  forgotten  to  be  gracious  ?  and  will  he  shut  up 
his  loving-kindness  in  displeasure  ? 

10  And  I  said,  It  is  mine  own  infirmity ;  but  I  will  remember 
the  years  of  the  right  hand  of  the  Most  Highest. 

11  I  will  remember  the  works  of  the  Loed,  and  call  to  mind 
thy  wonders  of  old  time. 

12  I  will  think  also  of  all  thy  works,  and  my  talking  shall 
be  of  thy  doings. 

13  Thy  way,  O  God,  is  holy  :  who  is  so  great  a  God  as  our 
God? 

14  Thou  art  the  God  that  doest  wonders,  and  hast  declared 
thy  power  among  the  people. 

i5  Thou  hast  mightily  delivered  thy  people,  even  the  sons 
of  Jacob  and  Joseph. 

16  The  waters  saw  thee,  O  God,  the  waters  saw  thee,  and 
were  afraid  ;  the  depths  also  were  troubled. 

17  The  clouds  poured  out  water,  the  air  thundered,  and 
thine  arrows  went  abroad. 

18  The  voice  of  thy  thunder  was  heard  round  about :  the 
lightnings  shone  upon  the  ground  ;  the  earth  was  moved,  and 
shook  withal. 

19  Thy  way  is  in  the  sea,  and  thy  paths  in  the  great  waters, 
and  thy  footsteps  are  not  known. 

20  Thou  leddest  thy  people  like  sheep,  by  the  hand  of  Moses 
and  Aaron. 

Day  15.  doming  l^ragtr. 

Psalm  lxxviii.    Attendite  popule. 

HEAR  my  law,  O  my  people ;   incline  your  ears  unto  the 
words  of  my  mouth. 

2  I  will  open  my  mouth  in  a  parable  ;  I  will  declare  hard 
sentences  of  old  ; 

3  Which  we  have  heard  and  known,  and  such  as  our  fathers 
have  told  us ; 

4  That  we  should  not  hide  them  from  the  children  of  the 
generations  to  come  ;  but  to  show  the  honour  of  the  Lord,  liis 
mighty  and  wonderful  works  that  he  hath  done. 

5  He  made  a  covenant  with  Jacob,  and  gave  Israel  a  law, 
which  he  commanded  our  forefathers  to  teach  their  children  ; 

6  That  their  posterity  might  know  it,  and  the  children  which 
were  yet  unborn ; 

7  To  the  intent  that  when  they  came  up,  they  might  show 
their  children  the  same  ; 

8  That  they  might  put  their  trust  in  God ;  and  not  to  for- 
get the  works  of  God,  but  to  keep  his  commandments ; 

9  And  not  to  be  as  their  forefathers,  a  faithless  and  stub- 
born generation  ;  a  generation  that  set  not  their  heart  aright, 
and  whose  spirit  cleaveth  not  steadfastly  unto  God ; 

10  Like  as  the  children  of  Ephraim ;  who  being  harnessed, 
and  carrying  bows,  turned  themselves  back  in  the  day  of 
battle. 


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THE  PSALTER. 


Day  15. 


11  They  kept  not  the  covenant  of  God,  and  would  not  walk 
in  his  law ; 

12  But  forgat  what  he  had  done,  and  the  wonderful  works 
that  he  had  showed  for  them. 

13  Marvellous  things  did  he  in  the  sight  of  our  forefathers, 
in  the  land  of  Egypt,  even  in  the  field  of  Zoan. 

14  He  divided  "the  sea,  and  let  them  go  through  ;  he  made 
the  waters  to  stand  on  an  heap. 

15  In  the  day-time  also  he  led  them  with  a  cloud,  and  all 
the  night  through  with  a  light  of  fire. 

16  He  clave  the  hard  rocks  in  the  wilderness,  and  gave  them 
drink  thereof,  as  it  had  been  out  of  the  great  depth. 

17  He  brought  waters  out  of  the  stony  rock,  so  that  it  gushed 
out  like  the  rivers. 

18  Yet  for  all  this  they  sinned  more  against  him,  and 
provoked  the  Most  Highest  in  the  wilderness. 

19  They  tempted  God  in  their  hearts,  and  required  meat  for 
their  lust. 

20  They  spake  against  God  also,  saying,  Shall  God  prepare 
a  table  in  the  wilderness  ? 

21  He  smote  the  stony  rock  indeed,  that  the  water  gushed 
out,  and  the  streams  flowed  withal;  but  can  he  give  bread 
also,  or  provide  flesh  for  his  people  ? 

22  When  the  Lord  heard  this,  he  was  wroth  ;  so  the  fire 
was  kindled  in  Jacob,  and  there  came  up  heavy  displeasure 
against  Israel ; 

23  Because  they  believed  not  in  God,  and  put  not  their 
trust  in  his  help. 

24  So  he  commanded  the  clouds  above,  and  opened  the 
doors  of  heaven. 

25  He  rained  down  manna  also  upon  them  for  to  eat,  and 
gave  them  food  from  heaven. 

26  So  man  did  eat  angels'  food ;  for  he  sent  them  meat 
enough. 

27  He  caused  the  east  wind  to  blow  under  heaven ;  and 
through  his  power  he  brought  in  the  south-west  wind. 

28  He  rained  flesh  upon  them  as  thick  as  dust,  and  feather- 
ed fowls  like  as  the  sand  of  the  sea. 

29  He  let  it  fall  among  their  tents,  even  round  about  their 
habitation. 

30  So  they  did  eat,  and  were  well  filled ;  for  he  gave  them 
their  own  desire :  they  were  not  disappointed  of  their  lust. 

31  But  while  the  meat  was  yet  in  their  mouths,  the  heavy 
wrath  of  God  came  upon  them,  and  slew  the  wealthiest  of 
them ;  yea,  and  smote  down  the  chosen  men  that  were  in 
Israel. 

32  But  for  all  this  they  sinned  yet  more,  and  believed  not 
his  wondrous  works. 

33  Therefore  their  days  did  he  consume  in  vanity,  and  their 
years  in  trouble. 

34  When  he  slew  them,  they  sought  him,  and  turned  them 
early,  and  inquired  after  God. 


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35  And  they  remembered  that  God  was  their  strength,  and 
that  the  high  God  was  their  redeemer. 

36  Nevertheless,  they  did  but  flatter  him  with  their  mouth, 
and  dissembled  with  him  in  their  tongue. 

37  For  their  heart  was  not  whole  with  him,  neither  con- 
tinued they  steadfast  in  his  covenant. 

38  But  he  was  so  merciful,  that  he  forgave  their  misdeeds, 
and  destroyed  them  not. 

39  Yea,  many  a  time  turned  he  his  wrath  away,  and  would 
not  suffer  his  whole  displeasure  to  arise. 

40  For  he  considered  that  they  were  but  flesh,  and  that  they 
were  even  a  wind  that  passeth  away,  and  cometh  not  again. 

41  Many  a  time  did  they  provoke  him  in  the  wilderness, 
and  grieved  him  in  the  desert. 

42  They  turned  back,  and  tempted  God,  and  moved  the 
Holy  One  in  Israel. 

43  They  thought  not  of  his  hand,  and  of  the  day  when  he 
delivered  them  from  the  hand  of  the  enemy  ; 

44  How  he  had  wrought  his  miracles  "in  Egypt,  and  his 
wonders  in  the  field  of  Zoan. 

45  He  turned  their  waters  into  blood,  so  that  they  might 
not  drink  of  the  rivers. 

46  He  sent  Lice  among  them,  and  devoured  them  up ;  and 
frogs  to  destroy  them. 

47  He  gave  their  fruit  unto  the  caterpillar,  and  their  labour 
unto  the  grasshopper. 

48  He  destroyed  their  vines  with  hailstones,  and  their  mul- 
berry-trees with  the  frost. 

49  He  smote  their  cattle  also  with  hailstones,  and  their 
flocks  with  hot  thunderbolts. 

50  He  cast  upon  them  the  furiousness  of  his  wrath,  anger, 
displeasure,  and  trouble :  and  sent  evil  angels  among  them. 

51  He  made  a  way  to  his  indignation,  and  spared  not  their 
soul  from  death  ;  but  gave  their  life  over  to  the  pestilence ; 

52  And  smote  all  the  first-born  in  Egypt,  the  most  principal 
and  mightiest  in  the  dwellings  of  Ham. 

53  But  as  for  his  own  people,  he  led  them  forth  like  sheep, 
and  carried  them  in  the  wilderness  like  a  flock. 

54  He  brought  them  out  safely,  that  they  should  not  fear, 
and  overwhelmed  their  enemies  with  the  sea. 

55  And  brought  them  within  the  borders  of  his  sanctuary, 
even  to  his  mountain,  which  he  purchased  with  his  right 
hand. 

56  He  cast  out  the  heathen  also  before  them,  caused  their 
land  to  be  divided  among  them  for  an  heritage,  and  made  the 
tribes  of  Israel  to  dwell  in  their  tents. 

57  So  they  tempted  and  displeased  the  most  high  God,  and 
kept  not  his  testimonies  ; 

58  But  turned  their  backs,  and  fell  away  like  their  fore- 
fathers ;  starting  aside  like  a  broken  bow. 

59  For  they  grieved  him  with  their  hill-altars,  and  provoked 
him  to  displeasure  with  their  images. 


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60  When  God  heard  this,  he  was  wroth,  and  took  sore  dis- 
pleasure at  Israel ; 

61  So  that  he  forsook  the  tabernacle  in  Silo,  even  the  tent 
that  he  had  pitched  among  men. 

62  He  delivered  their  power  into  captivity,  and  their  beauty 
into  the  enemy's  hand. 

63  He  gave  his  people  over  also  unto  the  sword,  and  was 
wroth  with  his  inheritance. 

64  The  tire  consumed  their  young  men,  and  their  maidens 
were  not  given  to  marriage. 

65  Their  priests  were  slain  with  the  sword,  and  there  were 
no  widows  to  make  lamentation. 

66  So  the  Lord  awaked  as  one  out  of  sleep,  and  like  a  giant 
refreshed  with  wine. 

67  He  smote  his  enemies  in  the  hinder  parts,  and  put  them 
to  a  perpetual  shame. 

68  He  refused  the  tabernacle  of  Joseph,  and  chose  not  the 
tribe  of  Ephraim  ; 

69  But  chose  the  tribe  of  Judah,  even  the  hill  of  Sion  which 
he  loved. 

70  And  there  he  built  his  temple  on  high,  and  laid  the  foun- 
dation of  it  like  the  ground  which  he  hath  made  continually. 

71  He  chose  David  also  his  servant,  and  took  him  away 
from  the  sheepfolds : 

72  As  he  was  following  the  ewes  great  with  young  ones  he 
took  him,  that  he  might  feed  Jacob  his  people,  and  Israel  his 
inheritance. 

73  So  he  fed  them  with  a  faithful  and  true  heart,  and  ruled 
them  prudently  with  all  his  power. 

Day  16.  iJHommg  ^ragcr. 

Psalm  lxxix.    Deus,  venerunt 

OGOD,  the  heathen  are  come  into  thine  inheritance ;  thy 
holy  temple  have  they  denied,  and  made  Jerusalem  an 
heap  of  stones. 

2  The  dead  bodies  of  thy  servants  have  they  given  to  be 
meat  unto  the  fowls  of  the  air,  and  the  flesh  of  thy  saints  unto 
the  beasts  of  the  land. 

3  Their  blood  have  they  shed  like  water  on  every  side  of 
Jerusalem,  and  there  was  no  man  to  bury  them. 

4  We  are  become  an  open  shame  to  our  enemies,  a  very 
scorn  and  derision  unto  them  that  are  round  about  us. 

5  Lord,  how  long  wilt  thou  be  angry  ?  shall  thy  jealousy 
burn  like  fire  for  ever  ? 

6  Pour  out  thine  indignation  upon  the  heathen  that  have 
not  known  thee ;  and  upon  the  kingdoms  that  have  not  called 
upon  thy  Name. 

7  For  they  have  devoured  Jacob,  and  laid  waste  his  dwell- 
ing-place. 

8  O  remember  not  our  old  sins,  but  have  mercy  upon  us, 
and  that  soon  ;  for  we  are  come  to  great  misery. 


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THE  PSALTER. 


9  Help  us,  O  God  of  our  salvation,  for  the  glory  of  thy 
Name :  O  deliver  us,  and  be  merciful  unto  our  sins,  for  thy 
Name's  sake. 

10  Wherefore  do  the  heathen  say,  Where  is  now  their  God  ? 

11  O  let  the  vengeance  of  thy  servants'  blood  that  is  shed, 
be  openly  showed  upon  the  heathen,  in  our  sight. 

12  O  let  the  sorrowful  sighing  of  the  prisoners  come  before 
thee ;  according  to  the  greatness  of  thy  power,  preserve  thou 
those  that  are  appointed  to  die. 

13  And  for  the  blasphemy  wherewith  our  neighbours  have 
blasphemed  thee,  reward  thou  them,  O  Lord,  seven-fold  into 
their  bosom. 

14  So  we,  that  are  thy  people,  and  sheep  of  thy  pasture, 
shall  give  thee  thanks  for  ever,  and  will  alway  be  showing  forth 
thy  praise  from  generation  to  generation. 

Psalm  lxxx.    Qui  regis  Israel, 

HEAR,  O  thou  Shepherd  of  Israel,  thou  that  leadest  Jo- 
seph like  a  sheep ;  show  thyself  also,  thou  that  sittest  upon 
the  Cherubim. 

2  Before  Ephraim,  Benjamin,  and  Manasses,  stir  up  thy 
strength,  and  come,  and  help  us. 

3  Turn  us  again,  O  God ;  show  the  light  of  thy  countenance, 
and  we  shall  be  whole. 

4  O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  how  long  wilt  thou  be  angry  with 
thy  people  that  prayeth  ? 

5  Thou  feedest  them  with  the  bread  of  tears,  and  givest 
them  plenteousness  of  tears  to  drink. 

6  Thou  hast  made  us  a  very  strife  unto  our  neighbours,  and 
our  enemies  laugh  us  to  scorn. 

7  Turn  us  again,  thou  God  of  hosts ;  show  the  light  of  thy 
countenance,  and  we  shall  be  whole. 

8  Thou  hast  brought  a  vine  out  of  Egypt ;  thou  hast  cast 
out  the  heathen,  and  planted  it. 

9  Thou  madest  room  for  it ;  and  when  it  had  taken  root,  it 
filled  the  land. 

10  The  hills  were  covered  with  the  shadow  of  it,  and  the 
boughs  thereof  were  like  the  goodly  cedar-trees. 

11  She  stretched  out  her  branches  unto  the  sea,  and  her 
boughs  unto  the  river. 

12  Why  hast  thou  then  broken  down  her  hedge,  that  all 
they  that  go  by  pluck  off  her  grapes  ? 

13  The  wild  boar  out  of  the  wood  doth  root  it  up,  and  the 
wild  beasts  of  the  field  devour  it. 

14  Turn  thee  again,  thou  God  of  hosts,  look  down  from 
heaven,  behold,  and  visit  this  vine ; 

15  And  the  place  of  the  vineyard  that  thy  right  hand  hath 
planted,  and  the  branch  that  thou  madest  so  strong  for  thyself. 

16  It  is  burnt  with  fire,  and  cut  down  ;  and  they  shall  perish 
at  the  rebuke  of  thy  countenance. 

17  Let  thy  hand  be  upon  the  man  of  thy  right  hand,  and  upon 
the  son  of  man,  whom  thou  madest  so  strong  for  thine  own  selt 


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18  And  so  will  not  we  go  back  from  thee  :  O  let  us  live,  and 
we  shall  call  upon  thy  Name. 

19  Turn  us  again,  6  Lord  God  of  hosts  :  show  the  light  of 
thy  countenance,  and  we  shall  be  whole. 

Psalm  lxxxi.    Exultate  Deo. 

SING  we  merrily  unto  God  our  strength ;  make  a  cheerful 
noise  unto  the" God  of  Jacob. 

2  Take  the  psalm,  bring  hither  the  tabret,  the  merry  harp 
with  the  lute. 

3  Blow  up  the  trumpet  in  the  new-moon,  even  in  the  time 
appointed,  and  upon  our  solemn  feast-day. 

4  For  this  was  made  a  statute  for  Israel,  and  a  law  of  the 
God  of  Jacob. 

5  This  he  ordained  in  Joseph  for  a  testimony,  when  he 
came  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  and  had  heard  a  strange 
language. 

6  I  eased  his  shoulder  from  the  burden,  and  bis  hands  were 
delivered  from  making  the  pots. 

7  Thou  calledst  upon  me  in  troubles,  and  I  delivered  thee  ; 
and  heard  thee  what  time  as  the  storm  fell  upon  thee. 

8  I  proved  thee  also  at  the  waters  of  strife. 

9  Hear,  O  my  people  ;  and  I  will  assure  thee,  0  Israel,  if 
thou  wilt  hearken  unto  me. 

10  There  shall  no  strange  god  be  in  thee,  neither  shalt  thou 
worship  any  other  god. 

11  I  am  the  Lord  thy  God,  who  brought  thee  out  of  the  land 
of  Egypt :  open  thy  mouth  wide,  and  I  shall  fill  it. 

12  But  my  people  would  not  hear  my  voice;  and  Israel 
would  not  obey  me : 

13  So  I  gave  them  up  unto  their  own  hearts'  lusts,  and  let 
them  follow  their  own  imaginations. 

14  O  that  my  people  would  have  hearkened  unto  me !  for 
if  Israel  had  walked  in  my  ways, 

15  I  should  soon  have  put  down  their  enemies,  and  turned 
my  hand  against  their  adversaries. 

16  The  haters  of  the  Lord  should  have  been  found  liars ; 
but  their  time  should  have  endured  for  ever. 

17  He  should  have  fed  them  also  with  the  finest  wheat- 
flour  ;  and  with  honey  out  of  the  stony  rock  should  I  have 
satisfied  thee. 

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Day  16.  Abetting  draper. 

Psalm  lxxxii.    Deus  stetit. 

OD  standeth  in  the  congregation  of  princes ;  he  is  a  Judge 
among  gods. 

2  How  long  will  ye  give  wrong  judgment,  and  accept  the 
persons  of  the  ungodly  ? 

3  Defend  the  poor  and  fatherless ;  see  that  such  as  are  in 
need  and  necessity  have  right. 

4  Deliver  the  outcast  and  poor  ;  save  them  from  the  hand 
of  the  ungodly. 


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5  They  will  not  be  learned,  nor  understand,  but  walk  on  still 
in  darkness  :  all  the  foundations  of  the  earth  are  out  of  course. 

6  I  have  said,  Ye  are  gods,  and  ye  are  all  the  children  of 
the  Most  Highest. 

7  But  ye  shall  die  like  men,  and  fall  like  one  of  the  princes. 

8  Arise,  O  God,  and  judge  thou  the  earth ;  for  thou  shalt 
take  all  heathen  to  thine  inheritance. 

Psalm  Ixxxiii.    Deus,  quis  similis. 

HOLD  not  thy  tongue,  O  God,  keep  not  still  silence :  re- 
frain not  thyself,  O  God. 

2  For  lo,  thine  enemies  make  a  murmuring  ;  and  they  that 
hate  thee  have  lift  up  their  head. 

3  They  have  imagined  craftily  against  thy  people,  and  taken 
counsel  against  thy  secret  ones. 

4  They  have  said,  Come,  and  let  us  root  them  out,  that  they 
be  no  more  a  people,  and  that  the  name  of  Israel  may  be  no 
more  in  remembrance. 

5  For  they  have  cast  their  heads  together  with  one  consent, 
and  are  confederate  against  thee  ; 

6  The  tabernacles  of  the  Edomites,  and  the  Ishmaelites; 
the  Moabites,  and  Hagarenes ; 

7  Gebal,  and  Ammon,  and  Amalek;  the  Philistines,  with 
them  that  dwell  at  Tyre. 

8  Assur  also  is  joined  with  them,  and  have  holpen  the  chil- 
dren of  Lot. 

9  But  do  thou  to  them  as  unto  the  Midianites ;  unto  Sisera, 
and  unto  Jabin  at  the  brook  of  Kison ; 

10  Who  perished  at  Endor,  and  became  as  the  dung  of  the 
earth. 

11  Make  them  and  their  princes  like  Oreb  and  Zeb ;  yea, 
make  all  their  princes  like  as  Zeba  and  Salmana ; 

12  Who  say,  Let  us  take  to  ourselves  the  houses  of  God  in 
possession. 

13  O  my  God,  make  them  like  unto  a  wheel,  and  as  the 
stubble  before  the  wind  ; 

14  Like  as  the  fire  that  burnetii  up  the  wood,  and  as  the 
flame  that  consumeth  the  mountains. 

15  Persecute  them  even  so  with  thy  tempest,  and  make 
them  afraid  with  thy  storm. 

16  Make  their  faces  ashamed,  O  Lord,  that  they  may  seek 
thy  Name. 

17  Let  them  be  confounded  and  vexed  ever  more  and  more ; 
let  them  be  put  to  shame,  and  perish. 

18  And  they  shall  know  that  thou,  whose  Name  is  Jehovah, 
art  only  the  Most  Highest  over  all  the  earth. 

Psalm  lxxxiv.     Quam  dilecta  I 

OHOW  amiable  are  thy  dwellings,  thou  Lord  of  hosts  ! 
2  My  soul  hath  a  desire  and  longing  to  enter  into  the 
courts  of  the  Lord  ;  my  heart  and  my  flesh  rejoice  in  the  liv- 
ing God. 


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Day  16. 


3  Yea,  the  sparrow  hath  found  her  an  house,  and  the 
swallow  a  nest,  where  she  may  lay  her  young  ;  even  thy  altars, 
O  Lord  of  hosts,  my  King  and  my  God. 

4  Blessed  are  they  that  dwell  in  thy  house ;  they  will  be 
alwav  praising  thee. 

5  Blessed  is  the  man  whose  -strength  is'  in  thee ;  in  whose 
heart  are  thy  ways. 

6  Who  going  through  the  vale  of  misery  use  it  for  a  well  : 
and  the  poois  are  filled  with  water. 

7  They  will  go  from  strength  to  strength,  and  unto  the  God 
of  gods  appeareth  every  one  of  them  in  Sion. 

8  O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  hear  my  prayer  ;  hearken,  O  God 
of  Jacob. 

9  Behold,  O  God  our  defender,  and  look  upon  the  face  of 
thine  Anointed. 

10  For  one  day  in  thy  courts  is  better  than  a  thousand. 

11  1  had  rather  be  a  door-keeper  in  the  house  of  my  God, 
than  to  dwell  in  the  tents  of  ungodliness. 

12  For  the  Lord  God  is  a  light  and  defence  ;  the  Lord  will 
give  grace  and  worship  ;  and  no  good  thing  shall  lie  withhold 
from  "them  that  five  a  godly  life. 

13  O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  blessed  is  the  man  that  putteth  his 
trust  in  thee. 

Psalm  lxxxv.    Benedixisti,  Domine. 

LORD,  thou  art  become  gracious  unto  thy  land  ;  thou  hast 
turned  away  the  captivity  of  Jacob. 

2  Thou  hast  forgiven  the  offence  of  thy  people,  and  covered 
all  their  sins. 

3  Thou  hast  taken  away  all  thy  displeasure,  and  turned 
thyself  from  thy  wrathful  indignation. 

4  Turn  us  then,  O  God  our  Saviour,  and  let  thine  anger 
cease  from  us. 

5  Wilt  thou  be  displeased  at  us  for  ever  ?  and  wilt  thou 
stretch  out  thy  wrath  from  one  generation  to  another  ? 

6  Wilt  thou  not  turn  again,  and  quicken  us,  that  thy  people 
may  rejoice  in  thee  ? 

7  Show  us  thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  and  grant  us  thy  salvation. 

8  I  will  hearken  what  the  Lord  God  will  say  concerning 
me  ;  for  he  shall  speak  peace  unto  his  people,  and  to  his 
saints,  that  they  turn  not  again. 

9  For  his  salvation  is  nigh  them  that  fear  him ;  that  glory 
may  dwell  in  our  land. 

10  Mercy  and  truth  are  met  together:  righteousness  and 
peace  have  kissed  each  other. 

11  Truth  shall  flourish  out  of  the  earth,  and  righteousness 
hath  looked  down  from  heaven. 

12  Yea,  the  Lord  shall  show  loving-kindness ;  and  our  land 
shall  give  her  increase. 

13  Righteousness  shall  go  before  him  j  and  I-ie  shall  direct 
his  going  in  the  way. 


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THE  PSALTER. 


Day  17»  JHormncj  ^ragcr» 

Psalm  lxxxvi.    Inclina,  Domine. 
"DOW  down  thine  ear,  O  Lord,  and  hear  me  ;  for  I  am  poor, 
-*-*  and  in  misery. 

2  Preserve  thou  my  soul,  for  I  am  holy  :  my  God,  save  thy 
servant  that  putteth  his  trust  in  thee. 

3  Be  merciful  unto  me,  O  Lord ;  for  I  will  call  daily  upon  thee. 

4  Comfort  the  soul  of  thy  servant ;  for  unto  thee,  O  Lord, 
do  I  lift  up  my  soul. 

5  For  thou,"  Lord,  art  good  and  gracious,  and  of  great  mercy 
unto  all  them  that  call  upon  thee. 

6  Give  ear,  Lord,  unto  my  prayer,  and  ponder  the  voice  of 
my  humble  desires. 

7  In  the  time  of  my  trouble  I  will  call  upon  thee;  for  thou 
nearest  me. 

8  Among  the  gods  there  is  none  like  unto  thee,  O  Lord; 
there  is  not  one  that  can  do  as  thou  doest. 

9  All  nations  whom  thou  hast  made  shall  come  and  worship 
thee,  O  Lord  ;  and  shall  glorify  thy  Name. 

10  For  thou  art  great,  and  doest  wondrous  things ;  thou  art 
God  alone. 

11  Teach  me  thy  way,  O  Lord,  and  I  will  walk  in  thy  truth: 
O  knit  my  heart  unto  thee,  that  I  may  fear  thy  Name. 

12  I  will  thank  thee,  O  Lord  my  God,  with  all  my  heart ; 
and  will  praise  thy  Name  for  evermore. 

13  For  great  is  thy  mercy  toward  me ;  and  thou  hast 
delivered  my  soul  from  the  nethermost  hell. 

14  O  God,  the  proud  are  risen  against  me ;  and  the  congre- 
gations of  naughty  men  have  sought  after  my  soul,  and  have 
not  set  thee  before  their  eyes. 

15  But  thou,  O  Lord  God,  art  full  of  compassion  and  mercy, 
lcng-suffering,  plenteous  in  goodness  and  truth. 

16  O  turn  thee  then  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me ; 
give  thy  strength  unto  thy  servant,  and  help  the  son  of  thine 
handmaid. 

17  Show  some  token  upon  me  for  good  ;  that  they  who  hate 
me  may  see  it,  and  be  ashamed,  because  thou,  Lord,  hast 
holpen  me,  and  comforted  me. 


Psalm  lxxxvii.    Fundamsnta  ejus. 

HER  foundations  are  upon  the  holy  hills  :  the  Lord  loveth 
the  gates  of  Sion  more  than  all  the  dwellings  of  Jacob. 

2  Very  excellent  things  are  spoken  of  thee,  thou  city  of  God. 

3  I  will  think  upon  Rahab  and  Babylon,  with  them  that 
know  me. 

4  Behold  ye  the  Philistines  also,  and  they  of  Tyre,  with  the 
Morians  ;  lo.  there  was  he  born. 

5  And  of  Sion  it  shall  be  reported  that  he  was  born  in  her ; 
and  the  Most  High  shall  stablish  her. 

6  The  Lord  shall  rehearse  it,  when  he  writetb,  up   the 
people,  that  he  was  born  there. 


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THE  PSALTER.  Day  17. 


7  The  singers  also  and  trumpeters  shall  he  rehearse :  All 
my  fresh  springs  shall  be  in  thee. 

Psalm  Ixxxviii.     Domine,  Deus. 

OLORD  God  of  my  salvation,  I  have  cried  day  and  night 
before  thee  :    0  let  my  prayer  enter  into  thy  presence, 
incline  thine  ear  unto  my  calling  ; 

2  For  my  soul  is  full  of  trouble,  and  my  life  draweth  nigh 
unto  hell. 

3  I  am  counted  as  one  of  them  that  go  down  into  the  pit, 
and  I  have  been  even  as  a  man  that  hath  no  strength. 

4  Free  among  the  dead,  like  unto  them  that  are  wounded, 
and  lie  in  the  grave,  who  are  out  of  remembrance,  and  are  cut 
away  from  thy  hand. 

5  Thou  hast  laid  me  in  the  lowest  pit,  in  a  place  of  darkness, 
and  in  the  deep. 

6  Thine  indignation  lieth  hard  upon  me,  and  thou  hast 
vexed  me  with  all  thy  storms. 

7  Thou  hast  put  away  mine  acquaintance  far  from  me,  and 
made  me  to  be  abhorred  of  them. 

8  I  am  so  fast  in  prison  that  I  cannot  get  forth. 

9  My  sight  faileth  for  very  trouble ;  Lord,  I  have  called 
daily  upon  thee,  I  have  stretched  forth  my  hands  unto  thee. 

10  Dost  thou  show  wonders  among  the  dead  ?  or  shall  the 
dead  rise  up  again,  and  praise  thee  ? 

11  Shall  thy  loving-kindness  be  showed  in  the  grave  ?  or 
thy  faithfulness  in  destruction  ? 

12  Shall  thy  wondrous  works  be  known  in  the  dark  ?  and 
thy  righteousness  in  the  land  where  all  things  are  forgotten  ? 

13  Unto  thee  have  I  cried,  O  Lord;  and  early  shall  my 
prayer  come  before  thee. 

14  Lord,  why  abhorrest  thou  my  soul,  and  hidest  thou  thy 
face  from  me  ? 

15  I  am  in  misery,  and  like  unto  him  that  is  at  the  point  to 
die  ;  even  from  my  youth  up  thy  terrors  have  I  suffered  with 
a  troubled  mind. 

16  Thy  wrathful  displeasure  goeth  over  me,  and  the  fear  of 
thee  hath  undone  me. 

17  They  came  round  about  me  daily  like  water,  and  com- 
passed me  together  on  every  side. 

18  My  lovers  and  friends  hast  thou  put  away  from  me,  and 
hid  mine  acquaintance  out  of  my  sight. 

Day  17.  (Evening  ^rager* 

Psalm  lxxxix.    Misericordias  Domini. 
~\  TY  song  shall  be  alway  of  the  loving-kindness  of  the  Lord  ; 
■"*■  with  my  mouth  wili  I  ever  be  showing  thy  truth  from 
one  generation  to  another. 

2  For  I  have  said,  Mercy  shall  be  set  up  for  eveT ;  thy  truth 
shalt  thou  stablish  in  the  heavens. 

3  I  have  made  a  covenant  with  my  chosen";  I  have  sworn 
unto  David  my  servant ; 

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THE  PSALTER. 


4  Thy  seed  will  I  stablish  for  ever,  and  set  up  thy  throne 
from  one  generation  to  another. 

5  O  Lord,  the  very  heavens  shall  praise  thy  wondrous 
works  ;  and  thy  truth  in  the  congregation  of  the  saints. 

6  For  who  is  he  among  the  clouds,  that  shall  be  compared 
unto  the  Lord  ? 

7  And  what  is  he  among  the  gods,  that  shall  be  like  unto 
the  Lord  ? 

8  God  is  very  greatly  to  be  feared  in  the  council  of  the  saints, 
and  to  be  had  in  reverence  of  all  them  that  are  round  about 
him. 

9  O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  who  is  like  unto  thee  ?  thy  truth, 
most  mighty  Lord,  is  on  every  side. 

10  Thou  rulest  the  raging  of  the  sea  ;  thou  stillest  the  waves 
thereof  when  they  arise. 

11  Thou  hast  subdued  Egypt,  and  destroyed  it ;  thou  hast 
scattered  thine  enemies  abroad  with  thy  mighty  arm. 

12  The  heavens  are  thine,  the  earth  also  is  thine  ;  thou  hast 
laid  the  foundation  of  the  round  world,  and  all  that  therein  is. 

13  Thou  hast  made  the  north  and  the  south ;  Tabor  and 
Ilermon  shall  rejoice  in  thy  Name. 

11  Thou  hast  a  mighty  arm  \  strong  is  thy  hand,  and  high 
is  thy  right  hand. 

15  Righteousness  and  equity  are  the  habitation  of  thy  seat ; 
mercy  and  truth  shall  go  before  thy  face. 

16  Blessed  is  the  people,  O  Lord,  that  can  rejoice  in  thee ; 
they  shall  walk  in  the  light  of  thy  countenance. 

17  Their  delight  shall  be  daily  in  thy  Name ;  and  in  thy 
righteousness  shall  they  make  their  boast. 

18  For  thou  art  the  glory  of  their  strength,  and  in  thy 
loving-kindness  thou  shalt  lift  up  our  horns. 

19  For  the  Lord  is  our  defence  ;  the  Holy  One  of  Israel  is 
our  King. 

20  Thou  spakest  sometime  in  visions  unto  thy  saints,  and 
saidst,  I  have  laid  help  upon  One  that  is  mighty,  I  have  ex- 
alted One  chosen  out  of  the  people. 

21  I  have  found  David  my  servant ;  with  my  holy  oil  have 
I  anointed  him. 

22  My  hand  shall  hold  him  fast,  and  my  arm  shall  strength- 
en him. 

23  The  enemy  shall  not  be  able  to  do  him  violence  ;  the  son 
of  wickedness  shall  not  hurt  him. 

21  I  will  smite  down  his  foes  before  his  face,  and  plague 
them  that  hate  him, 

25  My  truth  also  and  my  mercy  shall  be  with  him  ;  and  in 
my  Name  shall  his  horn  be  exalted. 

26  I  will  set  his  dominion  also  in  the  sea,  and  his  right  hand 
in  the  floods. 

27  He  shall  call  me,  Thou  art  my  Father,  my  God,  and  my 
strong  salvation. 

28  And  I  will  make  him  my  First-born,  higher  than  the 
kings  of  the  earth. 


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29  My  mercy  will  1  Keep  for  him  for  evermore,  and  my  cove- 
nant shall  stand  fast  with  him. 

30  His  seed  also  will  I  make  to  endure  for  ever,  and  his 
throne  as  the  days  of  heaven. 

31  But  if  his  children  forsake  my  law,  and  walk  not  in  my 
judgments  ; 

32  If  they  break  my  statutes,  and  keep  not  my  command- 
ments ;  I  wiil  visit  their  offences  with  the  rod.  and  their  sin 
with  scourgea 

33  Nevertheless,  my  loving-kindness  will  I  not  utterly  take 
from  him,  nor  suffer  my  truth  to  fail. 

34  My  covenant  will  I  not  break,  nor  alter  the  thing  that  is 
gone  out  of  my  lips  :  I  have  sworn  once  by  my  holiness,  that 
I  will  not  fail  David. 

35  His  seed  shall  endure  for  ever,  and  his  seat  is  like  as  the 
sun  before  me. 

36  He  shall  stand  fast  for  evermore  as  the  moon,  and  as  the 
faithful  witness  in  heaven. 

37  But  thou  hast  abhorred  and  forsaken  thine  Anointed, 
and  art  displeased  at  him. 

38  Thou  hast  broken  the  covenant  of  thy  servant,  and  cast 
his  crown  to  the  ground. 

39  Thou  hast  overthrown  all  his  hedges,  and  broken  down 
his  strong  holds. 

40  All  they  that  go  by  spoil  him,  and  he  is  become  a  re- 
proach to  his  neighbours. 

41  Thou  hast  set  up  the  right  hand  of  his  enemies,  and  made 
all  his  adversaries  to  rejoice. 

42  Thou  hast  taken  away  the  edge  of  his  sword,  and  givest 
him  not  victory  in  the  battle. 

43  Thou  hast  put  out  his  glory,  and  cast  his  throne  down  to 
the  ground. 

44  The  days  of  his  youth  hast  thou  shortened,  and  covered 
him  with  dishonour. 

45  Lord,  how  long  wilt  thou  hide  thyself  ?  for  ever  ?  and 
shall  thy  wrath  burn  like  fire  ? 

46  O  remember  how  short  my  time  is  ;  wrherefore  hast  thou 
made  all  men  for  nought? 

47  What  man  is  he  that  liveth,  and  shall  not  see  death  ? 
and  shall  he  deliver  his  soul  from  the  hand  of  hell 9 

48  Lord,  where  are  thy  old  loving-kindnessts,  which  thou 
swarest  unto  David  in  thy  truth  ? 

49  Remember,  Lord,  the  rebuke  that  thy  sen-ants  have,  and 
how  I  do  bear  in  my  bosom  the  rebukes  of  many  people ; 

50  Wherewith  thine  enemies  have  blasphemed  thee,  and 
slandered  the  footsteps  of  thine  Anointed.  Praised  be  the 
Lord  for  evermore.    Amen,  and  Amen. 

Day  18.  fBormng  ^raiier* 

Psalm  xc.    Domine,  refuaium. 
I"  ORD,  thou  hast  been  our  refuge,  froin  one  generation  to 
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Day  18. 


THE  PSALTER. 


2  Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth,  or  ever  the  earth 
and  the  world  were  made,  thou  art  God  from  everlasting,  and 
world  without  end. 

3  Thou  turnest  man  to  destruction;  agam  thou  sayest, 
Come  again,  ye  children  of  men. 

4  For  a  thousand  years  in  thy  sight  are  but  as  yesterday  ; 
seeing  that  is  past  as  a  watch  in  the  night. 

5  As  soon  as  thou  scatterest  them  they  are  even  as  a  sleep  j 
and  fade  away  suddenly  like  the  grass. 

6  In  the  morning  it  is  green,  and  groweth  up  ;  but  in  the 
evening  it  is  cut  down,  dried  up,  and  withered. 

7  For  we  consume  away  in  thy  displeasure,  and  are  afraid 
at  thy  wrathful  indignation. 

8  Thou  hast  set  our  misdeeds  before  thee ;  and  our  secret 
sins  in  the  light  of  thy  countenance. 

9  For  when  thou  art  angry  all  our  days  are  gone :  we  bring 
our  years  to  an  end,  as  it  were  a  tale  that  is  told. 

10  The  days  of  our  age  are  threescore  years  and  ten  ;  and 
though  men  be  so  strong  that  they  come  to  fourscore  years,  yet 
is  their  strength  then  but  labour  and  sorrow  ;  so  soon  passeth 
it  away,  and  we  are  gone. 

11  But  who  regardeth  the  power  of  thy  wrath  ?  for  even 
thereafter  as  a  man  feareth,  so  is  thy  displeasure. 

12  So  teach  us  to  number  our  days,  that  we  may  apply  our 
hearts  unto  wisdom. 

13  Turn  thee  again,  O  Lord,  at  the  last,  and  be  gracious 
unto  thy  servants. 

14  O  satisfy  us  with  thy  mercy,  and  that  soon  :  so  shall  we 
rejoice  and  be  glad  all  the  daysof  our  life. 

15  Comfort  us  again  now  after  the  time  that  thou  hast  plagued 
us  ;  and  for  the  years  wherein  we  have  suffered  adversity. 

16  Show  thy  servants  thy  work,  and  their  children  thy  glory. 

17  And  the  glorious  Majesty  of  the  Lord  our  God  be  upon 
us  :  prosper  thou  the  work  of  our  hands  upon  us ;  O  prosper 
thou  our  handy-work. 

Psalm  xci.     Qui  habitat 

TVTHOSO  dwelleth  under  the  defence  of  the  Most  High, 
*  '    shall  abide  under  the  shadow  of  the  Almighty. 

2  I  Will  say  unto  the  Lord,  Thou  art  my  hope,  and  my 
strong  hold  ;  my  God,  in  him  will  I  trust. 

3  For  he  shall  deliver  thee  from  the  snare  of  the  hunter, 
and  from  the  noisome  pestilence. 

4  He  shall  defend  thee  under  his  wings,  and  thou  shalt  be 
safe  under  his  feathers  ;  liis  faithfulness  and  truth  shall  be 
thy  shield  and  buckler. 

5  Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  for  any  terror  by  night,  nor  for 
the  arrow  that  flieth  by  day  ; 

6  For  the  pestilence  that  walketh  in  darkness,  nor  for  the 
sickness  that  destroyeth  in  the  noon-day. 

7  A  thousand  shall  fall  beside  thee,  and  ten  thousand  at  thy 
right  hand ;  but  it  shall  not  come  nigh  thee. 


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THE  PSALTER.  Day  18. 


8  Yea,  with  thine  eyes  shalt  thou  behold,  and  see  the 
reward  of  the  ungodly. 

9  For  thou,  LoRD,*art  my  hope  ;  thou  hast  set  thine  house 
of  defence  very  high. 

10  There  shall  no  evil  happen  unto  thee,  neither  shall  any 
plague  come  nigh  thy  dwelling.' 

11  For  he  shall  give  his  angels  charge  over  thee,  to  keep 
thee  in  all  thy  ways. 

12  They  sliall  bear  thee  in  their  hands,  that  thou  hurt  not 
thy  foot  against  a  stone. 

13  Thou  shalt  go  upon  the  lion  and  adder  :  the  young  lion 
and  the  dragon  shalt  thou  tread  under  thy  feet. 

11  Because  he  hath  set  his  love  upon  me,  therefore  will  I 
deliver  him ;  I  will  set  him  up,  because  he  hath  known  my  Name. 

15  He  shall  call  upon  me,  and  I  will  hear  him  ;  yea,  I  am 
with  him  in  trouble;  I  will  deliver  him,  and  bring  him  \i> 
honour. 

16  With  long  life  will  I  satisfy  him,  and  show  him  my 
salvation. 

Psalm  xcii.    Bonvm  est  confitcri. 

IT  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  and  to  sing 
praises  unto  thy  Name,  O  Most  Highest ; 

2  To  tell  of  thy  loving-kindness  early  in  the  morning,  and 
of  thy  truth  in  the  night-season ; 

3  Upon  an  instrument  of  ten  strings,  and  upon  the  lute ; 
upon  a  loud  instrument,  and  upon  the  harp. 

4  For  thou,  Lord,  hast  made  me  glad  through  thy  works  ; 
and  I  will  rejoice  in  giving  praise  for  the  operations  of  thy 
hands. 

5  O  Lord,  how  glorious  are  thy  works  !  thy  thoughts  are 
very  deep. 

6*  An  unwise  man  doth  not  well  consider  this,  and  a  fool 
doth  not  understand  it. 

7  When  the  ungodly  are  green  as  the  grass,  and  when  all 
the  workers  of  wickedness  do  nourish,  then  shall  they  be 
destroyed  for  ever ;  but  thou,  Lord,  art  the  Most  Highest  for 
evermore. 

8  For  lo,  thine  enemies,  O  Lord,  lo,  thine  enemies  shall 
perish ;  and  all  the  workers  of  wickedness  shall  be  destroyed. 

9  But  mine  horn  shall  be  exalted  like  the  horn  of  an 
unicorn  ;  for  I  am  anointed  with  fresh  oil. 

10  Mine  eye  also  shall  see  liis  lust  of  mine  enemies,  and 
mine  ear  shall  hear  his  desire  of  the  wicked  that  arise  up 
against  me. 

11  The  righteous  shall  flourish  like  a  palm-tree,  and  shall 
spread  abroad  like  a  cedar  in  Libanus. 

12  Such  as  are  planted  in  the  house  of  the  Lord,  shall 
flourish  in  the  courts  of  the  house  of  our  God. 

13  They  also  shall  bring  forth  more  fruit  in  their  age,  and 
shall  be  fat  and  well-liking  ; 

14  That  they  may  show  how  true  the  Lord  my  strength  is, 
and  that  thereis  no  unrighteousness  in  him. 


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Day  18.  <£bcning  ^ragtt* 

Psalm  xciii.    Dominus  regnavit. 
npiTE  Lord  is  King,  and  hath  put  on  glorious  apparel :  the 
-*-   Lord  hath  put  on  his  apparel,  and  girded  himself  with 
strength. 

2  He  hath  made  the  round  world  so  sure,  that  it  cannot  be 
moved. 

3  Ever  since  the  world  began  hath  thy  seat  been  prepared  : 
thou  art  from  everlasting. 

4  The  floods  are  risen,  O  Lord,  the  floods  have  lift  up  their 
voice  ;  the  floods  lift  up  their  waves. 

5  The  waves  of  the  sea  are  mighty,  and  rage  horribly  ;  but 
yet  the  Lord,  who  dwelleth  on  high,"  is  mightier. 

6  Thy  testimonies,  O  Lord,  are  very  sure :  holiness  be- 
cometh* thine  house  for  ever. 

Psalm  xciv.    Deus  ultionum. 

OLORD  God,  to  whom  vengeance  belongeth,  thou  God,  to 
whom  vengeance  belongeth,  show  •thyself. 

2  Arise,  thou  Judge  of  the  world,  and  reward  the  proud 
after  their  deserving. 

3  Lord,  how  long  shall  the  ungodly,  how  long  shall  the 
ungodly  triumph  ? 

4  How  long  shall  all  wicked  doers  speak  so  disdainfully, 
and  make  such  proud  boasting  ? 

5  They  smite  down  thy  people,  O  Lord,  and  trouble  thine 
heritage. 

6  They  murder  the  widow  and  the  stranger,  and  put  the 
fatherless  to  death. 

7  And  yet  they  say,  Tush,  the  Lord  shall  not  see,  neither 
shall  the  God  of  Jacob  regard  it. 

8  Take  heed,  ye  unwise  among  the  people :  O  ye  fools,  when 
will  ye  understand  ? 

9  He  that  planted  the  ear,  shall  he  not  hear?  or  he  that 
made  the  eye,  shall  he  not  see  ? 

10  Or  he  that  nurtureth  the  heathen,  it  is  he  that  teacheth 
man  knowledge  j  shall  not  he  punish  ? 

11  The  Lord  knoweth  the  thoughts  of  man,  that  they  are 
but  vain. 

12  Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou  chastenest,  O  Lord,  and 
teachest  him  in  thy  law  ; 

13  That  thou  mayest  give  him  patience  in  time  of  adversity, 
until  the  pit  be  digged  up  for  the  ungodly. 

14  For  the  Lord  will  not  fail  his  people ;  neither  will  he 
forsake  his  inheritance. 

15  Until  righteousness  turn  again  unto  judgment :  all  such 
as  are  true  in  heart  shall  follow  it. 

16  Who  will  rise  up  with  me  against  the  wicked  ?  or  who 
will  take  my  part  against  the  evil  doers  ? 

17  If  the  Lord  had  not  helped  me,  it  had  not  failed,  but  my 
soul  had  been  put  to  silence. 

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18  But  when  I  said,  My  foot  hath  slipped ;  thy  mercy,  0 
Lord,  held  me  up. 

19  In  the  multitude  of  the  sorrows  that  I  had  in  my  heart, 
thy  comforts  have  refreshed  my  soul. 

20  Wilt  thou  have  any  thing  to  do  with  the  stool  of  wicked- 
ness, which  imagineth  mischief  as  a  law  ? 

21  They  gather  them  together  against  the  soul  of  the  right- 
eous, and  condemn  the  innocent  blood. 

22  But  the  Lord  is  my  refuge,  and  my  God  is  the  strength 
of  my  confidence. 

23  He  shall  recompense  them  their  wickedness,  and  destroy 
them  in  their  own  malice ;  yea,  the  Lord  our  God  shall 
destroy  them. 

Day  19.  JttornittCf  Imager* 

Psalm  xcv.     Vcnite,  exultenuis. 

OCOME,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord  ;  let  us  heartily  rejoice 
in  the  strength  of  our  salvation. 

2  Let  us  come  before  his  presence  with  thanksgiving ;  and 
show  ourselves  glad  in  him  with  psalms. 

3  For  the  Lord  is  a  great  God ;  and  a  great  King  above  all 
gods. 

4  In  his  hand  are  all  the  corners  of  the  earth  ;  and  the 
strength  of  the  hills  is  his  also. 

5  The  sea  is  his,  and  he  made  it ;  and  his  hands  prepared 
the  dry  land. 

6  O  come,  let  us  worship  and  fall  down,  and  kneel  before 
the  Lord  our  Maker. 

7  For  he  is  the  Lord  our  God ;  and  we  are  the  people  of  his 
pasture,  and  the  sheep  of  his  hand. 

8  To-day  if  ye  will  hear  his  voice,  harden  not  your  hearts  as 
in  the  provocation,  and  as  in  the  day  of  temptation  in  the 
wilderness ; 

9  When  your  fathers  tempted  me,  proved  me,  and  saw  my 
works. 

10  Forty  years  long  was  I  grieved  with  this  generation,  and 
said,  It  is  a  people  that  do  err  in  their  hearts,  for  they  have 
not  known  my  ways  : 

11  Unto  whom  I  sware  in  my  wrath,  that  they  should  not 
enter  into  my  rest. 

Psalm  xcvi.     CantaU  Domino. 

OSING  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song ;  sing  unto  the  Lord, 
all  the  whole  earth. 

2  Sing  unto  the  Lord,  and  praise  his  Name ;  be  telling  of 
his  salvation  from  day  to  day. 

3  Declare  his  honour  unto  the  heathen,  and  his  wonders 
unto  all  people. 

4  For  the  Lord  is  great,  and  cannot  worthily  be  praised ; 
he  is  more  to  be  feared  than  all  gods. 

5  As  for  all  the  gods  of  the  heathen,  they  are  but  idols ;  but 
it  is  the  Lord  that  made  the  heavens. 

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6  Glory  and  worship  are  before  him  ;  power  and  honour  are 
in  his  sanctuary. 

7  Ascribe  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  kindreds  of  the  people, 
ascribe  unto  the  Lord  worship  and  power. 

8  Ascribe  unto  the  Lord  the  honour  due  unto  his  Name ; 
bring  presents,  and  come  into  his  courts. 

9  O  worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness ;  let  the 
whole  earth  stand  in  awe  of  him. 

10  Tell  it  out  among  the  heathen,  that  the  Lord  is  King ; 
and  that  it  is  he  who  hath  made  the  round  world  so  fast  that 
it  cannot  be  moved  ;  and  how  that  he  shall  judge  the  people 
righteously. 

11  Let  the  heavens  rejoice,  and  let  the  earth  be  glad ;  let 
the  sea  make  a  noise,  and  all  that  therein  is. 

12  Let  the  field  be  joyful,  and  all  that  is  in  it ;  then  shall 
all  the  trees  of  the  wood  rejoice  before  the  Lord. 

13  For  he  cometh,  for  he  cometh  to  judge  the  earth  ;  and 
with  righteousness  to  judge  the  world,  and  the  people  with  his 
truth. 

Psalm  xcvii.    Bominus  regnavit. 

T^HE  Lord  is  King,  the  earth  may  be  glad  thereof ;  yea, 
-*-    the  multitude  of  the  isles  may  be*  glad  thereof. 

2  Clouds  and  darkness  are  round  about  him  :  righteousness 
and  judgment  are  the  habitation  of  his  seat. 

3  There  shall  go  a  fire  before  him,  and  burn  up  his  enemies 
on  every  side. 

4  His  lightnings  gave  shine  unto  the  world :  the  earth  saw 
it,  and  was  afraid. 

5  The  hills  melted  like  wax  at  the  presence  of  the  Lord  ; 
at  the  presence  of  the  Lord  of  the  whole  earth. 

6  The  heavens  have  declared  his  righteousness,  and  all  the 
people  have  seen  his  glory. 

7  Confounded  be  all  they  that  worship  carved  images,  and 
that  delight  in  vain  gods  :  worship  him,  all  ye  gods. 

8  Sion  heard  of  it,  and  rejoiced ;  and  the  daughters  of 
Judah  were  glad,  because  of  thy  judgments,  O  Lord. 

9  For  thou,  Lord,  art  higher  than  all  that  are  in  the  earth : 
thou  art  exalted  far  above  all  gods. 

10  O  ye  that  love  the  Lord,  see  that  ye  hate  the  thing 
which  is  evil  :  the  Lord  preserveth  the  souls  of  his  saints  ;  he 
shall  deliver  them  from  the  hand  of  the  ungodly. 

11  There  is  sprung  up  a  light  for  the  righteous,  and  joyful 
gladness  for  such  as  are  true-Hearted. 

12  Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  ye  righteous ;  and  give  thanks  for 
a  remembrance  of  his  holiness. 


Day  19.  (Ebcning  Pragtr* 

Psalm  xcviii.     Ca  21  ta  te  Bom  ino* 


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SING  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song ;  for  he  hath  done  mar- 


ellous  things. 


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2  With  his  own  right  hand,  and  with  his  holy  arm,  hath  he 
gotten  himself  the  victory. 

3  The  Lord  declared  his  salvation  ;  his  righteousness  hath 
he  openly  showed  in  the  sight  of  the  heathen. 

4  He  hath  remembered  his  mercy  and  truth  toward  the 
house  of  Israel ;  and  all  the  ends  of  the  world  have  seen  the 
salvation  of  our  God. 

5  Show  yourselves  joyful  unto  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands  ;  sing, 
rejoice,  and  give  thanks. 

6  Praise  the  Lord  upon  the  harp  ;  sing  to  the  harp  with  a 
psalm  of  thanksgiving. 

7  With  trumpets  also  and  shawms,  O  show  yourselves  joy- 
ful hefore  the  Lord,  the  King. 

8  Let  the  sea  make  a  noise,  and  all  that  therein  is ;  the 
round  world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

0  Let  the  floods  clap  their  hands,  and  let  the  hills  be  joyful 
together  before  the  Lord  ;  for  he  is  come  to  judge  the  earth. 

10  With  righteousness  shall  he  judge  the  world,  and  the 
people  with  equity. 

Psalm  xcix.    Bominus  regnavit. 

THE  Lord  is  King,  be  the  people  never  so  impatient ;  he 
sitteth  between  the  Cherubim,  be  the  earth  never  so  un- 
quiet. 

2  The  Lord  is  great  in  Sion,  and  high  above  all  people. 

3  They  shall  give  thanks  unto  thy  Name,  which  is  great, 
wonderful,  and  holy. 

4  The  King's  power  loveth  judgment;  thou  hast  prepared 
equity,  thou  hast  executed  judgment  and  righteousness  in 
Jacob. 

5  O  magnify  the  Lord  our  God,  and  fall  down  before  his 
footstool ;  for  he  is  holy. 

6  Moses  and  Aaron  among  his  priests,  and  Samuel  among 
such  as  call  upon  his  Name  :  these  called  upon  the  Lord,  and 
he  heard  them. 

7  He  spake  unto  them  out  of  the  cloudy  pillar ;  for  they 
kept  his  testimonies,  and  the  law  that  he  gave  them. 

8  Thou  heardest  them,  O  Lord  our  God  ;  thou  forgavest 
them,  O  God,  and  punishedst  their  own  inventions. 

9  O  magnify  the  Lord  our  God,  and  worship  him  upon  his 
holy  hill ;  for  the  Lord  our  God  is  holy. 

Psalm  c.    Jubilate  Deo. 

OBE  ye  joyful  in  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands  :  serve  the  Lord 
with  gladness,  and  come  before  his  presence  with  a  song. 

2  Be  ye  sure  that  the  Lord  he  is  God ;  it  is  he  that  hath 
made  usj  and  not  we  ourselves ;  we  are  his  people,  and  the 
sheep  of  his  pasture. 

3  O  go  your  way  into  his  gates  with  thanksgiving,  and  into 
his  courts  with  praise  ;  be  thankful  unto  him,  and  speak  good 
of  his  Name. 

4  For  the  Lord  is  gracious,  his  mercy  is  everlasting ;  and 
his  truth  endureth  from  generation  to  generation. 


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THE  PSALTER. 


Psalm  ci.    Miser icordi am  et  judicium. 
-j\  TY  song  shall  be  of  mercy  and  judgment ;  unto  thee,  O 
■^*-  Lord,  will  I  sing. 

2  O  let  me  have  understanding  in  the  way  of  godliness  ! 

3  When  wilt  thou  come  unto  me  ?  I  will  walk  in  my  house 
with  a  perfect  heart. 

4  I  will  take  no  wicked  thing  in  hand  ;  I  hate  the  sins  of 
unfaithfulness  ;  there  shall  no  such  cleave  unto  me. 

5  A  froward  heart  shall  depart  from  me  ;  I  will  not  know 
a  wicked  person. 

6  Whoso  privily  slandereth  his  neighbour,  him  will  I  de- 
stroy. 

7  Whoso  hath  also  a  proud  look  and  high  stomach,  I  will 
not  suffer  him. 

8  Mine  eyes  look  upon  such  as  are  faithful  in  the  land,  that 
they  may  dwell  with  me. 

9  Whoso  leadeth  a  godly  life,  he  shall  be  my  servant. 

10  There  shall  no  deceitful  person  dwell  in  my  house ;  he 
that  telleth  lies  shall  not  tarry  in  my  sight. 

11  I  shall  soon  destroy  all  the  ungodly  that  are  in  the  land ; 
that  I  may  root  out  all  wicked  doers  from  the  city  of  the  Lord. 

Day  20.  iftlommg  draper. 

Psalm  cii.    Damine,  exaudi. 

HEAR  my  prayer,  O  Lord,  and  let  my  crying  come  unto 
thee. 

2  Hide  not  thy  face  from  me  in  the  time  of  my  trouble  ; 
incline  thine  ear  unto  me  when  I  call ;  O  hear  me,  and  that 
right  soon. 

3  For  my  days  are  consumed  away  like  smoke,  and  my 
bones  are  burnt  up  as  it  were  a  firebrand. 

4  My  heart  is  smitten  down,  and  withered  like  grass ;  so 
that  I  forget  to  eat  my  bread. 

5  For  the  voice  of  my  groaning,  my  bones  will  scarce  cleave 
to  my  flesh. 

6  I  am  become  like  a  pelican  in  the  wilderness,  and  like  an 
owl  that  is  in  the  desert. 

7  I  have  watched,  and  am  even  as  it  were  a  sparrow,  that 
sitteth  alone  upon  the  house-top. 

8  Mine  enemies  revile  me  all  the  day  long ;  and  they  that 
are  mad  upon  me  are  sworn  together  against  me. 

9  For  I  have  eaten  ashes  as  it  were  bread,  and  mingled  my 
drink  with  weeping ; 

10  And  that,  because  of  thine  indignation  and  wrath  ;  for 
thou  hast  taken  me  up,  and  cast  me  down. 

11  My  days  are  gone  like  a  shadow,  and  I  am  withered  like 
grass. 

12  But  thou,  O  Lord,  shalt  endure  for  ever,  and  thy  re- 
membrance throughout  all  generations. 

13  Thou  shalt  arise,  and  have  mercy  upon  Sion  ;  for  it  is 
time  that  thou  have  mercy  upon  her,  yea,  the  time  is  come. 


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14  And  why  ?  thy  servants  think  upon  her  stones,  and  it 
pitieth  them  to  see  her  in  the  dust. 

15  The  heathen  shall  fear  thy  Name,  O  Lord  ;  and  all  the 
kings  of  the  earth  thy  Majesty  ;  . 

16  When  the  Lord  shall  build  up  Sion,  and  when  his  glory 
shall  appear  ; 

17  When  he  turneth  him  unto  the  prayer  of  the  poor  desti- 
tute, and  despiseth  not  their  desire. 

18  This  shall  be  written  for  those  that  come  after,  and  the 
people  which  shall  be  born  shall  praise  the  Lord. 

19  For  he  hath  looked  down  from  his  sanctuary  ;  out  of  the 
heaven  did  the  Lord  behold  the  earth  ; 

20  That  he  might  hear  the  mourning  of  such  as  are  in  cap- 
tivity, and  deliver  the  children  appointed  unto  death  ; 

21  That  they  may  declare  the  Name  of  the  Lord  in  Sion, 
and  his  worship  at  Jerusalem  ; 

22  When  the  people  are  gathered  together,  and  the  king- 
doms also,  to  serve  the  Lord. 

23  He  brought  down  my  strength  in  my  journey,  and  short- 
ened my  days. 

24  But  I  said,  O  my  God,  take  me  not  away  in  the  midst  of 
mine  age  ;  as  for  thy  years,  they  endure  throughout  all  gene- 
rations. 

25  Thou,  Lord,  in  the  beginning  hast  laid  the  foundation  of 
the  earth,  and  the  heavens  are  the  work  of  thy  hands. 

26  They  shall  perish,  but  thou  shalt  endure :  they  all  shall 
wax  old  as  doth  a  garment  ; 

27  And  as  a  vesture  shalt  thou  change  them,  and  they  shall 
be  changed  ;  but  thou  art  the  same,  and  thy  years  shall  not 
fail. 

28  The  children  of  thy  servants  shall  continue,  and  their 
seed  shall  stand  fast  in  thy  sight. 

Psalm  ciii.    Beiiedic,  ammo  mea. 

"OR  AISE  the  Lord,  O  my  soul ;  and  all  that  is  within  me, 
■*■    praise  his  holy  Name. 

2  Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul,  and  forget  not  all  his  benefits : 

3  Who  forgiveth  all  thy  sin,  and  healeth  all  thine  infirmities ; 

4  Who  saveth  thy  life  from  destruction,  and  crowneth  thee 
with  mercy  and  loving-kindness  ; 

5  Who  satisfieth  thy  mouth  with  good  things,  making  thee 
young  and  lusty  as  an  eagle. 

6  The  Lord  executeth  righteousness  and  judgment  for  all 
them  that  are  oppressed  with  wrong. 

7  He  showed  his  ways  unto  Moses,  his  works  unto  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel. 

8  The  Lord  is  full  of  compassion  and  mercy,  long-suffering, 
and  of  great  goodness. 

9  He  will  not  alway  be  chiding ;  neither  keepeth  he  his 
anger  for  ever. 

10  He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  after  our  sins  ;  nor  rewarded 
us  according  to  our  wickednesses. 


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Day  20. 


THE  PSALTER. 


11  For  look  how  high  the  heaven  is  in  comparison  of  the 
earth  ;  so  great  is  his  mercy  also  toward  them  that  fear  him. 

12  Look  how  wide  also  the  east  is  from  the  west ;  so  far 
hath  he  set  our  sins  from  us. 

13  Yea,  like  as  a  father  pitieth  his  own  children  ;  even  so  is 
the  Lord  merciful  unto  them  that  fear  him. 

14  For  he  knoweth  whereof  we  are  made ;  he  rememhereth 
that  we  are  but  dust. 

15  The  days  of  man  are  but  as  grass ;  for  he  flourisheth  as 
a  flower  of  the  field. 

16  For  as  soon  as  the  wind  goeth  over  it,  it  is  gone ;  and  the 
place  thereof  shall  know  it  no  more. 

17  But  the  merciful  goodness  of  the  Lord  endureth  for  ever 
and  ever  upon  them  that  fear  him ;  and  his  righteousness 
upon  children's  children  ; 

18  Even  upon  such  as  keep  his  covenant,  and  think  upon 
his  commandments  to  do  them. 

19  The  Lord  hath  prepared  his  seat  in  heaven,  and  his 
kingdom  ruleth  over  all. 

20  O  praise  the  Lord,  ye  angels  of  his,  ye  that  excel  in 
strength  ;  ye  that  fulfil  his  commandment,  and  hearken  unto 
the  voice  of  his  word. 

21  O  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  hosts  ;  ye  servants  of  his 
that  do  his  pleasure. 

22  O  speak  good  of  the  Lord,  all  ye  works  of  his,  in  all 
places  of  his  dominion  :  praise  thou  the  Lord,  O  my  soul. 


Day  20.  (JBiKtxmg  pvancr* 

Psalm  civ.    Bencdic.  anima  niea. 

PRAISE  the  Lord,  O  my  soul :  O  Lord  my  God,  thou  art 
become  exceeding  glorious ;  thou  art  clothed  with  majesty 
and  honour. 

2  Thou  deckest  thyself  with  light  as  it  were  with  a  garment, 
and  spreadest  out  the  heavens  like  a  curtain. 

3  Who  layeth  the  beams  of  his  chambers  in  the  waters,  and 
maketh  the  clouds  his  chariot,  and  walketh  upon  the  wings  of 
the  wind. 

4  He  maketh  his  angels  spirits,  and  his  ministers  a  flaming 
fire. 

5  He  laid  the  foundations  of  the  earth,  that  it  never  should 
move  at  any  time. 

6  Thou  coveredst  it  with  the  deep  like  as  with  a  garment ; 
the  waters  stand  in  the  hills. 

7  At  thy  rebuke  they  flee ;  at  the  voice  of  thy  thunder  they 
are  afraid. 

8  They  go  up  as  high  as  the  hills,  and  down  to  the  valleys  be- 
neath ;  even  unto  the  place  which  thou  hast  appointed  for  them. 

9  Thou  hast  set  them  their  bounds,  which  they  shall  not 
pass,  neither  turn  again  to  cover  the  earth. 

10  He  sendeth  the  springs  into  the  rivers,  which  run  among 
the  hills. 


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11  All  the  beasts  of  the  field  drink  thereof,  and  the  wild 
asses  quench  their  thirst. 

12  Beside  them  shall  the  fowls  of  the  air  have  their  habita- 
tion, and  sing  among  the  branches. 

13  He  watereth  the  hills  from  above ;  the  earth  is  filled 
with  the  fruit  of  thy  works. 

14  He  bringeth  forth  grass  for  the  cattle,  and  green  herb  for 
the  service  of  men  ; 

15  That  he  may  bring  food  out  of  the  earth,  and  wine 
that  maketu  glad  the  heart  of  man ;  and  oil  to  make  him 
a  cheerful  countenance,  and  bread  to  strengthen  man's 
heart. 

16  The  trees  of  the  Loed  also  are  full  of  sap ;  even  the 
cedars  of  Libanus  which  he  hath  planted  ; 

17  "Wherein  the  birds  make  their  nests ;  and  the  fir-trees 
are  a  dwelling  for  the  stork. 

18  The  high  hills  are  a  refuge  for  the  wild  goats  ;  and  so  are 
the  stony  rocks  for  the  conies. 

19  He  appointed  the  moon  for  certain  seasons,  and  the  sun 
knoweth  his  going  down. 

20  Thou  makest  darkness  that  it  may  be  night ;  wherein  all 
the  beasts  of  the  forests  do  move. 

21  The  lions,  roaring  after  their  prey,  do  seek  their  meat 
from  God. 

22  The  sun  ariseth,  and  they  get  them  away  together,  and 
lay  them  down  in  their  dens. 

23  Man  goeth  forth  to  his  work,  and  to  his  labour,  until 
the  evening. 

24  O  Lord,  how  manifold  are  thy  works !  in  wisdom  hast 
thou  made  them  all ;  the  earth  is  full  of  thy  riches. 

25  So  is  the  great  and  wide  sea  also ;  wherein  are  things 
creeping  innumerable,  both  small  and  great  beasts. 

26  There  go  the  ships,  and  there  is  that  Leviathan,  whom 
thou  hast  made  to  take  his  pastime  therein. 

27  These  wait  all  upon  thee,  that  thou  mayest  give  them 
meat  in  due  season. 

28  When  thou  givest  it  them,  they  gather  it ;  and  when 
thou  openest  thy  hand,  they  are  filled  with  good. 

29  When  thou  hidest  thy  face,  they  are  troubled :  when 
thou  takest  away  their  breath,  they  die,  and  are  turned  again 
to  their  dust. 

30  When  thou  lettest  thy  breath  go  forth,  they  shall  be 
made  ;  and  thou  shalt  renew  the  face  of  the  earth. 

31  The  glorious  Majesty  of  the  Lord  shall  endure  for  ever; 
the  Lord  shall  rejoice  in  his  works. 

32  The  earth  shall  tremble  at  the  look  of  him ;  if  he  do 
but  touch  the  hills,  they  shall  smoke. 

33  I  will  sing  unto  the  Lord  as  long  as  I  live  ;  1  will  praise 
my  God  while  I  have  my  being. 

34  And  so  shall  my  words  please  him :  my  joy  shall  be  in 
the  Lord. 

35  As  for  sinners,  they  shall  be  consumed  out  of  the  earth, 


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Day  21. 


THE  PSALTER. 


and  the  ungodly  shall  come  to  an  end.   Praise  thou  the  Lord, 
O  my  soul.     Praise  the  Lord. 


Day  21. 


.ptornmcf  ^rajrer. 


Psalm  cv.    Confitemini  Domino. 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  and  call  upon  his  Name  ; 
tell  the  people  what  things  he  hath  done. 

2  O  let  your  songs  be  of  him,  and  praise  him  ;  and  let  your 
talking  be  of  all  his  wondrous  works. 

3  Rejoice  in  his  holy  Name ;  let  the  heart  of  them  rejoice 
that  seek  the  Lord. 

4  Seek  the  Lord  and  his  strength  ;  seek  his  face  evermore. 

5  Remember  the  marvellous  works  that  he  hath  done ;  his 
wonders,  and  the  judgments  of  his  mouth  ; 

6  O  ye  seed  of  Abraham  his  servant,  ye  children  of  Jacob 
his  chosen. 

7  He  is  the  Lsrd  our  God;  his  judgments  are  in  all  the 
world. 

8  He  hath  been  alway  mindful  of  his  covenant  and  promise, 
that  he  made  to  a  thousand  generations  ; 

9  Even  the  covenant  that  he  made  with  Abraham;    and 
the  oath  that  he  sware  unto  Isaac ; 

10  And  appointed  the  same  unto  Jacob  for  a  law,  and  to 
Israel  for  an  everlasting  testament ; 

11  Saying,  Unto  thee  will  I  give  the  land  of  Canaan,  the 
lot  of  your  inheritance  : 

12  When  there  were  yet  but  a  few  of  them, 
strangers  in  the  land ; 

13  What  time  as  they  went  from  one  nation  to 
from  one  kingdom  to  another  people ; 

II  He  suffered  no  man  to  do  them  wrong,  but  reproved 
even  kings  for  their  sakes ; 

15  Touch  not  mine  Anointed,  and  do  my  prophets  no  harm. 

16  Moreover,  he  called  for  a  dearth  upon  the  land,  and 
destroyed  all  the  provision  of  bread. 

17  But  he  had  sent  a  man  before  them,  even  Joseph,  who 
was  sold  to  be  a  bond-servant ; 

18  Whose  feet  they  hurt  in  the  stocks ;  the  iron  entered  into 
his  soul ; 

19  Until  the  time  came  that  his  cause  was  known :  the 
word  of  the  Lord  tried  him. 

20  The  king  sent,  and  delivered  him  ;  the  prince  of  the 
people  let  him  go  free. 

21  He  made  him  lord  also  of  his  house,  and  ruler  of  all  his 
substance  ; 

22  That  he  might  inform  his  princes  after  his  will,  and 
teach  his  senators  wisdom. 

23  Israel  also  came  into  Egypt,  and  Jacob  was  a  stranger  in 
the  land  of  Ham. 

24  And  he  increased  his  people  exceedingly,  and  made 
them  stronger  than  their  enemies ; 


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Day  21. 


25  Whose  heart  turned  so,  that  they  hated  his  people,  and 
dealt  untruly  with  his  servants. 

26  Then  sent  he  Moses  lus  servant,  and  Aaron  -whom  he 
had  chosen. 

27  And  these  showed  his  tokens  among  them,  and  wonders 
in  the  land  of  Ham. 

28  He  sent  darkness,  and  it  was  dark ;  and  they  were  not 
obedient  unto  his  word. 

29  He  turned  their  waters  into  blood,  and  slew  their  fish. 

30  Their  land  brought  forth  frogs  ;  yea,  even  in  their  kings' 
chambers. 

31  He  spake  the  word,  and  there  came  all  manner  of  flies, 
and  lice  in  all  their  quarters, 

32  He  gave  them  hailstones  for  rain  ;  and  flames  of  fire  in 
their  land. 

33  He  smote  their  vines  also  and  fig-trees ;  and  destroyed 
the  trees  that  were  in  their  coasts. 

31  He  spake  the  word,  and  the  grasshoppers  came,  and 
caterpillars  innumerable,  and  did  eat  up  all  the  grass  in  their 
land,  and  devoured  the  fruit  of  their  ground. 

35  He  smote  all  the  first-born  in  their  land  ;  even  the  chief 
of  all  their  strength. 

36  He  brought  them  forth  also  with  silver  and  gold ;  there 
was  not  one  feeble  person  among  their  tribes. 

37  Egypt  was  glad  at  their  departing ;  for  they  were  afraid 
of  them. 

38  He  spread  out  a  cloud  to  be  a  covering ;  and  fire  to  give 
light  in  the  night-season. 

39  At  their  desire  he  brought  quails  ;  and  he  filled  them 
with  the  bread  of  heaven. 

40  He  opened  the  rock  of  stone,  and  the  waters  flowed  out, 
so  that  rivers  ran  in  the  dry  places. 

41  For  why  ?  he  remembered  his  holy  promise ;  and  Abra- 
ham his  servant. 

42  And  he  brought  forth  his  people  with  joy,  and  his  chosen 
with  gladness ; 

43  And  gave  them  the  lands  of  the  heathen  ;  and  they  took 
the  labours  of  the  people  in  possession  ; 

44  That  they  might  keep  Ins  statutes,  and  observe  his  laws. 

Day  21.  Abetting  ^ragcr. 

Psalm  cvi.     Confitemini  Domino. 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord  ;  for  he  is  gracious,  and  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

2  Who*  can  express  the  noble  acts  of  the  Lord,  or  show 
forth  all  his  praise  ? 

3  Blessed  are  they  that  alway  keep  judgment,  and  do 
righteousness. 

4  Remember  me.  O  Lord,  according  to  the  favour  that  thou 
bearest  unto  thy  people ;  O  visit  me  with  thy  salvation  ; 

5  That  I  may  see  the  felicity  of  thy  chosen,  and  rejoico 


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Day  21.  THE  PSALTEK. 

in  the  gladness  of  thy  people,  and  give  thanks  with  thine 
inheritance. 

6  We  have  sinned  with  our  fathers ;  we  have  done  amiss, 
and  dealt  wickedly. 

7  Our  fathers  regarded  not  thy  wonders  in  Egypt,  neither 
kept  they  thy  great  goodness  in  remembrance  ;  but  were  dis- 
obedient at  the  sea,  even  at  the  Red  Sea. 

8  Nevertheless,  he  helped  them  for  his  Name's  sake,  that 
he  might  make  his  power  to  be  known. 

9  He  rebuked  the  Red  Sea  also,  and  it  was  dried  up  ;  so  he 
led  them  through  the  deep,  as  through  a  wilderness. 

10  And  he  saved  them  from  the  adversary's  hand,  and 
delivered  them  from  the  hand  of  the  enemy. 

11  As  for  those  that  troubled  them,  the  waters  overwhelmed 
them  ;  there  was  not  one  of  them  left. 

12  Then  believed  they  his  words,  and  sang  praise  unto 
him. 

13  But  within  a  while  they  forgat  his  works,  and  would  not 
abide  his  counsel. 

14  But  lust  came  upon  them  in  the  wilderness,  and  they 
tempted  God  in  the  desert. 

15  And  he  gave  them  their  desire,  and  sent  leanness  withal 
into  their  soul. 

16  They  angered  Moses  also  in  the  tents,  and  Aaron  the 
saint  of  the  Lord. 

17  So  the  earth  opened,  and  swallowed  up  Dathan,  and 
covered  the  congregation  of  Abiram. 

18  And  the  fire  was  kindled  in  their  company ;  the  flame 
burnt  up  the  ungodly. 

19  They  made  a  calf  in  Horeb,  and  worshipped  the  molten 
image. 

20  Thus  they  turned  their  glory  into  the  similitude  of  a  calf 
that  eateth  hay. 

21  And  they  forgat  God  their  Saviour,  who  had  done  so 
great  things  in  Egypt ; 

22  Wondrous  works  in  the  land  of  Ham ;  and  fearful  things 
by  the  Red  Sea. 

23  So  he  said  he  would  have  destroyed  them,  had  not  Moses 
his  chosen  stood  before  him  in  the  gap,  to  turn  away  his  wrath- 
ful indignation,  lest  he  should  destroy  them. 

24  Yea,  they  thought  scorn  of  that  pleasant  land,  and  gave 
no  credence  unto  his  word  ; 

25  But  murmured  in  their  tents,  and  hearkened  not  unto 
the  voice  of  the  Lord. 

26  Then  lift  he  up  his  hand  against  them,  to  overthrow 
them  in  the  wilderness ; 

27  To  cast  out  their  seed  among  the  nations,  and  to  scatter 
them  in  the  lands. 

28  They  joined  themselves  unto  Baal-peor,  and  ate  the 
offerings  of  the  dead. 

29  Thus  they  provoked  him  to  anger  with  their  own  inven- 
tions ;  and  the  plague  was  great  among  them. 


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Day  22. 


30  Then  stood  up  Phinees,  and  prayed  ;  and  so  the  plague 
ceased. 

31  And  that  was  counted  unto  him  for  righteousness, 
among  all  posterities  for  evermore. 

32  They  angered  him  also  at  the  waters  of  strife,  so  that  he 
punished  Moses  for  their  sakes  ; 

33  Because  they  provoked  his  spirit,  so  that  he  spake  un- 
advisedly with  his  lips. 

34  >i  either  destroyed  they  the  heathen,  as  the  Lord  com- 
manded them  ; 

35  But  were  mingled  among  the  heathen,  and  learned  their 
works. 

36  Insomuch  that  they  worshipped  their  idols,  which  turned 
to  their  own  decay;  yea,  they  offered  their  sons  and  their 
daughters  unto  devils ; 

37  And  shed  innocent  hlood,  even  the  blood  of  their  sons 
and  of  their  daughters,  whom  they  offered  unto  the  idols  of 
Canaan ;  and  the  land  was  defiled  with  blood. 

38  Thus  were  they  stained  with  their  own  works,  and  went 
a  whoring  with  their  own  inventions. 

39  Therefore  was  the  wrath  of  the  Lord  kindled  against  his 
people,  insomuch  that  he  abhorred  his  own  inheritance. 

40  And  he  gave  them  over  into  the  hand  of  the  heathen  ; 
and  they  that  hated  them  were  lords  over  them. 

41  Their  enemies  oppressed  them,  and  had  them  in  sub- 
jection. 

42  Many  a  time  did  he  deliver  them  :  but  they  rebelled 
against  him  with  their  own  inventions,  and  were  brought  down 
in  their  wickedness. 

43  Nevertheless,  when  he  saw  their  adversity,  he  heard  their 
complaint. 

44  lie  thought  upon  his  covenant,  and  pitied  them,  accord- 
ing unto  the  multitude  of  his  mercies ;  yea,  he  made  all  those 
that  led  them  away  captive  to  pity  them. 

45  Deliver  us,  O  Lord  our  God,  and  gather  us  from  among 
the  heathen  ;  that  we  may  give  thanks  unto  thy  holy  Name, 
and  make  our  boast  of  thy  praise. 

4^j  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel,  from  everlasting,  and 
world  without  end  ■,  and  let  all  the  people  say,  Amen. 

Day  22.  fHorning  Prager. 

Psalm  cvii.     Confitemini  Domino. 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord  ;  for  he  is  gracious,  and  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

2  Let  them  give  thanks  whom  the  Lord  hath  redeemed,  and 
delivered  from  the  hand  of  the  enemy  ; 

3  And  gathered  them  out  of  the  lands,  from  the  east,  and 
from  the  west ;  from  the  north,  and  from  the  south. 

4  They  went  astray  in  the  wilderness  out  of  the  way,  and 
found  no  city  to  dwell  in. 


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THE  PSALTEK. 


5  Hungry  and  thirsty,  their  soul  fainted  in  them. 

6  So  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in  their  troubie,  and  he  de- 
livered them  from  their  distress. 

7  He  led  them  forth  by  the  right  way,  that  they  might  go  to 
the  city  where  they  dwelt. 

8  O  that  men  Mould  therefore  praise  the  Lord  for  his  good- 
ness ;  and  declare  the  wonders  that  he  doeth  for  the  children 
of  men ! 

9  For  he  satisfieth  the  empty  soul,  and  filleth  the  hungry 
soul  with  goodness. 

10  Such  as  sit  in  darkness,  and  in  the  shadow  of  death, 
being  fast  bound  in  misery  and  iron  : 

11  Because  they  rebelled  against  the  words  of  the  Lord,  and 
lightly  regarded  the  counsel  of  the  Most  Highest : 

12  He  also  brought  down  their  heart  through  heaviness: 
they  fell  down,  and  there  was  none  to  help  them. 

13  So  when  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble,  he  de- 
livered them  out  of  their  distress. 

14  For  he  brought  them  out  of  darkness,  and  out  of  the 
shadow  of  death,  and  brake  their  bonds  in  sunder. 

15  O  that  men  would  therefore  praise  the  Lord  for  his  good- 
ness ;  and  declare  the  wonders  that  he  doeth  for  the  children 
of  men ! 

16  For  he  hath  broken  the  gates  of  brass,  and  smitten  the 
bars  of  iron  in  sunder. 

17  Foolish  men  are  plagued  for  their  offence,  and  because 
of  their  wickedness. 

18  Their  soul  abhorred  all  manner  of  meat,  and  they  were 
even  hard  at  death's  door. 

19  So  when  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble,  he 
delivered  them  out  of  their  distress. 

20  He  sent  his  word,  and  healed  them ;  and  they  were  saved 
from  their  destruction. 

21  O  that  men  would  therefore  praise  the  Lord  for  his  good- 
ness ;  and  declare  the  wonders  that  he  doeth  for  the  children 
of  men ! 

22  That  they  would  offer  unto  him  the  sacrifice  of  thanks- 
giving, and  tell  out  his  works  with  gladness ! 

23  They  that  go  down  to  the  sea  in  ships,  and  occupy  their 
business  in  great  waters ; 

24  These  men  see  the  works  of  the  Lord,  and  his  wonders  in 
the  deep. 

25  For  at  his  word  the  stormy  wind  ariseth,  which  lifteth  up 
the  waves  thereof. 

26  They  are  carried  up  to  the  heaven,  and  down  again  to 
the  deep ;  their  soul  melteth  away  because  of  the  trouble. 

27  They  reel  to  and  fro,  and  stagger  like  a  drunken  man, 
and  are  at  their  wit's  end. 

28  So  when  they  cry  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble,  he  de- 
livereth  them  out  of  their  distress. 

29  For  he  raaketh  the  storm  to  cease,  so  that  the  waves 
thereof  are  still. 


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TIIE  PSALTER.  Day  22. 


30  Then  are  they  glad,  because  they  are  at  rest ;  and  so  he 
bringeth  them  unto  the  haven  where  they  would  be. 

31  O  that  men  would  therefore  praise  the  Lord  for  hi9 
goodness  ;  and  declare  the  wonders  that  he  doeth  for  the 
children  of  men ! 

32  That  they  would  exalt  him  also  in  the  congregation  of 
the  people,  and  praise  him  in  the  seat  of  the  elders  ! 

33  Who  turneth  the  floods  into  a  wilderness,  and  drieth  up 
the  water-springs. 

34  A  fruitful  land  maketh  he  barren,  for  the  wickedness  of 
them  that  dwell  therein. 

35  Again,  he  maketh  the  wilderness  a  standing  water,  and 
water-springs  of  a  dry  ground. 

36  And  there  he  setteth  the  hungry,  that  they  may  build 
them  a  city  to  dwell  in  ; 

37  That  they  may  sow  their  land,  and  plant  vineyards,  to 
yield  them  fruits  of  increase. 

38  He  blesseth  them,  so  that  they  multiply  exceedingly ; 
and  suffereth  not  their  cattle  to  decrease. 

39  And  again,  when  they  are  minished  and  brought  low 
through  oppression,  through  any  plague  or  trouble  ; 

4#   Though  he  suffer  them  to  be  evil-entreated  through 
tyrants,  and  let  them  wander  out  of  the  way  in  the  wilderness  ; 
"  41  Yet  helpeth  he  the  poor  out  of  misery,  and  maketh  him 
households  like  a  flock  of  sheep. 

42  The  righteous  will  consider  this,  and  rejoice ;  and  the 
mouth  of  all  wickedness  shall  be  stopped. 

43  Whoso  is  wise,  will  ponder  these  things ;  and  they  shall 
understand  the  loving-kindness  of  the  Lord. 

Day  22.  ^Buttling  ^ragcr* 

Psalm  cviii.    Paratum  cor  meum. 
GOD,  my  heart  is  ready,  my  heart  is  ready  ;  I  will  sing, 


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and  give  praise  with  the  best  member  that  I  have. 

2  Awake,  thou  lute  and  harp ;  I  myself  will  awake  right  early. 

3  I  will  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O  Loud,  among  the  people  ; 
I  will  sing  praises  unto  thee  among  the  nations. 

4  For  thy  mercy  is  greater  than  the  heavens,  and  thy  truth 
reacheth  unto  the  clouds. 

5  Set  up  thyself,  O  God,  above  the  heavens,  and  thy  glory 
above  all  the  earth  ; 

6  That  thy  beloved  may  be  delivered :  let  thy  right  hand 
save  them,  and  hear  thou  me. 

7  God  hath  spoken  in  his  holiness  ;  I  will  rejoice  therefore, 
and  divide  Sichem,  and  mete  out  the  valley  of  Succoth. 

8  Gilead  is  mine,  and  Manasses  is  mine ;   Ephraim  also  is 
the  strength  of  my  head  ; 

9  Judah  is  my  law-giver ;  Moab  is  my  wash-pot ;  over  Edom 
will  I  cast  out  my  shoe  ;  upon  Philistia  will  I  triumph. 

10  Who  will  lead  me  into  the  strong  city  ?  and  who  will 
bring  me  into  Edom  ? 

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Day  22.  THE  PSALTER. 


11  Hast  not  thou  forsaken  us,  O  God  ?  and  wilt  not  thou, 
O  God,  go  forth  with  our  hosts  ? 

12  O  help  us  against  the  enemy :  for  vain  is  the  help  of  man. 

13  Through  God  we  shall  do  great  acts ;  and  it  is  he  that 
shall  tread  down  our  enemies. 

Psalm  cix.    Beus  laudum. 

TTOLD  not  thy  tongue,  O  God  of  my  praise  ;  for  the  mouth 
-LJ-  of  the  ungodly,  yea,  the  mouth  of  the  deceitful  is  opened 
upon  me. 

2  And  they  have  spoken  against  me  with  false  tongues  ;  they 
compassed  me  about  also  with  words  of  hatred,  and  fought 
against  me  without  a  cause. 

3  For  the  love  that  I  had  unto  them,  lo,  they  take  now  my 
contrary  part ;  but  I  give  myself  unto  prayer. 

4  Thus  have  they  rewarded  me  evil  for  good,  and  hatred  for 
my  good  will. 

5  Set  thou  an  ungodly  man  to  be  ruler  over  him,  and  let 
Satan  stand  at  his  right  hand. 

6  When  sentence  is  given  upon  liim,  let  him  be  condemned  ; 
and  let  his  prayer  be  turned  into  sin. 

7  Let  his  days  be  few  ;  and  let  another  take  his  office. 

8  Let  his  chfldren  be  fatherless,  and  his  wife  a  widow. 

9  Let  his  children  be  vagabonds,  aud  beg  their  bread ;  let 
them  seek  it  also  out  of  desolate  places. 

10  Let  the  extortioner  consume  all  that  he  hath ;  and  let 
the  stranger  spoil  his  labour. 

11  Let  there  be  no  man  to  pity  liim,  nor  to  have  compassion 
upon  his  fatherless  children. 

12  Let  his  posterity  be  destroyed ;  and  in  the  next  genera- 
tion let  his  name  be  clean  put  out. 

13  Let  the  wickedness  of  his  fathers  be  had  in  remembrance 
in  the  sight  of  the  Lord  ;  and  let  not  the  sin  of  his  mother  be 
done  away. 

14  Let  them  alway  be  before  the  Lord,  that  he  may  root 
out  the  memorial  of  them  from  off  the  earth ; 

15  And  that,  because  his  mind  was  not  to  do  good ;  but  per- 
secuted the  poor  helpless  man,  that  he  might  slay  him  that 
was  vexed  at  the  heart. 

16  His  delight  was  in  cursing,  and  it  shall  happen  unto  him  ; 
he  loved  not  blessing,  therefore  shall  it  be  far  from  him. 

17  He  clothed  himself  with  cursing  like  as  with  a  raiment, 
and  it  shall  come  into  his  bowels  like  water,  and  like  oil  into 
his  bones. 

18  Let  it  be  unto  him  as  the  cloak  that  he  hath  upon  him, 
and  as  the  girdle  that  he  is  always  girded  withal. 

19  Let  it  thus  happen  from  the  Lord  unto  mine  enemies, 
and  to  those  that  speak  evil  against  my  souL 

20  But  deal  thou  with  me,  O  Lord  God,  according  unto  thy 
Name  ;  for  sweet  is  thy  mercy. 

21  O  deliver  me,  for'  I  am  helpless  and  poor,  and  my  heart 
is  wounded  within  me. 

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THE  PSALTER.  Day  23. 


22  I  go  hence  like  the  shadow  that  departeth,  and  am  driven 
away  as  the  grasshopper. 

23  My  knees  are  weak  through  fasting ;  toy  flesh  i3  dried  up 
for  want  of  fatness. 

24  I  became  also  a  reproach  unto  them  :  they  that  looked 
upon  me  slmked  their  heads. 

25  Help  me,  O  Lord  my  God  ;  O  save  me  according  to  thy 
mercy ; 

2-3  And  they  shall  know  how  that  this  is  thy  hand,  and  that 
thou,  Lord,  hast  done  it. 

27  Though  they  curse,  yet  bless  thou  ;  and  let  them  be  con- 
founded that  rise  up  against  me  ;  but  let  thy  servant  rejoice. 

28  Let  mine  adversaries  be  clothed  with  shame  ;  and  let 
them  cover  themselves  with  their  own  confusion,  as  with  a 
cloak. 

29  As  for  me,  I  will  give  great  thanks  unto  the  Lord  with 
my  mouth,  and  praise  him  among  the  multitude  ; 

30  For  he  shall  stand  at  the  right  hand  of  the  poor,  to  save 
his  soul  from  unrighteous  judges. 

Day  23.  J&ornmg  l^ratrtr. 

Psalm  ex.     Dixit  Dominus. 

THE  Lord  said  unto  my  Lord,  Sit  thou  on  my  right  hand, 
until  I  make  thine  enemies  thy  footstool. 

2  The  Lord  shall  send  the  rod  of  thy  power  out  of  Sion  :  be 
thou  ruler,  even  in  the  midst  among  thine  enemies. 

3  In  the  day  of  thy  power  shall  the  people  offer  thee  free- 
will offerings  with  an  holy  worship  :  the  dew  of  thy  birth  is  of 
the  womb  of  the  morning. 

4  The  Lord  sware,  and  will  not  repent,  Thou  art  a  Priest 
for  ever  after  the  order  of  Melchizedech. 

5  The  Lord  upon  thy  right  hand  shall  wound  even  king3  in 
the  day  of  his  wrath. 

6  He  shall  judge  among  the  heathen  ;  he  shall  fill  the  places 
with  the  dead  bodies,  and  smite  in  sunder  the  heads  over  divers 
countries. 

7  He  shall  drink  of  the  brook  in  the  way ;  therefore  shall  he 
lift  up  his  head. 

Psalm  cxi.     Confitebor  tibi. 

WILL  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  with  my  whole  heart, 
J-  secretly  among  the  faithful,  and  in  the  congregation. 

2  The  works  of  the  Lord  are  great,  sought  out  of  all  them 
that  have  pleasure  therein. 

3  His  work  is  worthy  to  be  praised  and  had  in  honour,  and 
his  righteousness  endureth  for  ever. 

4  The  merciful  and  gracious  Lord  hath  so  done  his  marvel- 
lous works,  that  they  ought  to  be  had  in  remembrance. 

5  He  hath  given  meat  unto  them  that  fear  him ;  he  shall 
ever  be  mindful  of  his  covenant. 

6  He  hath  showed  his  people  the  power  of  his  works,  that  he 
may  give  them  the  heritage  of  the  heathen. 

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Day  23. 


THE  PSALTER. 


7  The  works  of  his  hands  are  verity  and  judgment ;  all  his 
commandments  are  true. 

8  They  stand  fast  for  ever  and  ever,  and  are  done  in  truth 
and  equity. 

9  He  sent  redemption  unto  his  people  ;  he  hath  commanded 
his  covenant  for  ever ;  holy  and  reverend  is  his  Name. 

10  The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  beginning  of  wisdom  ;  a  good 
understanding  have  all  they  that  do  thereafter ;  the  praise  of 
it  endureth  for  ever. 

Psalm  cxii.    Beatus  vir. 

BLESSED  is  the  man  that  feareth  the  Lord  ;  he  hath  great 
delight  in  his  commandments. 

2  His  seed  shall  be  mighty  upon  earth ;  the  generation  ©f 
the  faithful  shall  be  blessed. 

3  Riches  and  plenteousness  shall  be  in  liis  house  ;  and  his 
righteousness  endureth  for  ever. 

4  Unto  the  godly  there  ariseth  up  light  in  the  darkness  ;  he 
is  merciful,  loving,  and  righteous. 

5  A  good  man  is  merciful,  and  lendeth  ;  and  will  guide  his 
words  with  discretion. 

6  For  he  shall  never  be  moved  :  and  the  righteous  shall  be 
had  in  everlasting  remembrance. 

7  He  will  not  be  afraid  of  any  evil  tidings ;  for  his  heart 
standeth  fast,  and  believeth  in  the  Lord. 

8  His  heart  is  stablished,  and  will  not  shrink,  until  he  see 
his  desire  upon  his  enemies. 

9  He  hath  dispersed  abroad,  and  given  to  the  poor,  and  his 
righteousness  remaineth  for  ever;  his  horn  shall  be  exalted 
with  honour. 

10  The  ungodly  shall  see  it,  and  it  shall  grieve  him  ;  he  shall 
gnash  with  his  teeth,  and  consume  away ;  the  desire  of  the 
ungodly  shall  perish. 

Psalm  cxiii.    Laudate,  pueiH. 

PRAISE  the  Lord,  ye  servants ;  O  praise  the  Name  of  the 
Lord. 

2  Blessed  be  the  Name  of  the  Lord  from  this  time  forth  for 
evermore. 

3  The  Lord's  Name  is  praised  from  the  rising  up  of  the  sun 
unto  the  going  down  of  the  same. 

4  The  Lord  is  high  above  all  heathen,  and  his  glory  above 
the  heavens. 

5  Who  is  like  unto  the  Lord  our  God,  that  hath  his  dwell- 
ing so  high,  and  yet  humbleth  himself  to  behold  the  things  that 
are  in  heaven  and  earth  ! 

6  He  taketh  up  the  simple  out  of  the  dust,  and  lifteth  the 
poor  out  of  the  mire  : 

7  That  he  may  set  him  with  the  princes,  even  with  the 
princes  of  his  people. 

8  He  maketh  the  barren  woman  to  keep  house,  and  to  be  a 
joyful  mother  of  children. 


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THE  PSALTER.  &*y  23. 


Day  23.  Abetting  13ragn\ 

Psalm  cxiv.    In  exitu  Israel. 

WHEN  Israel  came  out  of  Egypt,  and  the  house  of  Jacob 
from  among  the  strange  people, 

2  Judah  was  his  sanctuary,  and  Israel  his  dominion. 

3  The  sea  saw  that,  and  tied  ;  Jordan  was  driven  back. 

4  The  mountains  skipped  like  rams,  and  the  little  hills  like 
young  sheep. 

5  What  aileth  thee,  O  thou  sea,  that  thou  fleddest?  and 
thou  Jordan,  that  thou  wast  driven  back  ? 

6  Ye  mountains,  that  ye  skipped  like  rams  ?  and  ye  little 
hills,  like  young  sheep  ? 

7  Tremble,  thou  earth,  at  the  presence  of  the  Lord  ;  at  the 
presence  of  the  God  of  Jacob  ; 

8  Who  turned  the  hard  rock  into  a  standing  water,  and  the 
flint-stone  into  a  springing  well. 

Psalm  cxv.    Non  nobis,  Domine, 

"V^OT  unto  us,  O  Lord,  not  unto  us,  but  unto  thy  Name 
-^  give  the  praise  ;  for  thy  loving  mercy,  and  for  thy  truth's 
sake. 

2  Wherefore  shall  the  heathen  sav,  Where  is  now  their 
God? 

3  As  for  our  God,  he  is  in  heaven :  he  hath  done  whatsoever 
pleased  him. 

4  Their  idols  are  silver  and  gold,  even  the  work  of  men's 
hands. 

5  They  have  mouths,  and  speak  not ;  eyes  have  they,  and 
see  not. 

6  They  have  ears,  and  hear  not ;  noses  have  they,  and  smell 
not. 

7  They  have  hands,  and  handle  not ;  feet  have  they,  and 
walk  not ;  neither  speak  they  through  their  throat. 

8  They  that  make  them  are  like  unto  them  ;  and  so  are  all 
such  as  put  their  trust  in  them. 

9  But  thou,  house  of  Israel,  trust  thou  in  the  Lord  ;  he  is 
their  succour  and  defence. 

10  Ye  house  of  Aaron,  put  your  trust  in  the  Lord  ;  he  is 
their  helper  and  defender. 

11  Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  put  your  trust  in  the  Lord  ;  he 
is  their  helper  and  defender. 

12  The  Lord  hath  been  mindful  of  us,  and  he  shall  bless 
us ;  even  he  shall  bless  the  house  of  Israel,  he  shall  bless  the 
house  of  Aaron. 

13  He  shall  bless  them  that  fear  the  Lord,  both  small  and 
great. 

14  The  Lord  shall  increase  you  more  and  more,  you  and 
your  children. 

15  Ye  are  the  blessed  of  the  Lord,  who  made  heaven  and 
earth. 

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Dzy  24. 


THE  PSALTER. 


16  All  the  whole  heavens  are  the  Lord's  ;  the  earth  hath 
he  given  to  the  children  of  men. 

17  The  dead  praise  not  thee,  O  Lord,  neither  all  they  that 
go  down  into  silence. 

18  But  we  will  praise  the  Lord,  from  this  time  forth  for 
evermore.    Praise  the  Lord. 

Day  24 .  jfttornmcy  ^ragcr* 

Psalm  cxvi.    Bilexi,  quoniam. 

I  AM  well  pleased  that  the  Lord  hath  heard  the  voice  of 
my  prayer ; 

2  That  he  hath  inclined  his  ear  unto  me ;  therefore  will  I 
call  upon  him  as  long  as  I  live. 

3  The  snares  of  death  compassed  me  round  about,  and  the 
pains  of  hell  gat  hold  upon  me. 

4  I  shall  find  trouble  and  heaviness,  and  I  will  call  upon 
the  Name  of  the  Lord  ;  O  Lord,  I  beseech  thee,  deliver  my 
soul. 

5  Gracious  is  the  Lord,  and  righteous ;  yea,  our  God  is 
merciful. 

6  The  Lord  preserveth  the  simple :  I  was  in  miser)',  and  he 
helped  me. 

7  Turn  again  then  unto  thy  rest,  O  my  soul ;  for  the  Lord 
hath  rewarded  thee. 

8  And  why?  thou  hast  delivered  my  soul  from  death, 
mine  eyes  from  tears,  and  my  feet  from  falling. 

9  I  will  walk  before  the  Lord  in  the  land  of  the  living. 

10  I  believed,  and  therefore  will  I  speak ;  but  I  was  sore 
troubled  :  I  said  in  my  haste,  All  men  are  Mars. 

11  What  reward  shall  I  give  unto  the  Lord,  for  all  the 
benefits  that  he  hath  done  unto  me  ? 

12  I  will  receive  the  cup  of  salvation,  and  call  upon  the 
Name  of  the  Lord. 

13  I  will  pay  my  vows  now  in  the  presence  of  all  his 
people  :  right  dear  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord  is  the  death  of  his 
saints. 

14  Behold,  O  Lord,  how  that  I  am  thy  servant ;  I  am  thy 
servant,  and  the  son  of  thy  handmaid  ;  thou  hast  broken  my 
bonds  in  sunder. 

15  I  will  offer  to  thee  the  sacrifice  of  thanksgiving,  and  will 
call  upon  the  Name  of  the  Lord. 

16  I  will  pay  my  vows  unto  the  Lord,  in  the  sight  of  all  his 
people,  in  the  courts  of  the  Lord's  house ;  even  in  the  midst 
of  thee,  O  Jerusalem.    Praise  the  Lord. 

Psalm  cxvii.     Laudato  Dominum. 

O  PRAISE  the  Lord,  all  ye  heathen  ;  praise  him,  all  ye 
nations. 
2  For  his  merciful  kindness  is  ever  more  and  more  towards 
us ;  and  the  truth  of  the  Lord  endureth  for  ever.    Praise  the 

Lord. 


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THE  PSALTER.  Day  2-1. 


Psalm  cxviii.     Confitemini  Domino. 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  he  is  gracious  ;  because 
his  mercy  endureth  for  ever- 

2  Let  Israel  now  confess  that  he  is  gracious,  and  that  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

3  Let  the  house  of  Aaron  now  confess,  that  his  mercy  en- 
dureth for  ever. 

4  Yea,  let  them  now  that  fear  the  Lord  confess,  that  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

5  1  called  upon  the  Lord  in  trouble  ;  and  the  Lord  heard 
me  at  large. 

6  The  Lord  is  on  my  side  ;  I  will  not  fear  what  man  doeth 
unto  me. 

7  The  Lord  taketh  my  part  with  them  that  help  me ;  there- 
fore shall  I  see  my  desire  upon  mine  enemies. 

8  It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord,  than  to  put  any  con- 
fidence in  man. 

0  It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord,  than  to  put  any  con- 
fidence in  princes. 

10  All  nations  compassed  me  round  about ;  but  in  the 
Name  of  the  Lord  will  I  destroy  them. 

11  They  kept  me  in  on  every  side,  they  kept  me  in,  I  say,  on 
every  side  ;  but  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord  will  I  destroy  them. 

12  They  came  about  me  like  bees,  and  are  extinct  even  as 
the  fire  among  the  thorns ;  for  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord  I  will 
destroy  them. 

13  Thou  hast  thrust  sore  at  me,  that  I  might  fall ;  but  the 
Lord  was  my  help. 

li  The  Lord  is  my  strength,  and  my  song ;  and  is  become 
my  salvation. 

15  The  voice  of  joy  and  health  is  in  the  dwellings  of  the 
righteous ;  the  right  hand  of  the  Lord  bringeth  mighty  things 
to  pass. 

16  The  right  hand  of  the  Lord  hath  the  pre-eminence ;  the 
right  hand  of  the  Lord  bringeth  mighty  things  to  pass. 

17  I  shall  not  die,  but  live,  and  declare  the  works  of  the 
Lord. 

18  The  Lord  hath  chastened  and  corrected  me;  but  he 
hath  not  given  me  over  unto  death. 

19  Open  me  the  gates  of  righteousness,  that  I  may  go  into 
them,  and  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord. 

20  This  is  the  gate  of  the  Lord,  the  righteous  shall  enter 
into  it. 

21  I  will  thank  thee ;  for  thou  hast  heard  me.  and  art  be- 
come my  salvation. 

22  The  same  stone  which  the  builders  refused,  is  become 
the  head-stone  in  the  corner. 

23  This  is  the  Lord's  doing,  and  it  is  marvellous  in  our 
eyes. 

24  This  is  the  day  which  the  Lord  hath  made;  we  will 
rejoice  and  be  glad  in  it. 

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Day  24. 


THE  PSALTER. 


25  Help  me  now,  O  Lord  :  O  Lord,  send  us  now  pros- 
perity. 

26  Blessed  be  he  that  cometh  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord  : 
we  have  wished  you  good  luck,  ye  that  are  of  the  house  of  the 
Lord. 

27  God  is  the  Lord,  who  hath  showed  us  light :  bind  the 
sacrifice  with  cords,  yea,  even  unto  the  horns  of  the  altar. 

28  Thou  art  my  God,  and  I  will  thank  thee  ;  thou  art  my 
God,  and  I  will  praise  thee. 

29  O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  ;  for  he  is  gracious,  and  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

Day  24*  GHbtmng  ^rager. 

Psalm  cxix.    Beati  immaculati. 

"OLESSED  are  those  that  are  undefiled  in  the  way,  and  walk 
■*-*  in  the  law  of  the  Lord. 

2  Blessed  are  they  that  keep  his  testimonies,  and  seek  him 
with  their  whole  heart. 

3  For  they  who  do  no  wickedness,  walk  in  his  ways. 

4  Thou  hast  charged  that  we  shall  diligently  keep  thy  com- 
mandments. 

5  O  that  my  ways  were  made  so  direct,  that  I  might  keep 
thy  statutes ! 

6  So  shall  I  not  be  confounded,  while  I  have  respect  unto 
all  thy  commandments. 

7  I  will  thank  thee  with  an  unfeigned  heart,  when  I  shall 
have  learned  the  judgments  of  thy  righteousness. 

8  I  will  keep  thy  ceremonies ;  O  forsake  me  not  utterly. 

In  quo  corriget  ? 

"TTTHERE WITHAL  shall  a  young  man  cleanse  his  way  ? 
*  *    even  by  ruling  himself  after  thy  word. 

2  With  my  whole  heart  have  I  sought  thee  ;  O  let  me  not 
go  wrong  out  of  thy  commandments  ! 

3  Thy  words  have  I  hid  within  my  heart,  that  I  should  not 
sin  against  thee. 

4  Blessed  art  thou,  O  Lord  ;  O  teach  me  thy  statutes ! 

5  With  my  lips  have  I  been  telling  of  all  the  judgments  of 
thy  mouth. 

6  I  have  had  as  great  delight  in  the  way  of  thy  testimonies, 
as  in  all  manner  of  riches. 

7  I  will  talk  of  thy  commandments,  and  have  respect  unto 
thv  ways. 

8  My  delight  shall  be  in  thy  statutes,  and  I  will  not  forget 
thy  word. 

Retribue  servo  tuo. 

ODO  well  unto  thy  servant ;  that  I  may  live,  and  keep  thy 
word. 
2  Open  thou  mine  eyes ;  that  I  may  see  the  wondrous 
things  of  thy  law. 


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THE  PSALTER.  Day  25. 


3  I  am  a  stranger  upon  earth ;  O  hide  not  thy  command- 
ments from  me  ! 

4  My  soul  breaketh  out  for  the  very  fervent  desire  that  it 
hath  alway  unto  thy  judgments. 

5  Thou  hast  rebuked  the  proud  ;  and  cursed  are  they  that 
do  err  from  thy  commandments. 

6  O  turn  from  me  shame  and  rebuke  ;  for  I  have  kept  thy 
testimonies. 

7  Princes  also  did  sit  and  speak  against  me ;  but  thy  servant 
is  occupied  in  thy  statutes. 

8  For  thy  testimonies  are  my  delight,  and  my  counsellors. 

AdhcBsit  pavimento. 

MY  soul  cleaveth  to  the  dust ;  O  quicken  thou  me,  accord- 
ing to  thy  word. 

2  I  have  acknowledged  my  ways,  and  thou  heardest  me :  O 
teach  me  thy  statutes  ! 

3  Make  me  to  understand  the  way  of  thy  commandments  ; 
and  so  shall  I  talk  of  thy  wondrous  works. 

4  My  soul  melteth  away  for  very  heaviness  ;  comfort  thou 
me  according  unto  thy  word. 

5  Take  from  me  the  way  of  lying,  and  cause  thou  me  to 
make  much  of  thy  law. 

6  I  have  chosen  the  way  of  truth,  and  thy  judgments  have 
I  laid  before  me. 

7  I  have  stuck  unto  thy  testimonies  ;  O  Lord,  confound  me 
not! 

8  I  will  run  the  way  of  thy  commandments,  when  thou  hast 
set  my  heart  at  liberty. 

Day  25.  fftormncf  $3ragtr. 

Legem  pone. 

TEACH  me,  O  Lord,  the  way  of  thy  statutes,  and  I  shall 
keep  it  unto  the  end. 

2  Give  me  understanding,  and  I  shall  keep  thy  law  ;  yea,  I 
shall  keep  it  with  my  whole  heart. 

3  Make  me  to  go  in  the  path  of  th*r  commandments ;  for 
therein  is  my  desire. 

4  Incline  mine  heart  unto  thy  testimonies,   and  not  to 
covetousness. 

5  O  turn  away  mine  eyes,  lest  they  behold  vanity  ;  and 
quicken  thou  me  in  thy  way. 

6  O  stablish  thy  word  in  thy  servant,  that  I  may  fear 
thee. 

7  Take  away  the  rebuke  that  I  am  afraid  of ;  for  thy  judg- 
ments are  good. 

8  Behold,  my  delight  is  in  thy  commandments  ;  O  quicken 
me  in  thy  righteousness. 

Et  venial  super  me. 
ET  thy  loving  mercy  come  also  unto  me,  O  Lord,  even 
-^  thy  salvation,  according  unto  thy  word. 

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Day  25. 


THE  PSALTER. 


2  So  shall  I  make  answer  unto  my  blasphemers ;  for  my 
trust  is  in  thy  word. 

3  O  take  not  the  word  of  thy  truth  utterly  out  of  my 
mouth  ;  for  my  hope  is  in  thy  judgments. 

4  So  shall  I  alway  keep  thy  law ;  yea,  for  ever  and  ever. 

5  And  I  will  walk  at  liberty ;    for  I  seek  thy  command- 
ments. 

6  I  will  speak  of  thy  testimonies  also,  even  before  kings,  and 
will  not  be  ashamed. 

7  Aud  my  delight  shall  be  in  thy  commandments,  which  I 
have  loved. 

8  My  hands  also  will  I  lift  up  unto  thy  commandments, 
which  I  have  loved  ;  and  my  study  shall  be  in  thy  statutes. 

JMemor  esto  servi  tui. 

0  THINK  upon  thy  servant,  as    concerning    thy    word, 
wherein  thou  hast  caused  me  to  put  my  trust. 

2  The  same  is  my  comfort  in  my  trouble ;  for  thy  word 
hath  quickened  me. 

3  The  proud  have  had  me  exceedingly  in  derision  ;  yet  have 
I  not  shrinked  from  thy  law. 

4  For  I  remembered  thine  everlasting  judgments,  O  Lord, 
and  received  comfort. 

5  I  am  horribly  afraid,  for  the  ungodly  that  forsake  thy 
law. 

6  Thy  statutes  have  been  my  songs,  in  the  house  of  my 
pilgrimage. 

7  I  have  thought  upon  thy  Name,  O  Lord,  in  the  night- 
season,  and  have  kept  thy  law. 

8  This  I  had,  because  I  kept  thy  commandments. 

Portio  mea,  Domine. 

THOU  art  my  portion,  O  Lord  ;  I  have  promised  to  keep 
thy  law. 

2  I  made  my  humble  petition  in  thy  presence  with  my  whole 
heart ;  O  be  merciful  unto  me,  according  to  thy  word. 

3  I  called  mine  own  ways  to  remembrance,  and  turned  my 
feet  unto  thy  testimonies. 

4  I  made  haste,  and  prolonged  net  the  time,  to  keep  thy 
commandments. 

5  The  congregations  of  the  ungodly  have  robbed  me  ;  but  I 
have  not  forgotten  thy  law. 

6  At  midnight  I  will  rise  to  give  thanks  unto  thee,  because 
of  thy  righteous  judgments. 

7  I  am  a  companion  of  all  them  that  fear  thee,  and  keep 
thy  commandments. 

8  The  earth,  O  Lord,  is  full  of  thy  mercy  :  O  teach  me  thy 
statutes  1 

Bonitatem  fecisti. 

OLORD,  thou  hast  dealt   graciously  with   thy  servant, 
according  unto  thy  word. 


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THE  PSALTER.  Day  25. 


2  O  learn  me  true  understanding  and  knowledge  ;  for  I 
have  believed  thy  commandments. 

3  Before  I  was  troubled,  I  went  wrong;  but  now  have  I 
kept  thy  word. 

4  Thou  art  good  and  gracious  ;  O  teach  me  thy  statutes  ! 

5  The  proud  have  imagined  a  lie  against  me ;  but  I  will 
keep  thy  commandments  with  my  whole  heart. 

6  Their  heart  is  as  fat  as  brawn  ;  but  my  delight  hath  been 
in  thy  law. 

7  It  is  good  for  me  that  I  have  been  in  trouble ;  that  I  may 
learn  thy  statutes. 

8  The  law  of  thy  mouth  is  dearer  unto  me  than  thousands 
of  gold  and  silver.  * 

Day  25.  CBbentns  ^rauer* 

Manus  iuce  fecerunt  me. 

THY  hands  have  made  me  and  fashioned  me :  O  give  me 
understanding,  that  I  may  learn  thy  commandments. 

2  They  that  fear  thee  will  be  glad  when  they  see  me ; 
because  I  have  put  my  trust  in  thy  word. 

3  I  know,  O  Lord,  that  thy  judgments  are  right,  and  that 
thou  of  very  faithfulness  hast  caused  me  to  be  troubled. 

4  O  let  thy  merciful  kindness  be  my  comfort,  according  to 
thy  word  unto  thy  servant. 

5  O  let  thy  loving  mercies  come  unto  me,  that  I  may  live  ; 
for  thy  law  is  my  delight. 

6  Let  the  proud  be  confounded,  for  they  go  wickedly  about 
to  destroy  me ;  but  I  will  be  occupied  in  thy  command- 
ments. 

7  Let  such  as  fear  thee,  and  have  known  thy  testimonies,  be 
turned  unto  me. 

8  O  let  my  heart  be  sound  in  thy  statutes,  that  I  be  not 
ashamed. 

Deficit  anima  mta. 

"VTY  soul  hath  longed  for  thy  salvation,  and  I  have,  a  good 
-^■'-*-  hope  because  of  thy  word. 

2  Mine  eyes  long  sore  for  thy  word ;  saying,  O  when  wilt 
thou  comfort  me  ? 

3  For  I  am  become  like  a  bottle  in  the  smoke ;  yet  do  I  not 
forget  thy  statutes. 

4  How  many  are  the  days  of  thy  servant  ?  when  wilt  thou 
be  avenged  of  them  that  persecute  me  ? 

5  The  proud  have  digged  pits  for  me,  which  are  not  after 
thy  law. 

6  All  thy  commandments  are  true:  they  persecute  me 
falsely  ;  O  be  thou  my  help. 

7  They  had  almost  made  an  end  of  me  upon  earth  ;  but  I 
forsook  not  thy  commandments. 

8  Q  quicken  me  after  thy  loving-kindness ;  and  so  shall  I 
keep  the  testimonies  of  thy  mouth. 


Day  26. 


THE  PSALTER. 


In  ceternum,  Bomine. 

OLORD,  thy  word  endureth  for  ever  in  heaven. 
2  Thy  truth  also  remaineth  from  one  generation  to  an- 
other ;   thou  hast  laid  the  foundation  of  the  earth,  and  it 
abideth. 

3  They  continue  this  day  according  to  thine  ordinance  ;  for 
all  things  serve  thee. 

4  If  my  delight  had  not  been  in  thy  law,  I  should  have 
perished  in  my  trouble. 

6  I  will  never  forget  thy  commandments ;   for  with  thera 
thou  hast  quickened  me. 

6  I  am  thine :  O  save  me,  for  I  have  sought  thy  command- 
ments. 

7  The  ungodly  laid  wait  for  me,  to  destroy  me;  but  I  will 
consider  thy  testimonies. 

8  I  see  that  all  things  come  to  an  end ;  but  thy  command- 
ment is  exceeding  broad. 

Quomodo  dilexi! 

T  ORD,  what  love  have  I  unto  thy  law  !  all  the  day  long  is 
■^  my  study  in  it. 

2  Thou,  through  thy  commandments,  hast  made  me  wiser 
than  mine  enemies  ;  for  they  are  ever  with  me. 

3  I  have  more  understanding  than  my  teachers ;   for  thy 
testimonies  are  my  study. 

4  I  am  wiser  than  the  aged  ;  because  I  keep  thy  command- 
ments. 

5  I  have  refrained  my  feet  from  every  evil  way,  that  I  may 
keep  thy  word. 

6  I  have  not  shrunk  from  thy  judgments  ;  for  thou  teachest 
me. 

7  O  how  sweet  are  thy  words  unto  my  throat ;  yea,  sweeter 
than  honey  unto  my  mouth  ! 

8  Through  thy  commandments  I  get  understanding  :  there- 
fore I  hate  all  evil  ways. 


Day  26. 


Lucerna  pedibus  meis. 


THY  word  is  a  lantern  unto  my  feet,  and  a  light  unto  my 
-*-    paths. 

2  I  have  sworn,  and  am  steadfastly  purposed,  to  keep  thy 
righteous  judgments. 

3  I  am  troubled  above  measure  :  quicken  me,  0  Lord,  ac- 
cording to  thy  word. 

4  Let  the  free-will  offerings  of  my  mouth  please  thee,  O 
Lord  ;  and  teach  me  thy  judgments. 

5  My  soul  is  alway  in  my  hand ;  yet  do  I  not  forget  thy 
law. 

6  The  ungodly  have  laid  a  snare  for  me ;  but  yet  I  swerved 
not  from  thy  commandments. 


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THE  PSALTER.  Day  26. 


7  Thy  testimonies  have  I  claimed  as  mine  heritage  for  ever  ; 
and  why  ?  they  are  the  very  joy  of  my  heart. 

8  I  have  applied  my  heart  to  fulfil  thy  statutes  alway,  even 
unto  the  end. 

Jniqucs  odio  habui. 

I  HATE  them  that  imagine  evil  things  ;  hut  tiiy  law  do  I 
love. 

2  Thou  art  my  defence  and  shield ;  and  my  trust  is  in  thy 
word. 

3  Away  from  me,  ye  wicked  ;  I  will  keep  the  command- 
ments of  "my  God. 

4  O  stahlish  me  according  to  thy  word,  that  I  may  live  ;  and 
let  me  not  he  disappointed  of  my  hope. 

5  Hold  thou  me  up,  and  I  shall  be  safe ;  yea,  my  delight 
shall  be  ever  in  thy  statutes. 

6  Thou  hast  trodden  down  all  them  that  depart  from  thy 
statutes  ;  for  they  imagine  but  deceit. 

7  Thou  puttest  away  all  the  ungodly  of  the  earth  like  dross  ; 
therefore  I  love  thy  testimonies. 

8  My  flesh  trembleth  for  fear  of  thee ;  and  I  am  afraid  of 
thy  judgments. 

Feci  judicium. 

IDEAL  with  the  thing  that  is  lawful  and  right ;  O  give  me 
not  over  unto  mine  oppressors  ! 

2  Make  thou  thy  servant  to  delight  in  that  which  is  good, 
that  the  proud  do  me  no  wrong. 

3  Mine  eyes  are  wasted  away  with  looking  for  thy  health, 
and  for  the  word  of  thy  righteousness. 

4  O  deal  with  thy  servant  according  unto  thy  loving  mercy, 
and  teach  me  thy  statutes, 

5  I  am  thy  servant ;  O  grant  me  understanding,  that  I  may 
know  thy  testimonies. 

6  It  is  time  for  thee,  Lord,  to  lay  to  thine  hand  ;  for  they 
have  destroyed  thy  law. 

7  For  I  love  thy  commandments  above  gold  and  precious 
stones. 

8  Therefore  hold  I  straight  all  thy  commandments ;  and  all 
false  ways  I  utterly  abhor. 

Mirabilia. 

T^HY  testimonies  are  wonderful ;    therefore  doth  my  soul 
•*■  Jceep  them. 

2  When  thy  word  goeth  forth,  it  giveth  light  and  under- 
standing unto  the  simple. 

3  I  opened  my  mouth,  and  drew  in  my  breath  ;  for  my  de- 
light was  in  thy  commandments. 

4  O  look  thou  upon  me,  and  be  merciful  unto  me,  as  thou 
usest  to  do  unto  those  that  love  thy  Name. 

5  Order  my  steps  in  thy  word ;  and  so  shall  no  wickedness 
have  dominion  over  me. 

6  O  deliver  me  from  the  wrongful  dealings  of  men ;  and  so 
Bball  I  keep  thy  commandments. 

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Jr— * 

Day  26.  THE  PSALTER. 

7  Show  the  light  of  thy  countenance  upon  thy  servant,  and 
teach  me  thy  statutes. 

8  Mine  eyes  gush  out  with  water,  because  men  keep  not  thy 
law. 

Justus  es,  Domine. 

RIGHTEOUS  art  thou,  O  Lord  ;   and  true  is  thy  judg- 
ment. 

2  The    testimonies   that  thou    hast  commanded  are    ex- 
ceeding righteous  and  true. 

3  My  zeal  hath  even  consumed  me  ;  because  mine  enemies 
have  forgotten  thy  words. 

4  Thy  word  is  tried  to  the  uttermost,  and  thy  servant  loveth  it. 

5  I  am  small  and  of  no  reputation  ;  yet  do  I  not  forget  thy 
commandments. 

6  Thy  righteousness  is  an  everlasting  righteousness,  and  thy 
law  is  the  truth. 

7  Trouble  and  heaviness  have  taken  hold  upon  me  ;  yet  is 
my  delight  in  thy  commandments. 

8  The    righteousness   of  thy  testimonies  is  everlasting :  O 
grant  me  understanding,  and  I  shall  live. 

Day  26.  CEbcnituj  ^ragtr* 

Clamavi  in  toto  corde  meo. 

I  CALL  with  my  whole  heart ;  hear  me,  O  Lord  ;  I  will 
keep  thy  statutes. 

2  Yea,  even  unto  thee  do  I  call ;  help  me,  and  I  shall  keep 
thy  testimonies. 

3  Early  in  the  morning  do  I  cry  unto  thee  ;  for  in  thy  word 
is  my  trust. 

4  Mine  eyes  prevent  the  night  watches ;  that  I  might  be 
occupied  in  thy  words. 

5  Hear  my  voice,  O  Lord,  according  unto  thy  loving-kind- 
ness ;  quicken  me,  according  as  thou  art  wont. 

6  They  draw  nigh  that  of  malice  persecute  me,  and  are  far 
from  thy  law. 

7  Be  thou  nigh  at  hand,  O  Lord  ;  for  all  thy  command- 
ments are  true. 

8  As  concerning  thy  testimonies,  I  have  known  long  since, 
that  thou  hast  grounded  them  for  ever. 

Vide  humilitatem. 

O  CONSIDER  mine  adversity,  and  deliver  me,  for  I  do  not 
forget  thy  law. 

2  Avenge  thou  my  cause,  and  deliver  me  ;  quicken  me  ac- 
cording to  thy  word. 

3  Health  is  far  from  the  ungodly  ;  for  they  regard  not  thy 
statutes. 

4  Great  is  thy  mercy,  O  Lord  ;  quicken  me,  as  thou  art 
wont. 

5  Many  there  are  that  trouble  me,  and  persecute  me  ;  yet 
do  I  not  swerve  from  thy  testimonies. 

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THE  PSALTER.  Day  27. 


6  It  grieveth  me  when  I  see  the  transgressors  ;  because  they 
keep  not  thy  law. 

7  Consider,  O  Lord,  how  I  love  thy  commandments ;  O 
quicken  me,  according  to  thy  loving-kindness. 

8  Thy  word  is  true  from  everlasting ;  all  the  judgments  of 
thy  righteousness  endure  for  evermore. 

Principe*  persecute  sunt. 
T3RINCES  have  persecuted  me  without  a  cause;  but  my 
-*■    heart  standeth  in  awe  of  thy  word. 

2  I  am  as  glad  of  thy  word,  as  one  that  findeth  great 
spoils. 

3  As  for  lies,  I  hate  and  abhor  them ;  but  thy  law  do  I 
love. 

4  Seven  times  a  day  do  I  praise  thee  ;  because  of  thy  right- 
eous judgments. 

5  Great  is  the  peace  that  they  have  who  love  thy  law  ;  and 
they  are  not  offended  at  it. 

6  Lord,  I  have  looked  for  thy  saving  health,  and  done  after 
thy  commandments. 

7  My  soul  hath  kept  thy  testimonies,  and  loved  them  ex- 
ceedingly. 

8  I  have  kept  thy  commandments  and  testimonies  ;  for  all 
my  ways  are  before  thee. 

Appropinquet  deprecatio. 
ET  my  complaint  come  before  thee.  O  Lord  ;   give  me 
-^  understanding  according  to  thy  word. 

2  Let  my  supplication  come  before  thee  ;  deliver  me  ac- 
cording to  thy  word. 

3  My  lips  shall  speak  of  thy  praise,  when  thou  hast  taught 
me  thy  statutes. 

4  Yea,  my  tongue  shall  sing  of  thy  word  ;  for  all  thy  com- 
mandments are  righteous. 

5  Let  thine  hand  help  me ;  for  I  have  chosen  thy  com- 
mandments. 

6  I  have  longed  for  thy  saving  health,  O  Lord  ;  and  in  thy 
law  is  my  delight. 

7  O  let  my  soul  live,  and  it  shall  praise  thee  ;  and  thy 
judgments  shall  help  me. 

8  I  have  gone  astray  like  a  sheep  that  is  lost ;  O  seek  thy 
servant,  for  I  do  not  forget  thy  commandments. 

Day  27.  iHortting  ^raptr. 

Psalm  cxx.    Ad  Dominum. 

WHEN  I  was  in  trouble,  I  called  upon  the  Lord,  and  he 
heard  me. 

2  Deliver  my  soul,  O  Lord,  from  lying  lips,  and  from  a  de- 
ceitful tongue. 

3  What  reward  shall  be  given  or  done  unto  thee,  thou  false 
tongue?  even  mighty  and  sharp  arrows,  with  hot  burning 
coals. 


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Day  27. 


THE  PSALTER. 


4  Woe  is  me,  that  I  am  constrained  to  dwell  with  Mesech, 
and  to  have  my  habitation  among  the  tents  of  Kedar  ! 

5  My  soul  hath  long  dwelt  among  them  that  are  enemies 
unto  peace. 

6  I  labour  for  peace  ;  but  when  I  speak  unto  them  thereof, 
they  make  them  ready  to  battle. 

Psalm  cxxi.    Levari  oculos  meos. 

I  "WILL  lift  up  mine  eyes  unto  the  hills,  from  whence 
cometh  my  help. 

2  My  help  cometh  even  from  the  Lord,  who  hath  made 
heaven  and  earth. 

3  He  will  not  suffer  thy  foot  to  be  moved;  and  he  that 
keepeth  thee  will  not  sleep. 

4  Behold,  he  that  keepeth  Israel  shall  neither  slumber  nor 
sleep. 

5  The  Lord  himself  is  thy  keeper ;  the  Lord  is  thy  defence 
upon  thy  right  hand  ; 

6  So  that  the  sun  shall  not  burn  thee  by  day,  neither  the 
moon  by  night. 

7  The  Lord  shall  preserve  thee  from  all  evil ;  yea,  it  is  even 
he  that  shall  keep  thy  soul. 

8  The  Lord  shall  'preserve  thy  going  out,  and  thy  coming 
in,  from  this  time  forth  for  evermore. 

Psalm  cxxii.    Lcetatus  sum. 

I  "WAS  glad  when  they  said  unto  me,  We  will  go  into  the 
house  of  the  Lord. 

2  Our  feet  shall  stand  in  thy  gates,  O  Jerusalem. 

3  Jerusalem  is  built  as  a  city  that  is  at  unity  hi  itself. 

4  For  thither  the  tribes  go  up,  even  the  tribes  of  the 
Lord,  to  testify  unto  Israel,  to  give  thanks  unto  the  Name 
of  the  Lord. 

5  For  there  is  the  seat  of  judgment,  even  the  seat  of  the 
house  of  David. 

6  0  pray  for  the  peace  of  Jerusalem ;  they  shall  prosper 
that  love  thee. 

7  Peace  be  within  thy  walls,  and  plenteousness  within  thy 
palaces. 

8  For  my  brethren  and  companions'  sakes,  I  will  wish  thee 
prosperity. 

9  Yea,'  because  of  the  house  of  the  Lord  our  God,  I  will 
seek  to  do  thee  good. 

Psalm  cxxiii.    Ad  te  levavi  oculos  meos. 

UNTO  thee  lift  I  up  mine  eyes,  O  Thou  that  dwellest  in  the 
heavens. 

2  Behold,  even  as  the  eyes  of  servants  look  unto  the  hand 
of  their  masters,  and  as  the  eyes  of  a  maiden  unto  the  hand 
of  her  mistress,  even  so  our  eyes  wait  upon  the  Lord  our  God, 
until  he  have  mercy  upon  us. 

3  Have  mercy  upon  us,  O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us ;  for 
we  are  utterly  despised. 


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4- 

THE  PSALTER.  Day  27. 


4  Our  soul  is  filled  with  the  scornful  reproof  of  the  wealthy, 
and  with  the  despitefulness  of  the  proud. 

Psalm  cxxiv.    Nisi- quia  Domtnus: 

IF  the  Lord  himself  had  not  been  on  our  side,  now  may 
Israel  say  ;  if  the  Lord  himself  had  not  been  on  our  side, 
when  men  rose  up  against  us ; 

2  They  had  swallowed  us  up  quick ;  when  they  were  so 
wrathfuily  displeased  at  us. 

3  Yea,  the  waters  had  drowned  us,  and  the  stream  had  gone 
over  our  soul. 

4  The  deep  waters  of  the  proud  had  gone  even  over  our 
soul. 

5  But  praised  be  the  Lord,  who  hath  not  given  us  over  for 
a  prey  unto  their  teeth. 

6  Our  soul  is  escaped  even  as  a  bird  out  of  the  snare  of  the 
fowler  ;  the  snare  is  broken,  and  we  are  delivered. 

7  Our  help  standeth  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord,  who  hath 
made  heaven  and  earth. 

Psalm  cxxv.     Qui  confidunt. 

THEY  that  put  their  trust  in  the  Lord  shall  be  even  as  the 
Mount  Sion,  which  may  not  be  removed,  but  standeth 
fast  for  ever. 

2  The  hills  stand  about  Jerusalem ;  even  so  standeth  the 
Lord  round  about  his  people,  from  this  time  forth  for  ever- 
more. 

3  For  the  rod  of  the  ungodly  cometh  not  into  the  lot  of 
the  righteous  ;  lest  the  righteous  put  their  hand  unto  wickeoV 
ness. 

4  Do  well,  0  Lord,  unto  those  that  are  good  and  true  of 
heart. 

5  As  for  such  as  turn  back  unto  their  own  wickedness,  the 
Lord  shall  lead  them  forth  with  the  evil  doers;  but  peace 
shall  be  upon  Israel. 

Day  27.  CFfccnmg  ^ratrfr* 

Psalm  cxxvi.    In  convertcndo. 

WHEN  the  Lord  turned  again  the  captivity  of  Sion,  then 
were  we  like  unto  them  that  dream. 

2  Then  was  our  mouth  filled  with  laughter,  and  our  tongue 
with  joy. 

3  Then  said  they  among  the  heathen,  The  Lord  hafrh  done 
great  things  for  them. 

4  Yea,  the  Lord  hath  done  great  things  for  us  already; 
whereof  we  rejoice. 

5  Turn  our  captivity,  O  Lord,  as  the  rivers  in  the  south. 

6  They  that  sow  in  tears  shall  reap  in  joy. 

7  He  that  now  goeth  on  his  way  weeping,  and  beareth  forth 
good  seed,  shall  doubtless  come  again  with  joy,  and  bring  his 
sheaves  with  him. 


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Day  27. 


THE  PSALTER. 


Psalm  cxxvii.    Nisi  Dominus. 

EXCEPT  the  Lord  build  the  house,  their  labour  is  but  lost 
that  build  it. 

2  Except  the  Lord  keep  the  city,  the  watchman  waketh  but 
in  vain. 

3  It  is  but  lost  labour  that  ye  haste  to  rise  up  early,  and 
so  late  take  rest,  and  eat  the  bread  of  carefulness ;  for  so  he 
giveth  his  beloved  sleep. 

4  Lo,  children,  and  the  fruit  of  the  womb,  are  an  heritage 
and  gift  that  cometh  of  the  Lord. 

5  Like  as  the  arrows  in  the  hand  of  the  giant,  even  so  are 
the  young  children. 

6  Happy  is  the  man  that  hath  his  quiver  full  of  them ;  they 
shall  not  be  ashamed  when  they  speak  with  their  enemies  in 
the  gate. 

Psalm  cxxviii.    Beati  omnes. 

T>LESSED  are  all  they  that  fear  the  Lord,  and  walk  in  his 


ways. 


2  For  thou  shalt  eat  the  labour  of  thine  hands :  O  well  is 
thee,  and  happy  shalt  thou  be  ! 

3  Thy  wife  shall  be  as  the  fruitful  vine  upon  the  walls  of 
thine  house ; 

4  Thy  children  like  the  olive-branches  round  about  thy  table. 

5  Lo,  thus  shall  the  man  be  blessed  that  feareth  the  Lord. 

6  The  Lord  from  out  of  Sion  shall  so  bless  thee,  that  thou 
shalt  see  Jerusalem  in  prosperity  all  thy  life  long. 

7  Yea,  that  thou  shalt  see  thy  children's  children,  and  peace 
upon  Israel. 

Psalm  cxxix.    Scepe  expuqnaverunt. 

MANY  a  time  have  they  fought  against  me  from  my  youth 
up,  may  Israel  now  say  : 

2  Yea,  many  a  time  have  they  vexed  me  from  my  youth 
up  ;  but  they  have  not  prevailed  against  me. 

3  The  plowers  plowed  upon  my  back,  and  made  long  fur- 
rows. 

4  But  the  righteous  Lord  hath  hewn  the  snares  of  the  un- 
godly in  pieces. 

5  Let  them  be  confounded  and  turned  backward,  as  many 
as  have  evil  will  at  Sion. 

6  Let  them  be  even  as  the  grass  growing  upon  the  house- 
tops, which  withereth  afore  it  be  plucked  up  ; 

7  Whereof  the  mower  filleth  not  his  hand,  neither  he  that 
bindeth  up  the  sheaves  his  bosom. 

8  So  that  they  who  go  by  say  not  so  much  as,  The  Lord 
prosper  you ;  we  wish  you  good  luck  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord. 

Psalm  cxxx.    De  profundis. 

OUT  of  the  deep  have  I  called  unto  thee,  O  Lord  ;  Lord, 
hear  my  voice. 
2  O  let  thine  ears  consider  well  the  voice  of  my  com- 
plaint. 


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TIIE  PSALTER.  Day  28. 


3  If  thou,  Lord,  wilt  be  extreme  to  mark  what  is  done 
amiss,  O  Lord,  who  may  abide  it? 

4  For  there  is  mercy  with  thee ;  therefore  shalt  thou  be 
feared. 

5  I  look  for  the  Lord  ;  my  soul  doth  wait  for  him  ;  in  his 
word  is  my  trust. 

6  My  soul  fleeth  unto  the  Lord  before  the  morning  watch  ; 
I  sav,  before  the  morning  watch. 

7  *0  Israel,  trust  in  the  Lord  ;  for  with  the  Lord  there  is 
mercy,  and  with  him  is  plenteous  redemption. 

8  And  he  shall  redeem  Israel  from  all  big  sins. 

Psalm  cxxxi.    Dominc,  non  est. 

LORD,  I  am  not  high-minded  ;  I  have  no  proud  looks. 
2  I  do  not  exercise  myself  in  great  matters  which  are  too 
high  for  me. 

3  But  I  refrain  my  soul,  and  keep  it  low,  like  as  a  child 
that  is  weaned  from  his  mother :  yea,  my  soul  is  even  as  a 
weaned  child. 

4  O  Israel,  trust  in  the  Lord  from  this  time  forth  for  ever- 
more. 

Day  28,  Jttommg  ^rager. 

Psalm  cxxxii.    Memento,  Domine. 
ORD,  remember  David,  and  all  his  trouble  : 
-^  2  How  he  sware  unto  the  Lord,  and  vowed  a  vow  unto 
the  Almighty  God  of  Jacob  ; 

3  I  will  not  come  within  the  tabernacle  of  mine  house,  nor 
climb  up  into  my  bed  ; 

4  I  will  not  suffer  mine  eyes  to  sleep,  nor  mine  eyelids 
to  slumber ;  neither  the  temples  of  my  head  to  take  any 
rest ; 

5  Until  I  find  out  a  place  for  the  temple  of  the  Lord  ;  an 
habitation  for  the  mighty  God  of  Jacob. 

6  Lo,  we  heard  of  the  "same  at  Ephrata,  and  found  it  in  the 
wood. 

7  We  will  go  into  his  tabernacle,  and  fall  low  on  our  knees 
before  his  footstool. 

8  Arise,  O  Lord,  into  thy  resting-place  ;  thou,  and  the  ark 
of  thy  strength. 

9  Let  thy  priests  be  clothed  with  righteousness  ;  and  let  thy 
saints  sing  with  joyfulness. 

10  For  thy  servant  David's  sake,  turn  not  away  the  presence 
of  tliine  Anointed. 

11  The  Lord  hath  made  a  faithful  oath  unto  David,  and  he 
shall  not  shrink  from  it ; 

12  Of  the  fruit  of  thy  body  shall  I  set  upon  thy  seat. 

13  If  thy  children  will  keep  my  covenant,  and  my  testi- 
monies that  I  shall  learn  them ;  their  children  also  shall  sit 
upon  thy  seat  for  evermore. 

14  For  the  Lord  hath  chosen  Sion  to  be  an  habitation  for 
himself ;  he  hath  longed  for  her. 

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Bay  28. 


THE  PSALTER. 


here  will  I  dwell,  for  I 


15  This  shall  he  my  rest  for  ever 
have  a  delight  therein. 

16  I  will  bless  her  victuals  with  increase,  and  will  satisfy  her 
poor  with  bread. 

17  I  will  deck  her  priests  with  health,  and  her  saints  shall 
rejoice  and  sing. 

18  There  shall  I  make  the  horn  of  David  to  flourish  :  I  have 
ordained  a  lantern  for  mine  Anointed. 

19  As  for  his  enemies,  I  shall  clothe  them  with  shame ;  but 
upon  himself  shall  his  crown  flourish. 

Psalm  cxxxiii.    Ecce,  quam  bonum  ! 

BEHOLD,  how  good  and  joyful  a  thing  it  is,  brethren,  to 
dwell  together  in  unity ! 

2  It  is  like  the  precious  ointment  upon  the  head,  that  ran 
down  unto  the  beard,  even  unto  Aaron's  beard,  and  went 
down  to  the  skirts  of  his  clothing. 

3  Like  as  the  dew  of  Hermon,  which  fell  upon  the  hill  of 
Sion. 

4  For  there  the  Lord  promised  his  blessing,  and  life  for 
evermore. 

Psalm  cxxxiv.  Ecce  nunc. 

BEHOLD  now,  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  servants  of  the 
Lord; 

2  Ye  that  by  night  stand  in  the  house  of  the  Lord,  even 
in  the  courts  of  the  house  of  our  God. 

3  Lift  up  your  hands  in  the  sanctuary,  and  praise  the 
Lord. 

4  The  Lord,  that  made  heaven  and  earth,  give  thee  blessing 
out  of  Sion. 

Psalm  cxxxv.    Laudate  Nomen. 

OPR  AISE  the  Lord,  laud  ye  the  Name  of  the  Lord  ;  praise 
it,  O  ye  servants  of  the  Lord  ; 

2  Ye  that  stand  in  the  house  of  the  Lord,  in  the  courts  of 
the  house  of  our  God. 

3  O  praise  the  Lord,  for  the  Lord  is  gracious ;  O  sing  praises 
unto  his  Name,  for  it  is  lovely. 

4  For  why  ?  the  Lord  hath  chosen  Jacob  unto  himself,  and 
Israel  for  his  own  possession. 

5  For  I  know  that  the  Lord  is  great,  and  that  our  Lord  is 
above  all  gods. 

6  Whatsoever  the  Lord  pleased,  that  did  he  in  heaven,  and 
in  earth  ;  in  the  sea,  and  in  all  deep  places. 

7  He  bringeth  forth  the  clouds  from  the  ends  of  the  world, 
and  sendeth  forth  lightnings  with  the  rain,  bringing  the  winds 
out  of  his  treasures. 

8  He  smote  the  first-born  of  Egypt,  both  of  man  and 
beast. 

9  He  hath  sent  tokens  and  wonders  into  the  midst  of  thee, 
O  thou  land  of  Egypt ;  upon  Pharaoh,  and  all  his  servants. 

10  He  smote  divers  nations,  and  slew  mighty  kings  ; 


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TIIE  PSALTER. 


Day  28. 


* 


11  Sehon,  kin?  of  the  Amorites ;  and  Og,  the  king  of  Basan  ; 
and  all  the  kingdoms  of  Canaan  ; 

12  And  gave  their  land  to  be  an  heritage,  even  an  heritage 
unto  Israel  his  people. 

13  Thy   Name,  O  Lord,  endureth  for  ever :    so  doth  thy 
memorial,  O  Lord,  from  one  generation  to  another. 

14  For  the  Lord  will  avenge  his  people,  and  be  gracious 
unto  his  servants. 

15  As  for  the  images  of  the  heathen,  they  are  but  silver  and 
gold  ;  the  work  of  men's  hands. 

16  They  have  mouths,  and  speak  not;  eyes  have  they,  but 
they  see  not. 

17  They  have  ears,  and  yet  they  hear  not ;  neither  is  there 
any  breath  in  their  mouths. 

18  They  that  make  them  are  like  uato  them  ;  and  so  are  all 
they  that  put  their  trust  in  them. 

19  Praise  the  Lord,  ye  house  of  Israel ;  praise  the  Lord, 
ye  house  of  Aaron. 

20  Praise  the  Lord,  ye  house  of  Levi ;   ye  that  fear  the 
Lord,  praise  the  Lord. 

21  Praised  be  the  Lord  out  of  Sion,  who  dweileth  at  Jeru- 
salem. 

Day  28.  <£tamg  ^ragcr. 

Psalm  cxxxvi.     Confitcmini  Domino. 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  he  is  gracious :  and  hi3 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

2  O  give  thanks  unto  the  God  of  all  gods :  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

3  O  thank  the  Lord  of  all  lords  :  for  his  mercy  endureth  for 
ever. 

4  Who  only  doeth  great  wonders  :  for  his  mercy  endureth 
for  ever. 

5  Who  by  his  excellent  wisdom  made  the  heavens  :  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

6  Who  laid  out  the  earth  above  the  waters  :  for  bis  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

7  Who  hath  made  great  lights :  for  his  mercy  endureth  for 
ever : 

8  The  sun  to  rule  the  day :  for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever : 

9  The  moon  and  the  stars  to  govern  the  night :  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

10  Who  smote  Egypt,  with  their  first-born :  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever : 

11  And  brought  out  Israel  from  among  them  :  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever : 

12  With  a  mighty  hand  and  stretched-out  arm  :  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

13  Who  divided  the  Red  Sea  in  two  parts :  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever : 

14  And  made  Israel  to  go  through  the  midst  of  it :  for  Ins 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

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Day  23.  THE  PSALTER. 


15  But  as  for  Pharaoh  and  his  host,  he  overthrew  them  in 
the  Red  Sea  :  for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

16  Who  led  his  people  through  the  wilderness  :  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

17  Who  smote  great  kings  :  for  his  mercy  endureth  for 
ever : 

18  Yea,  and  slew  mighty  kings  :  for  his  mercy  endureth  for 
ever.: 

19  Sehon,  king  of  the  Amorites :  for  his  mercy  endureth  for 
ever : 

20  And  Og,  the  king  of  Basan  :  for  his  mercy  endureth  for 
ever  : 

21  And  gave  away  their  land  for  an  heritage  :  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever : 

22  Even  for  an  heritage  unto  Israel,  his  servant :  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

23  "Who  remembered  us  when  we  were  in  trouble  :  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

24  "And  hath  delivered  us  from  our  enemies :  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

25  Who  giveth  food  to  all  flesh  :  for  his  mercy  endureth  for 
ever. 

26  O  give  thanks  unto  the  God  of  heaven  :  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

27  O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  of  lords :  for  his  mercy  en- 
dureth for  ever. 

Psalm  cxxxvii.    Super  ft umina. 

BY  the  waters  of  Babylon  we  sat  down  and  wept,  when  we 
remembered  thee,  O  Sion. 

2  As  for  our  harps,  we  hanged  them  up  upon  the  trees  that 
are  therein. 

3  For  they  that  led  us  away  captive,  required  of  us  then  a 
song,  and  melody  in  our  heaviness  :  Sing  us  one  of  the  songs 
of  Sion. 

4  How  shall  we  sing  the  Lord's  song  in  a  strange  land  ? 

5  If  I  forget  thee,  O  Jerusalem,  let  my  right  hand  forget  her 
cunning. 

6  If  I  do  not  remember  thee,  let  my  tongue  cleave  to 
the  roof  of  my  mouth  ;  yea,  if  I  prefer  not  Jerusalem  in  my 
mirth. 

7  Remember  the  children  of  Edom,  O  Lord,  in  the  day  of 
Jerusalem  ;  how  they  said,  Down  with  it,  down  with  it,  even 
to  the  ground. 

8  O  daughter  of  Babylon,  wasted  with  misery ;  yea,  happy 
shall  he  be  that  rewardeth  thee  as  thou  hast  served  us. 

9  Blessed  shall  he  be  that  taketh  thy  children,  and  throweth 
them  against  the  stones. 

Psalm  exxxviif.    Confttebor  tibi. 

I  WILL  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  with  my  whole  heart  J 
even  before  the  gods  will  I  sing  praise  unto  thee. 
*_ A 


THE  PSALTER.  Day  29. 


2  I  will  worship  toward  thy  holy  temple,  and  praise  thy 
Name,  because  of  thy  loving-kindness  and  truth  ;  for  thou 
hast  magnified  thy  Name,  and  thy  Word,  above  all  things. 

3  When  I  called  upon  thee,' thou  heardest  me;  and  en- 
duedst  my  soul  with  much  strength. 

4  All  the  kings  of  the  earth  shall  praise  thee,  O  Lord  ;  for 
they  have  heard  the  words  of  thy  mouth. 

5  Yea,  they  shall  sing  in  the  ways  of  the  Lord,  that  great  is 
the  glory  of  the  Lord. 

6  For  though  the  Lord  be  high,  yet  hath  he  respect  unto 
the  lowly  f  as  for  the  proud,  he  beholdeth  them  afar  off. 

7  Though  I  walk  in  the  midst  of  trouble,  yet  shalt  thou 
refresh  me  ;  thou  shalt  stretch  forth  thy  hand  upon  the  furious- 
ness  of  mine  enemies,  and  thy  right  hand  shall  save  me. 

8  The  Lord  shall  make  good  his  loving-kindness  toward  me  ; 
yea,  thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  endureth  for  ever ;  despise  not  then 
the  works  of  thine  own  hands. 

Day  29.  JMtaniHg  XIxzqzx. 

Psalm  cxxxix.    Domine,  probasti. 

O  LORD,  thou  hast  searched  me  out,  and  known  me.   Thou 
knowest  my  down-sitting,  and  mine  up-rising  ;  thou  un- 
derstandest  my  thoughts  long  before. 

2  Thou  art  about  my  path,  and  about  my  bed  ;  and  spiest 
out  all  my  ways. 

3  For  lo,  there  is  not  a  word  in  my  tongue,  but  thou,  O 
Lord,  knowest  it  altogether. 

4  Thou  hast  fashioned  me  behind  and  before,  and  laid  thine 
hand  upon  me. 

5  Such  knowledge  is  too  wonderful  and  excellent  for  me  ;  I 
cannot  attain  unto  it. 

6  Whither  shall  I  go  then  from  thy  Spirit  ?  or  whither  shall 
I  go  then  from  thy  presence  ? 

7  If  I  climb  up  "into  heaven,  thou  art  there  ;  if  I  go  down  to 
hell,  thou  art  there  also. 

8  If  I  take  the  wings  of  the  morning,  and  remain  in  the 
uttermost  parts  of  the  sea  ; 

9  Even  there  also  shall  thy  hand  lead  me,  and  thy  right 
hand  shall  hold  me. 

10  If  I  say,  Peradventure  the  darkness  shall  cover  me  ;  then 
shall  my  night  be  turned  to  day. 

11  Yea,  the  darkness  is  no  darkness  with  thee,  but  the  night 
is  as  clear  as  the  day  ;  the  darkness  and  light  to  thee  are  both 
alike. 

12  For  my  reins  are  thine  ;  thou  hast  covered  me  in  my 
mother's  womb. 

13  I  will  give  thanks  unto  thee,  for  I  am  fearfully  and  won- 
derfully made  :  marvellous  are  thy  works,  and  that  my  soul 
knoweth  right  well. 

14  My  bones  are  not  hid  from  thee,  though  I  be  made 
secretly,  and  fashioned  beneath  in  the  earth. 

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•V 


Day  29. 


THE  PSALTER. 


15  Thine  eyes  did  see  my  substance,  yet  being  imperfect ; 
and  in  thy  book  were  all  my  members  written ; 

16  Which  day  by  day  were  fashioned,  when  as  yet  there  was 
none  of  them. 

IT  How  dear  are  thy  counsels  unto  me,  O  God;  O  how 
great  is  the  sum  of  them  ! 

18  If  I  tell  them,  they  are  more  in  number  than  the  sand : 
when  I  wake  up,  I  am  present  with  thee. 

19  Wilt  thou  not  slay  the  wicked,  O  God  ?  Depart  from  me, 
ye  blood-thirsty  men. 

20  For  they  speak  unrighteously  against  thee  ;  »and  thine 
enemies  take  thy  Name  in  vain. 

21  Do  not  I  hate  them,  O  Lord,  that  hate  thee  ?  and  am 
not  I  grieved  with  those  that  rise  up  against  thee  ? 

22  Yea,  I  hate  them  right  sore  ;  even  as  though  they  were 
mine  enemies. 

23  Try  me,  O  God,  and  seek  the  ground  of  my  heart ;  prove 
me,  and  examine  my  thoughts. 

24  Look  well  if  there  be  any  way  of  wickedness  in  me ;  and 
lead  me  in  the  way  everlasting. 


and  preserve 


Psalm  cxl.    Eripe  me,  Bomine. 

DELIVER  me,  O  Lord,  from  the  evil  man 
me  from  the  wicked  man  ; 

2  Who  imagine  mischief  in  their  hearts,  and  stir  up  strife  all 
the  day  long. 

3  They  have  sharpened  their  tongues  like  a  serpent ;  adder's 
poison  is  under  their  lips. 

4  Keep  me,  O  Lord,  from  the  hands  of  the  ungodly ;  pre- 
serve me  from  the  wicked  men,  who  are  purposed  to  overthrow 
my  goings. 

5  The  proud  have  laid  a  snare  for  me,  and  spread  &  net 
abroad  with  cords  ;  yea,  and  set  traps  in  my  way. 

6  I  said  unto  the  Lord,  Thou  art  my  God,  hear  the  voice  of 
my  prayers,  O  Lord. 

7  O  Lord  God,  thou  strength  of  my  health;  thou  hast 
covered  my  head  in  the  day  of  battle. 

8  Let  not  the  ungodly  have  his  desire,  O  Lord  ;  let  not  his 
mischievous  imagination  prosper,  lest  they  be  too  proud. 

9  Let  the  mischief  of  their  own  lips  fall  upon  the  head  of 
them  that  compass  me  about. 

10  Let  hot  burning  coals  fall  upon  them  ;  let  them  be  cast 
into  the  fire,  and  into  the  pit,  that  they  never  rise  up  again. 

11  A  man  full  of  words  shall  not  prosper  upon  the  earth : 
evil  shall  hunt  the  wicked  person  to  overthrow  him. 

12  Sure  I  am  that  the  Lord  will  avenge  the  poor;  and  main- 
tain the  cause  of  the  helpless. 

13  The  righteous  also  shall  give  thanks  unto  thy  Name; 
and  the  just  shall  continue  in  thy  sight. 

Psalm  cxli.     Domine,  clamavi. 
T  ORD,  I  call  upon  thee  ;  haste  thee  unto  me,  and  consider 


* 


my  voice,  when  I  cry  unto  thee. 


* 


THE  PSALTER. 


Day  29. 


2  Let  my  prayer  be  set  forth  in  thy  sight  as  the  incense ; 
and  let  the  lifting  up  of  my  hands  be  an  evening  sacrifice. 

3  Set  a  watch,  0  Lord,  before  my  mouth,  and  keep  the  door 
of  my  lips. 

4  O  let  not  mine  heart  be  inclined  to  any  evil  thing ;  let  me 
not  be  occupied  in  ungodly  works  with  the  men  that  work 
wickedness,  lest  I  eat  of  such  tilings  as  please  them. 

5  Let  the  righteous  rather  smite  me  friendly,  and  reprove 
me. 

ti  But  let  not  their  precious  balms  break  my  head ;  yea,  I 
will  pray  yet  against  their  wickedness. 

7  Let  their  judges  be  overthrown  in  stony  places,  that  they 
may  hear  my  words  ;  for  they  are  sweet. 

8  Our  bones  lie  scattered  before  the  pit,  like  as  when  one 
breaketh  and  heweth  wood  upon  the  earth. 

9  But  mine  eyes  look  unto  thee,  O  Lord  God ;  in  thee  is 
my  trust  ;  O  cast  not  out  my  soul. 

10  Keep  me  from  the  snare  that  they  have  laid  for  me,  and 
from  the  traps  of  the  wicked  doers. 

11  Let  the  ungodly  fall  into  their  own  nets  together,  and  let 
me  ever  escape  them. 

Day  29.  Anting  ^ragrr. 

Psalm  cxlii.     Voce  mca  ad  Dominum. 

r  CRIED  unto  the  Lord  with  my  voice ;  yea,  even  unto  the 
-■-  Lord  did  I  make  my  supplication. 

2  I  poured  out  my  complaints  before  him,  and  showed  him 
of  my  trouble. 

3  When  my  spirit  was  in  heaviness,  thou  knewest  my  path  ; 
in  the  way  wherein  I  walked,  have  they  privily  laid  a  snare 
for  me. 

4  I  looked  also  upon  my  right  hand,  and  saw  there  was  no 
man  that  would  know  me. 

5  I  had  no  place  to  flee  unto,  and  no  man  cared  for  my 
soul. 

6  I  cried  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  and  said,  Thou  art  my  hope, 
and  my  portion  in  the  land  of  the  living. 

7  Consider  my  complaint ;  for  I  am  brought  very  low. 

8  O  deliver  me  from  my  persecutors ;  for  they  are  too  strong 
for  me. 

9  Bring  my  soul  out  of  prison,  that  I  may  give  thanks  unto 
thy  Name ;  which  thing  if  thou  wilt  grant  me,  then  shall  the 
righteous  resort  unto  my  company. 

Psalm  cxliii.    Domine?  exaudi. 

HEAR  my  prayer,  O  Lord,  and  consider  my  desire ;  hearken 
unto  me  for  thy  truth  and  righteousness'  sake. 

2  And  enter  not  into  judgment  with  thy  servant ;  for  in  thy 
sight  shall  no  man  living  be  justified. 

3  For  the  enemy  hath  persecuted  my  soul ;  he  hath  smitten 


►?- 


-I. 


Day  30. 


THE  PSALTER. 


my  life  down  to  the  ground ;  he  hath  laid  me  in  the  darkness, 
as  the  men  that  have  been  long  dead. 

4  Therefore  is  my  spirit  vexed  within  me,  and  my  heart 
within  me  is  desolate. 

5  Yet  do  I  remember  the  time  past :  I  muse  upon  all  thy 
works ;  yea,  I  exercise  myself  in  the  works  of  thy  hands. 

6  I  stretch  forth  my  hands  unto  thee ;  my  soul  gaspeth 
unto  thee  as  a  thirsty  land. 

7  Hear  me,  O  Lord,  and  that  soon ;  for  my  spirit  waxeth 
faint :  hide  not  thy  face  from  me,  lest  I  be  like  unto  them  that 
go  down  into  the  pit. 

8  O  let  me  hear  thy  loving-kindness  betimes  in  the  morning ; 
for  in  thee  is  my  trust :  show  thou  me  the  way  that  I  should 
walk  in  ;  for  I  lift  up  my  soul  unto  thee. 

9  Deliver  me,  O  Lord,  from  mine  enemies ;  for  I  flee  unto 
thee  to  hide  me. 

10  Teach  me  to  do  the  thing  that  pleaseth  thee ;  for  thou 
art  my  God  :  let  thy  loving  Spirit  lead  me  forth  into  the  land 
of  righteousness. 

11  Quicken  me,  O  Lord,  for  thy  Name's  sake  ;  and  for  thy 
righteousness'  sake  bring  my  soul  out  of  trouble. 

12  And  of  thy  goodness  slay  mine  enemies,  and  destroy  all 
them  that  vex  my  soul ;  for  I  am  thy  servant. 

Day  30.  Jttomhtof  draper. 

Psalm  cxliv.    Benedictus  Dominies. 

BLESSED  be  the  Lord  my  strength,  who  teacheth  my 
hands  to  war,  and  my  fingers  to  fight : 

2  My  hope  and  my  fortress,  my  castle  and  deliverer,  my  de- 
fender in  whom  I  trust ;  who  subdueth  my  people  that  is  under 
me. 

3  Lord,  what  is  man,  that  thou  hast  such  respect  unto  him ! 
or  the  son  of  man,  that  thou  so  regardest  him  ! 

4  Man  is  like  a  thing  of  nought ;  his  time  passeth  away  like 
a  shadow. 

5  Bow  thy  heavens,  O  Lord,  and  come  down ;  touch  the 
mountains,  and  they  shall  smoke. 

6  Cast  forth  thy  lightning,  and  tear  them  ;  shoot  out  thine 
arrows,  and  consume  them. 

7  Send  down  thine  hand  from  above ;  deliver  me.  and 
take  me  out  of  the  great  waters,  from  the  hand  of  strange 
children ; 

8  Whose  mouth  talketh  of  vanity,  and  their  right  hand  is  a 
right  hand  of  wickedness. 

9  I  will  sing  a  new  song  unto  thee,  O  God ;  and  sing  praises 
unto  thee  upon  a  ten-stringed  lute. 

10  Thou  hast  given  victory  unto  kings,  and  hast  delivered 
David  thy  servant  from  the  peril  of  the  sword. 

11  Save  me,  and  deliver  me  from  the  hand  of  strange  chil- 
dren, whose  mouth  talketh  of  vanity,  and  their  right  hand  ia 
a  right  hand  of  iniquity : 


* 


* 


THE  PSALTER. 


Day  30. 


12  That  our  sons  may  grow  up  as  the  young  plants,  and 
that  our  daughters  may  he  as  the  polished  corners  of  the 
temple : 

13  That  our  garners  may  he  full  and  plenteous  with  all 
manner  of  store:  thattmr  sheep  may  bring  forth  thousands, 
and  ten  thousands  in  our  streets  : 

14  That  our  oxen  may  be  strong  to  labour  ;  that  there  be  no 
decay,  no  leading  into  captivity,  and  no  complaining  in  our 
streets. 

15  Happy  are  the  people  that  are  in  such  a  case ;  yea, 
blessed  are  the  people  who  have  the  Lord  for  their  God. 

Psalm  cxlv.     Ejcaltabn  te,  Bens. 

I  WILL  magnify  thee,  O  God,  my  King;  and  I  will  praise 
thy  Name  for  ever  and  ever. 

2  Every  day  will  I  give  thank3  unto  thee;  and  praise  thy 
Name  for  ever  and  ever. 

3  Great  is  the  Lord,  and  marvellous  worthy  to  be  praised  ; 
there  is  no  end  of  his  greatnet 

4  One  generation  shall  praise  thy  works  unto  another,  and 
declare  thy  power. 

5  As  for  me,  I  will  be  talking  of  thy  worship,  thy  glory,  thy 
praise,  and  wondrous  works  ; 

6  So  that  men  shall  speak  of  the  might  of  thy  marvellous 
acts  :  and  I  will  also  tell  of  thy  greatness. 

7  The  memorial  of  thine  abundant  kindness  shall  be 
showed ;  and  men  shall  sing  of  thy  righteousness. 

8  The  Lord  is  gracious  and  merciful ;  long-suffering,  and  of 
great  goodness. 

9  The  Lord  is  loving  unto  every  man  ;  and  his  mercy  is  over 
all  his  works. 

10  All  thy  works  praise  thee,  O  Lord  ;  and  thy  saints  give 
thanks  unto  thee. 

11  They  show  the  glory  of  thy  kingdom,  and  talk  of  thypower; 

12  That  thy  power,  thy  glory,  and  mightiness  of  thy  king- 
dom, might  be  known  unto  men. 

13  Thy  kingdom  is  an  everlasting  kingdom,  and  thy  do- 
minion endureth  throughout  all  ages. 

14  The  Lord  upholdeth  all  such  as  fall,  and  lifteth  up  all 
those  that  are  down. 

15  The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  thee,  O  Lord  ;  and  thou  givest 
them  their  meat  in  due  season. 

16  Thou  openest  thine  hand,  and  fillest  all  things  living 
with  plenteousni 

17  The  Lord  is  righteous  in  all  his  ways,  and  holy  in  all  his 
works. 

18  The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  him  ;  yea, 
all  such  as  call  upon  him  faithfully. 

19  He  will  fulfil  the  desire  of  them  that  fear  him  ;  he  also 
will  hear  their  cry,  and  -will  help  them. 

20  The  Lord  preserveth  all  them  that  love  him  ;  but  scat- 
tered abroad  all  the  ungodly. 


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Bay  30. 


THE  PSALTER. 


21  My  mouth  shall  speak  the  praise  of  the  Lord  ;  and  let 
ail  flesh  give  thanks  unto  his  holy  Name  for  ever  and  ever. 

Psalm  cxlvi.    Lauda,  anima  mea. 

T3RAISE  the  Lord,  O  my  soul :  while  I  live,  will  I  praise 
-*-  the  Lord  ;  yea,  as  long  as  I  have  any  being,  I  will  sing 
praises  unto  my  God. 

2  O  put  not  your  trust  in  princes,  nor  in  any  child  of  man ; 
for  there  is  no  help  in  them. 

3  For  when  the  breath  of  man  goeth  forth,  he  shall  turn 
again  to  his  earth,  and  then  all  his  thoughts  perish. 

4  Blessed  is  he  that  hath  the  God  of  Jacob  for  his  help,  and 
whose  hope  is  in  the  Lord  his  God  : 

5  Who  made  heaven  and  earth,  the  sea,  and  all  that  therein 
is  :  who  keepeth  his  promise  for  ever ; 

6  Who  helpeth  them  to  right  that  suffer  wrong ;  who  feedeth 
the  hungry. 

7  The  Lord  looseth  men  out  of  prison  ;  the  Lord  giveth 
sight  to  the  blind. 

8  The  Lord  helpeth  them  that  are  fallen ;  the  Lord  careth 
for  the  righteous. 

9  The  Lord  careth  for  the  strangers  ;  he  defendeth  the 
fatherless  and  widow:  as  for  the  way  of  the  ungodly,  he  turn- 
eth  it  upside  down. 

10  The  Lord  thy  God,  O  Sion,  shall  be  King  for  evermore, 
and  throughout  all  generations. 

Day  so.  doming  Pragtr* 

Psalm  cxlvii.     Laudate  Dominum. 

O  PRAISE  the  Lord,  for  it  is  a  good  thing  to  sing  praises 
unto  our  God ;  yea,  a  joyful  and  pleasant  thing  it  is  to  be 
thankful. 

2  The  Lord  doth  build  up  Jerusalem,  and  gather  together 
the  out-casts  of  Israel. 

3  He  healeth  those  that  are  broken  in  heart,  and  giveth 
medicine  to  heal  their  sickness. 

4  He  telleth  the  number  of  the  stars,  and  calleth  them  all 
by  their  names. 

5  Great  is  our  Lord,  and  great  is  his  power ;  yea,  and  his 
wisdom  is  infinite. 

6  The  Lord  setteth  up  the  meek,  and  bringeth  the  ungodly 
down  to  the  ground. 

7  O  sing  unto  the  Lord  with  thanksgiving ;  sing  praises 
upon  the  harp  unto  our  God : 

8  Who  covereth  the  heaven  with  clouds,  and  prepareth  rain 
for  the  earth  ;  and  maketh  the  grass  to  grow  upon  the  moun- 
tains, and  herb  for  the  use  of  men  ; 

9  Who  giveth  fodder  unto  the  cattle,  and  feedeth  the  young 
ravens  that  call  upon  him. 

10  He  hath  no  pleasure  in  the  strength  of  an  horse ;  neither 
delighteth  he  in  any  man's  legs. 


THE  PSALTER. 


Day  30. 


11  But  the  Lord's  delight  is  in  them  that  fear  him,  and  put 
their  trust  in  his  mercy. 

12  Praise  the  Lord,   O  Jerusalem  ;    praise    thy   God,  O 
Sion. 

13  For  he  hath  made  fast  the  bars  of  thy  gates,  and  hath 
blessed  thy  children  within  thee. 

14  He  maketh  peace  in  thy  borders,  and  filleth  thee  with 
the  flour  of  wheat. 

15  He  sendeth  forth  his  commandment  upon  earth,  and  his 
word  runneth  very  swiftly. 

16  He  giveth  snow  like  wool,  and  scattereth  the  hoar-frost 
like  ashes. 

17  He  casteth  forth  his  ice  like  morsels :  who  is  able  to  abide 
his  frost  ? 

18  He  sendeth  out  his  word,  and  melteth  them :  he  bloweth 
with  his  wind,  and  the  waters  flow. 

19  He  showeth  his  word  unto  Jacob,  his  statutes  and  ordi- 
nances unto  Israel. 

20  He  hath  not  dealt  so  with  any  nation ;  neither  have  the 
heathen  knowledge  of  his  laws. 

Psalm  cxlviii.     Laudate  Doyninum. 

0  PRAISE  the  Lord  of  heaven  :  praise  him  in  the  height. 
2  Praise  him,  all  ye  angels  of  his:  praise  him,  all  his 
hosts. 

3  Praise  him,  sun  and  moon :  praise  him,  all  ve  stars  and 
light. 

4  Praise  him,  all  ye  heavens,  and  ye  waters  that  are  above 
the  heavens. 

5  Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord  :  for  he  spake  the 
word,  and  they  were  made ;  he  commanded,  and  they  were 
created. 

6  He  hath  made  them  fast  for  ever  and  ever :  he  hath  given 
them  a  law  which  shall  not  be  broken. 

7  Praise  the  Lord  upon  earth,  ye  dragons  and  all  deeps  : 

8  Fire  and  hail,  snow  and  vapours,  wind  and  storm,  fulfil- 
ling his  word  : 

9  Mountains  and  all  hills ;  fruitful  trees  and  all  cedars  : 

10  Beasts  and  all  cattle;  worms  and  feathered  fowls  : 

11  Kings  of  the  earth,  and  all  people ;  princes,  and  all 
judges  of  the  world  : 

12  Young  men  and  maidens,  old  men  and  children,  praise 
the  Name  of  the  Lord  :  for  his  Name  only  is  excellent,  and 
Ms  praise  above  heaven  and  earth. 

13  He  shall  exalt  the  horn  of  his  people  :  all  his  saints  shall 
praise  him  ;  even  the  children  of  Israel,  even  the  people  that 
serveth  him. 

Psalm  cxlix.    Cantate  Domino. 

OSING  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song ;  let  the  congregation 
of  saints  praise  him. 
2  Let  Israel  rejoice  in  him  that  made  him,  and  let  the  cliii- 
dren  of  Sion  be  joyful  in  their  King. 


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2>ay  30. 


THE  PSALTER. 


3  Let  them  praise  his  Name  in  the  dance :  let  them  sing 
praises  unto  him  with  tabret  and  harp. 

4  For  the  Lord  hath  pleasure  in  his  people,  and  helpeth 
the  meek-hearted. 

5  Let  the  saints  be  joyful  with  glory;  let  them  rejoice  in 
their  beds. 

6  Let  the  praises  of  God  be  in  their  mouth ;  and  a  two- 
edged  sword  in  their  hands  ; 

7  To  be  avenged  of  the  heathen,  and  to  rebuke  the  people ; 

8  To  bind  their  kings  in  chains,  and  their  nobles  with  links 
of  iron. 

9  That  they  may  be  avenged  of  them ;  as  it  is  written,  Such 
honour  have  all  Ms  saints. 

Psalm  cl.    Laudate  Dominum. 

O  PRAISE  God  in  his  holiness :  praise  him  in  the  firma- 
ment of  his  power. 

2  Praise  him  in  his  noble  acts :  praise  him  according  to  his 
excellent  greatness. 

3  Praise  him  in  the  sound  of  the  trumpet :  praise  him  upon 
the  lute  and  harp. 

4  Praise  him  in  the  cymbals  and  dances :  praise  him  upon 
the  strings  and  pipe. 

5  Praise  him   upon  the  well-tuned  cymbals :  praise  him 
upon  the  loud  cymbals. 

6  Let  every  tiling  that  hath  breath  praise  the  Lord. 


THE  END  OF  THE  PSALTES, 


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ARTICLES  OF  RELIGION; 

AS  ESTABLISHED  BY  THE  BISHOPS,  THE  CLERGY,  AND  LAITY  OP 
THE  PROTESTANT  EPISCOPAL  CHURCH  IN  THE  UNITED  STATES  OF 
AMERICA,  IN  CONVENTION,  ON  THE  TWELFTH  DAY  OF  SEPTEMBER, 
IN  THE  YEAR  OF  OUR  LORD  1801. 


ARTICLE  I.     0/ Faith  in  the  Holy  Trinity. 

THERE  13  but  one  living  and  true  God,  everlasting',  without  body, 
parts,  or  passions  ;  of  infinite  power,  wisdom,  and  goodness  ;  the 
Maker,  and  Preserver  of  all  things  both  visible  and  invisible.  And  in 
unity  of  this  Godhead  there  be  three  Persons,  of  one  substance,  power, 
and  eternity  ;  the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Art.  II.     Of  the  Word  or  Son  of  God,  which  was  made  very  Man. 

THE  Son,  which  is  the  Word  of  the  Father,  begotten  from  everlast- 
ing of  the  Father,  the  very  and  eternal  God,  and  of  one  substance 
with  the  Father,  took  Man's  nature  in  the  womb  of  the  blessed  Virgin, 
of  her  substance  :  so  that  two  whole  and  perfect  Natures,  that  is  to  say, 
the  Godhead  and  Manhood,  were  joined  together  in  one  Person,  never 
to  be  divided,  whereof  is  one  Christ,  very  God,  and  very  Man  ;  who 
truly  suffered,  was  crucified,  dead,  and  buried,  to  reconcile  his  Father 
to  us,  and  to  be  a  sacrifice,  not  only  for  original  guilt,  but  also  for 
actual  sins  of  men. 

ART.  in.     Of  the  going  down  of  Christ  into  Hell. 
S  Christ  died  for  us,  and  was  buried  ;  so  also  is  it  to  be  believed, 


A 


that  he  went  down  into  Hell. 


ART.  IV.     Of  the  Resurrection  of  Christ. 

CHRIST  did  truly  rise  again  from  death,  and  took  again  his  body, 
with  flesh,  bones,  and  all  things  appertaining  to  the  perfection  of 
Mans  nature  ;  wherewith  he  ascended  into  Heaven,  and  there  sitteth, 
until  he  return  to  judge  all  Men  at  the  last  day. 

Art.  V.     Of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

THE  Holy  Ghost,  proceeding  from  the  Father  and  the  Ron,  fa  of  one 
substance,  majesty,  and  glory,  with  the  Father  and  the  Son,  very 
and  eternal  God. 

Art.  VI.     Of  the  Sufficiency  of  the  Holy  Scriptures  for  Salvation. 

HOLY  Scripture  containeth  all  things  necessary  to  salvation  :  so 
that  whatsoever  is  not  read  therein,  nor  may  be  proved  thereby,  is 
not  to  be  required  of  any  man,  that  it  should  be  believed  as  an  article 
of  the  Faith,  or  be  thought  requisite  or  necessary  to  salvation.  In  the 
name  of  the  Holy  Scripture  we  do  understand  those  canonical  Books  of 
the  Old  and  New  Testament,  of  whose  authority  was  never  any  doubt 
in  the  Church. 

OF  THE  NAMES  AND  NUMBER  OF  THE  CANONICAL  BOOKS. 


Genesis, 

Exodus, 

Leviticus, 

Numbers, 

Deuteronomy, 

Joshua, 

Judges, 

Ruth, 

The  First  Book  of  Samutl, 

The  Second  Book  of  Samuel, 

The  First  Book  of  King*, 

The  Second  Hook  of  Kings, 


The  First  Book  of  Chronichs, 
The  Second  Book  of  Chronicles, 
The  First  Book  of  Esdras, 
The  Second  Book  of  Esdras, 
The  Book  of  Esther, 
The  Book  of  Job, 
The  Psalms, 
The  Proverbs, 
Ecclesiastes  or  Preacher, 
Cantica,  or  Songs  of  Solomon, 
Four  Prophets  the  greater, 
Twelve  Prophets  the  less. 


ARTICLES  OF  RELIGION. 


And  the  other  Books  (as  Hlerome  saith)  the  Church  doth  read  for 
example  of  life  and  instruction  of  manners  ;  but  yet  doth  it  not  apply 
them  to  establish  any  doctrine  ;  such  are  these  following  : 

Baruch  the  Prophet, 


The  Third  Book  of  Esdras, 

The  Fourth  Booh  of  Esdras, 

The  Book  of  Tobias, 

The  Book  of  Judith, 

The  rest  of  the  Book  of  Esther, 

The  Book  of  Wisdom, 

Jesus  the  Son  of  Sirach, 


The  Song  of  the  Three  Children, 
The  Story  of  Susanna, 
Of  Bel  and  the  Dragon, 
The  Prayer  of  Manasses, 
The  First  Book  of  Maccabees, 
The  Second  Book  of  Maccabees. 


All  the  Books  of  the  New  Testament,  as  they  are  commonly  received, 
we  do  receive,  and  account  them  Canonical. 

Art.  VII.  Of  the  Old  Testament. 
HP  HE  Old  Testament  is  not  contrary  to  the  New  :  for  both  in  the  Old 
-*-  and  New  Testament  everlasting1  life  is  offered  to  Mankind  by  Christ, 
who  is  the  only  Mediator  between  God  and. Man,  being1  both  God  and 
Man.  Wherefore  they  are  not  to  be  heard,  which  feign  that  the  old 
Fathers  did  look  only  for  transitory  promises.  Although  the  Law  given 
from  God  by  Moses,  as  touching  Ceremonies  and  Rites,  do  not  bind 
Christian  men,  nor  the  Civil  precepts  thereof  ought  of  necessity  to  be 
received  in  any  commonwealth  ;  yet  notwithstanding,  no  Christian 
man  whatsoever  is  free  from  the  obedience  of  the  Commandments 
which  are  called  Moral. 

Art.  VIII.     Of  the  Creeds. 

THE  Nicene  Creed,  and  that  which  is  commonly  called  the  Apostles* 
Creed,  ought  thoroughly  to  be  received  and  believed  :  for  they  may 
be  proved  by  most  certain  warrants  of  Holy  Scripture. 

ART.  IX.     Of  Original  or  Birth-Sin. 

ORIGINAL  sin  standeth  not  in  the  following  of  Adam,  (as  the  Pe- 
lagians do  vainly  talk  ;)  but  it  is  the  fault  and  corruption  of  the 
Nature  of  every  man,  that  naturally  is  engendered  of  the  offspring  of 
Adam  ;  whereby  man  is  very  far  gone  from  original  righteousness,  and 
is  of  his  own  nature  inclined  to  evil,  so  that  the  flesh  lusteth  always 
contrary  to  the  Spirit  :  and  therefore  in  every  person  born  into  this 
world,  it  deserveth  God's  wrath  and  damnation.  And  this  infection  of 
nature  doth  remain,  yea  in  them  that  are  regenerated  ;  whereby  the 
lust  of  the  flesh,  called  in  the  Greek,  Qpovrffxa  oapKog  (which  some 
do  expound  the  wisdom,  some  sensuality,  some  the  affection,  some  the 
desire,  of  the  flesh,)  is  not  subject  to  the  Law  of  God.  And  a*mough 
there  is  no  condemnation  for  them  that  believe  and  are  baptized  ;  yet 
the  Apostle  doth  confess,  that  concupiscence  and  lust  hath  of  itself  the 
nature  of  sin. 

ART.  X.     OfFree-Will. 

THE  condition  of  Man  after  the  fall  of  Adam  is  such,  that  he  cannot 
turn  and  prepare  himself,  by  his  own  natural  strength  and  good 
works,  to  faith,  and  calling  upon  God.  Wherefore  we  have  no  power 
to  do  good  works  pleasant  and  acceptable  to  God,  without  the  grace 
of  God  by  Christ  preventing  us,  that  we  may  have  a  good  will,  and 
working  with  us,  when  we  have  that  good  will. 

ART.  XL     Of  the  Justification  of  Man. 

WE  are  accounted  righteous  before  God,  only  for  the  merit  of  our 
Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ  by  Faith,  and  not  for  our  own 
works  or  deservings.  Wherefore,  that  we  are  justified  by  Faith  only, 
is  a  most  wholesome  Doctrine,  and  very  full  of  comfort,  as  more  largely 
is  expressed  in  the  Homily  of  Justification. 

Art.  XII.     Of  Good  Works. 

ALBEIT  that  Good  Works,  which  are  the  fruits  of  Faith,  and  follow 
after  Justification,  cannot  put  away  our  6ins,  and  endure  the 


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severity  of  God's  judgment  ;  yet  are  they  pleasing:  and  acceptable  to 
God  in  Christ,  and  do  spring  out  necessarily  of  a  tnie  and  lively  Faith  ; 
insomuch  that  by  them  a  lively  Faith  may  be  as  evidently  known  as 
a  tree  discerned  by  the  fruit. 

ART.  XIII.  Of  Works  before  Justification. 
"ITTORKS  done  before  the  gTace  of- Christ,  and  the  Inspiration  of  his 
Spirit,  are  not  pleasant  to  God,  forasmuch  as  they  spring  not  of 
faith  in  Jesus  Christ  ;  neither  do  they  make  men  meet  to  receive  grace, 
or  (as  the  Schoo'-authors  say")  deserve  grace  of  congruity  :  yea  rather, 
for  that  they  are  not  done  as  God  hath  willed  and  commanded  them  to 
be  done,  we  doubt  not  but  they  have  the  nature  of  sin. 

ART.  XrV.     Of  Works  of  Supererogation. 

TTOLFXT ART  Works  besides,  over  and  above,  God's  Commandments, 
'  which  they  call  Works  of  Supererogation,  cannot  be  taught  with- 
out arroganey  and  impiety  :  for  by  them  men  do  declare,  that  they  do 
not  only  render  unto  God  as  much  as  they  are  hound  to  do,  but  that 
they  do  more  for  his  sake,  than  of  bounden  duty  is  required  :  whereas 
Christ  saith  plainly.  When  ye  have  done  all  that  are  commanded  to 
you,  say,  We  are  unprofitable  servants. 

Art.  XV.     Of  Christ  alone  without  Sin. 

/CHRIST  in  the  truth  of  our  nature  was  made  like  unto  us  in  all 
^  things,  sin  only  except,  from  which  he  was  clearly  void,  both  in  his 
flesh,  and  in  his  spirit.  He  came  to  be  the  Lamb  without  spot,  who, 
by  sacrifice  of  himself  once  made,  should  take  away  the  sins  of  tho 
world  ;  and  sin  (as  Saint  John  saith)  was  not  in  him.  But  all  we  the 
rest,  although  baptized,  and  born  again  in  Christ,  yet  ortend  in  many 
things  ;  and  if  we  say  we  have  no  sin,  we  deceive  ourselves,  and  the 
truth  is  not  in  us. 

Art.  XVT.     Of  Sin  after  Baptism. 

NOT  every  deadly  sin  willingly  committed  after  Baptism  is  sin 
against  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  unpardonable.  Wherefore  the  grant 
of  repentance  is  not  to  be  denied  to  such  as  fall  into  sin  after  Baptism. 
After  we  have  received  the  Holy  Ghost,  we  may  depart  from  grace 
given,  and  fall  into  sin,  and  by  the  grace  of  God  we  may  arise  again, 
and  amend  our  lives.  And  therefore  they  are  to  be  condemned,  which 
say,  they  can  no  more  sin  as  long  as  they  live  here,  or  deny  the  place 
of  forgiveness  to  such  as  truly  repent. 

Art.  XVII.     Of  Predestination  and  Election. 

PREDESTINATION  to  Life  is  the  everlasting  purpose  of  God, 
whereby  (before  the  foundations  of  the  world  were  laid)  he  hath 
constantly  decreed  by  his  counsel  secret  to  us,  to  deliver  from  curse  and 
damnation  those  whom  he  hath  chosen  in  Christ  out  of  mankind,  and 
to  bring  them  by  Christ  to  everlasting  salvation,  as  vessels  made  to 
honour.  Wherefore,  they  which  be  endued  'with  so  excellent  a  benefit 
of  God,  be  called  according  to  God's  purpose  by  his  Spirit  working  in 
due  season  :  they  through  Grace  obey  the  calling  :  they  be  justified 
freely  :  they  be  made  sons  of  God  by  adoption  :  they  be  made  like  the 
image  of  his  only-begotten  Son  Jesus  Christ  :  they  walk  religiously  in 
good  works,  and  at  length,  by  God's  mercy,  they  attain  to  everlasting 
felicity. 

As  the  godly  consideration  of  Predestination,  and  our  Election  in 
Christ,  is  full  of  sweet,  pleasant,  and  unspeakable  comfort  to  godly 
persons,  and  such  as  feel  in  themselves  the  working  of  the  Spirit  of 
Christ,  mortifying  the  works  of  the  flesh,  and  their  earthly  members, 
and  drawing  up  their  mind  to  high  and  heavenly  things,  as  well  l>ecause 
itdoth  greatly  establish  and  confirm  their  faith  of  eternal  Salvation  to  be 
enjoyed  through  Chri6t,  as  because  it  doth  fervently  kindle  their  love 


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AKTICLES  OF  RELIGION. 


towards  God  :  So,  for  curious  and  carnal  persons,  lacking  the  Spirit  of 
Christ,  to  have  continually  before  their  eyes  the  sentence  of  God's  Pre- 
destination, is  a  most  dangerous  downfall,  whereby  the  Devil  doth 
thrust  them  either  into  desperation,  or  into  wretchlessness  of  most  un- 
clean living,  no  less  perilous  than  desperation. 

Furthermore,  we  must  receive  God's  promises  in  such  wise,  as  they 
be  generally  set  forth  to  us  in  Holy  Scripture  :  and,  in  our  doings,  that 
Wdl  of  God  is  to  be  followed,  which  we  have  expressly  declared  unto 
us  in  the  Word  of  God. 

Art.  XYHI.    Of  obtaining  eternal  Salvation  only  by  the  Xante  of  Christ, 

THEY  also  are  to  be  had  accursed  that  presume  to  say,  That  every 
man  shall  be  saved  by  the  Law  or  Sect  which  he  professeth,  so  that 
he  be  ddigent  to  frame  his  life  according  to  that  Law,  and  the  light  of 
Nature.  For  Holy  Scripture  doth  set  out  unto  us  only  the  Name  of  Je- 
sus Christ,  whereby  men  must  be  saved. 

Art.  XIX.     Of  the  Church. 

THE  visible  Church  of  Christ  is  a  congregation  of  faithful  men,  in  the 
which  the  pure  Word  of  God  is  preached,  and  the  Sacraments  be 
duly  ministered  according  to  Christ's  ordinance,  in  all  those  tilings 
that  of  necessity  are  requisite  to  the  same. 

As  the  Church  of  Jerusalem,  Alexandria,  and  Antioch,  have  erred  ; 
so  also  the  Church  of  Rome  ^iath  erred,  not  only  in  their  living  and 
manner  of  Ceremonies,  but  also  in  matters  of  Faith. 

Art.  XX.     Of  the  Authority  of  the  Church. 

THE  Church  hath  power  to  decree  Rites  or  Ceremonies,  and  authority 
in  Controversies  of  Faith  :  and  yet  it  is  not  lawful  for  the  Church 
to  ordain  any  thing  that  is  contrary  to  God's  Word  written,  neither 
may  it  so  expound  one  place  of  Scripture,  that  it  be  repugnant  to 
another.  Wherefore,  although  the  Church  be  a  witness  and  a  keeper 
of  Holy  Writ,  yet,  as  it  ought  not  to  decree  any  thing  against  the  same, 
so  besides  the  same  ought  it  not  to  enforce  any  thing  to  be  believed  for 
necessity  of  Salvation. 

Art.  XXL     Of  the  Authority  of  General  Councils.* 

ART.  XXII.     Of  Purgatory. 

THE  Romish  Doctrine  concerning  Purgatory,  Pardons,  Worshipping 
and  Adoration,  as  well  of  Images  as  of  Relics,  and  also  Invoca- 
tion of  Saints,  is  a  fond  thing,  vainly  invented,  and  grounded  upon  no 
warranty  of  Scripture,  but  rather  repugnant  to  the  Word  of  God. 

ART.  XXIII.     Of  Ministering  in  the  Congregation. 

IT  is  not  lawful  for  any  man  to  take  upon  him  the  office  of  public 
preaching,  or  ministering  the  Sacraments  in  the  Congregation,  be- 
fore he  be  lawfully  called,  and  sent  to  execute  the  same.  And  those  Ave 
ought  to  judge  lawfully  called  and  sent,  which  be  chosen  and  called  to 
this  work  by  men  who  have  public  authority  given  unto  them  in  the 
Congregation,  to  call  and  send  Ministers  into  the  Lord's  vineyard. 

ART.  XXIV.     Of  Speaking  in  the  Congregation  in  such  a  Tongue  as  the 

people  under standeth. 

IT  is  a  thing  plainly  repugnant  to  the  Word  of  God,  and  the  custom 
of  the  Primitive  Church,  to  have  public  Prayer  in  the  Church,  or  to 
minister  the  Sacraments,  in  a  tongue  not  understanded  of  the  people. 

Art.  XXV.    Of  the  Sacraments. 
CACRAMENTS  ordained  of  Christ  be  not  only  badges  or  tokens  of 
^  Christian  men's  profession,  but  rather  they  be  certain  sure  wit- 

•  The  Twenty-first  of  the  former  Articles  is  omitted;  because  it  is  partly  of  a  local 
and  civil  nature,  and  is  provided  for,  as  to  the  remaining  parts  of  it,  in  other  Articles. 


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ARTICLES  OF  RELIGION. 


nesses,  and  effectual  signs  of  grace,  and  God's  (good  will  towards  us, 
by  the  wkich  he  doth  work  invisibly  in  us,  and  doth  not  only  quicken, 
but  also  strengthen  and  confirm  our  Faith  In  him. 

There  are  two  Sacraments  ordained  of  Christ  our  Lord  in  the  Gospel, 
that  is  to  say,  Baptism,  and  the  Supper  of  the  Lord. 

Those  five  commonly  called  Sacraments,  that  is  to  say,  Confirmation, 
Penance,  Orders,  Matrimony,  and  Extreme  Unction,  are  not  to  be 
counted  for  Sacraments  of  the  Gospel,  being  such  as  have  grown  partly 
of  the  corrupt  following  of  the  Apostles,  partly  are  states  of  life  allowed 
in  the  Scriptures  ;  but  yet  have  not  like  nature  of  Sacraments  with 
Baptism,  and  the  Lord's  Supper,  for  that  they  have  not  any  visible 
sign  or  ceremony  ordained  of  God. 

The  Sacraments  were  not  ordained  of  Christ  to  be  gazed  upon,  or  to 
be  carried  about,  but  that  we  should  duly  use  them.  And  in  such 
only  as  worthily  receive  the  same,  they  have  a  wholesome  effect  or 
operation  :  but  they  that  receive  them  unworthily,  purchase  to  them- 
selves damnation,  as  Saint  Paul  saith. 

ART.  XXVI*     Of  the  Unworthiness  of  the  Ministers,  which  hinders  not 

the  effect  of  the  Sacraments. 

ALTHOUGH  in  the  visible  Church  the  evil  be  ever  mingled  with  the 
good,  and  sometimes  the  evil  have  chief  authority  in  the  Ministra- 
tion of  the  Word  and  Sacraments,  yet  forasmuch  as  they  do  not  the 
same  in  their  own  name,  but  in  Christ's,  and  do  minister  by  his  com- 
mission and  authority,  we  may  use  their  Ministry,  both  in  hearing  the 
Word  of  God,  and  in  receiving  the  Sacraments.  Neither  is  the  effect 
of  Christ's  ordinance  taken  away  by  their  wickedness,  nor  the  grace  of 
God's  gifts  diminished  from  such  as  by  faith,  and  rightly,  do  receive 
the  Sacraments  ministered  unto  them  ;  which  be  effectual,  because  of 
Christ's  institution  and  promise,  although  they  be  ministered  by  evil 
men. 

Nevertheless,  it  appertaineth  to  the  discipline  of  the  Charch,  that 
inquiry  be  made  of  evil  Ministers,  and  that  they  be  accused  by  those 
that  have  knowledge  of  their  offences  ;  andfinally>  being  found  guilty, 
by  just  judgment  be  deposed. 

ART.  XXVIT.     Of  Baptism. 

BAPTISM  is  not  only  a  sign  of  profession,  and  mark  of  difference, 
whereby  Christian  men  are  discerned  from  others  that  be  not 
christened,  but  it  is  also  a  sign  of  Regeneration  or  New-Birth,  where- 
by, as  by  an  instrument,  they  that  receive  Baptism  rightly  are  grafted 
into  theChurch  ;  the  promises  of  the  forgiveness  of  sin,  and  of  our 
adoption  to  be  the  sons  of  God  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  are  visibly  signed 
and  sealed  :  Faith  is  confirmed,  and  Grace  increased  by  virtue  of 
prayer  unto  God. 

The  Baptism  of  young  Children  is  in  any  wise  to  be  retained  in  the 
Church,  as  most  agreeable  with  the  institution  of  Christ. 

A2T.  XXVIIL     Of  the  Lord's  Supper. 

THE  Supper  of  the  Lord  is  not  only  a  sign  of  the  love  that  Christians 
ought  to  have  among  themselves  one  to  another  ;  but  rather  it  is  a 
Sacrament  of  our  Redemption  by  Christ's  death  :  insomuch  that  to 
such  as  rightly,  worthily,  and  with  faith,  receive  the  same,  the  Bread 
which  we  break  is  a  partaking  of  the  Body  of  Christ ;  and  likewise 
the  Cup  of  Blessing  is  a  partaking  of  the  Blood  of  Christ. 

Transubstantiation  (or  the  change  of  the  substance  of  Bread  and 
Wine)  in  the  Supper  of  the  Lord,  cannot  be  proved  by  Holy  Writ ;  but 
is  repugnant  to  the  plain  words  of  Scripture,  overthroweth  the  nature 
of  a  Sacrament,  and  hath  given  occasion  to  many  superstitions. 

The  Body  of  Christ  is  given,  taken,  and  eaten,  in  the  Supper,  only 
after  an  heavenly  and  spiritual  manner.  And  the  mean  whereby  the 
Body  of  Christ  is  received  and  eaten  in  the  Supper,  is  Faith. 


ARTICLES  OF  HELIGIOJT. 


The  Sacrament,  of  the  Lord's  Supper  -was  not  by  Christ's  ordinance 
reserved,  carried  about,  lifted  up,  or  worshipped. 

ART.  XXIX.     Of  the  Wicked,  u-hich  eat  not  the  Body  of  CJirist  in  the  use 

of  the  Lord's  Supper. 

r|1rlK  Wieked,  and  such  as  be  void  of  a  lively  faith,  although  they  do 
-*-  carnally  and  visibly  press  with  their  teeth  (as  Saint  Augustine 
saith)  the  Sacrament  of  the  Body  and  Blood  of  Christ  ;  yet  in  no  wise 
are  they  partakers  of  Christ ;  but  rather,  to  their  condemnation,  do  eat 
and  drink  the  sign  or  Sacrament  of  so  great  a  thing. 

ART.  XXX.     Of  both  Kinds. 

THE  Cup  of  the  Lord  is  not  to  be  denied  to  the  Lay-people  :  for  both 
the  parts  of  the  Lord's  Sacrament,  by  Christ's  ordinance  and  com- 
mandment, ought  to  be  ministered  to  all  Christian  men  alike. 

ART.  XXXI.     Of  the  one  Oblation  of  Christ  finished  upon  the  Cross. 

THE  Offering  of  Christ  once  made  is  that  perfect  redemption,  propi- 
tiation, and  satisfaction,  for  all  the  sins  of  the  whole  world,  both 
original  and  actual  :  and  there  is  none  other  satisfaction  for  sin,  but 
that  alone.  Wherefore  the  sacrifices  of  Masses,  in  the  which  it  was 
commonly  said,  that  the  Priest  did  offer  Christ  for  the  quick  and  the 
dead,  to  have  remission  of  pain  or  guilt,  were  blasphemous  fables,  and 
dangerous  deceits. 

ART.  XXXLT.     Of  the  Marriage  of  Priests. 

BISHOPS,  Priests,  and  Deacons,  are  not  commanded  by  God's  Law, 
either  to  vow  the  estate  of  single  life,  or  to  abstain  from  marriage  : 
therefore  it  is  lawful  for  them,  as  for  all  other  Christian  men,  to  marry 
at  their  own  discretion,  as  they  shall  judge  the  same  to  serve  better  to 
godliness. 

Art.  XXXIII.    Of  excommunicate  Persons,  hour  they  are  to  be  avoided. 

THAT  person  which  by  open  denunciation  of  the  Church  is  rightly 
cut  off  from  the  unity  of  the  Church,  and  excommunicated,  ought 
to  be  taken  of  the  whole  multitude  of  the  faithful,  as  an  Heathen  and 
Publican,  until  he  be  openly  reconciled  by  penance,  and  received  into 
the  Church  by  a  Judge  that  hath  authority  thereunto. 

ART.    XXXIY.     Of  the  Traditions  of  the  Church. 

F!  is  not  necessary  that  Traditions  and  Ceremonies  be  in  all  places 
one,  or  utterly  like  ;  for  at  all  times  they  have  been  divers,  and  may 
be  changed  according  to  the  diversity  of  countries,  times,  and  men's 
manners,  so  that  nothing  be  ordained  against  God's  Word.  Whoso- 
ever, through  his  private  judgment,  willingly  and  purposely,  doth 
openly  break  the  Traditions  and  Ceremonies  of  the  Church,  Avhich  be 
not  repugnant  to  the  Word  of  God,  and  be  ordained  and  approved  by 
common  authority,  ought  to  be  rebuked  openly,  (that  others  may  fear 
to  do  the  like,)  as"  he  that  offendeth  against  the  common  order  of  the 
Church,  and  hurteth  the  authority  of  the  Magistrate,  and  woundeth 
the  consciences  of  the  weak  brethren. 

Every  particular  or  national  Church  nath  authority  to  ordain, 
change,  and  abolish,  Ceremonies  or  Rites  of  the  Church  ordained  only 
by  man's  authority,  so  that  all  things  be  done  to  edifying. 

ART.  XXXY.     Of  the  Homilies. 

THE  Second  Book  of  Homilies,  the  several  titles  whereof  we  have 
joined  under  this  Article,  doth  contain  a  godly  and  wholesome 
Doctrine,  and  necessary  for  these  times,  as  doth  the  former  Book  of 
Homilies,  which  were  set  forth  in  the  time  of  Edward  the  Sixth;  and 
therefore  we  judge  them  to  be  read  in  Churches  by  the  Ministers,  dili- 
gently and  distinctly,  that  they  may  be  understanded  of  the  people. 


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ARTICLES  OF  RELIGION. 


OF  THE  NAMES  OF  THE  HOMILIES. 

10.  Of  the   reverend  Estimation  of 
God's  Word. 

11.  Of  Alms-doing. 

12.  Of  the  Xativity  of  Christ. 


1.  Of  the  right  I'se  of  the  Church. 

2.  Against  J\ril  or'  idolatry. 

3.  Of  repairing  and  LecjJing  clean  of 

Churches. 

4.  Of  good    Works:  first  of  Fast-  !  13.  Of  the  Passion  of  Christ 

ing.  j  14.  Of  the  Resurrection  of  Christ. 

5.  Against  Gluttony  and  Ditinken- 

ness, 

6.  Against  Excess  cf  Apparel. 


1§.  Of  the   worthy   receiving  of  the 

Sacrament    of   the    Body  and 
Jilood  of  Christ. 


7.  Of  Prayer.  1 16.  Of  the  Gifts  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

8.  Of     the     Place    and    Time    of  \\7.  For  the  Rogation-days. 

Prayer.  ,  18.  Of  the  State  of  Matrimony, 

9.  That  Common  Prayers  and  Sa-  ■  19.  Of  Repentance. 

craments  ought  to  be  ministered    20-  Against  Idleness, 
in  a  known  tongue.  21.  Against  Rebellion. 

[This  Article  is  received  in  this  Church,  so  far  as  it  declares  the 
Books  of  Homilies  to  be  an  explication  of  Christian  doctrine,  and  in- 
structive in  piety  and  morals.  But  all  references  to  the  constitution 
and  laws  of  England  are  considered  as  inapplicable  to  the  cireuni- 
stances  of  this  Church  ;  which  also  suspends  the  order  for  the  reading 
of  said  Homilies  in  churches,  until  a  revision  of  them  may  be  con- 
veniently made,  for  the  clearing  of  them,  as  well  from  obsolete  words 
and  phrases,  as  from  the  local  references.] 

ART.  XXXVI.     Of  Consecration  of  Bishops  and  Minister*. 

T^IIE  Book  of  Consecration  of  Bishops,  and  Ordering  of  Priests  and 
•*•  Deacons,  as  set  forth  by  the  General  Convention  of  this  Church  in 
1792,  doth  contain  all  things  necessary  to  such  Consecration  and  Order- 
ing ;  neither  hath  it  any  thing  that,  of  it*elf,  is  superstitious  and  un- 
godly. And,  therefore,  whosoever  are  consecrated  or  ordered  according 
to  said  Form,  we  decree  all  such  to  be  rightly,  orderly,  and  lawfully 
consecrated  and  ordered. 

ART.  XXXVII.     Of  the  Power  of  the  Civil  Magistrates. 

THE  Power  of  the  Civil  Magistrate  extendeth  to  all  men.  as  well 
Clergy  as  Laity,  in  all  things  temporal  ;  but  hath  no  authority  in 
things  purely  spiritual.  And  Ave  hold  it  to  be  the  duty  of  all  men  who 
are  professors  of  the  Gospel,  to  pay  respectful  obedience  to  the  Civil 
Authority,  regularly  and  legitimately  constituted. 

ART.  XXXVIII.     Of  Christian  Men's  Goods,  which  are  not  common. 

THE  Riches  and  Goods  of  Christians  are  not  common,  as  touching 
the  right,  title,  and  possession  of  the  same  ;  as  certain  Anabaptists 
do  falsely  boast.  Notwithstanding,  every  man  ought,  of  such  things 
as  he  possesseth,  liberally  to  give  alms  to  the  poor,  according  to  his 
ability. 

Art.  XXXIX.     Of  a  Christian  Man's  Oath. 

AS  we  confess  that  vain  and  rash  Swearing  is  forbidden  Christian 
men  by  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  James  his  Apostle,  so  we  judge, 
that  Christian  Religion  doth  not  prohibit,  but  that  a  man  may  swear 
when  the  Magistrate  requireth,  in  a  cause  of  faith  and  charity,  so  it  be 
done  according  to  the  Prophet's  teaching,  in  justice,  judgment,  and 
truth. 


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THE  FORM  AND  MANNER 

OF  MAKING,  ORDAINING,  AND   CONSECRATING 

BISHOPS,  PRIESTS,  AND  DEACONS; 

ACCORDING  TO  THE  ORDER  OF  THE  PROTESTAXT  EPISCOPAL  CHURCH 
IX  THE  UXITED  STATES  OF  A3IERICA,  AS  ESTABLISHED  BY  THE 
BISHOPS,  THE  CLERGY,  AXD  LAITY  OF  SAID  CHTECH,  IX  GEXERAL 
COXVEXTIOX,  IX  THE  MOXTH  OF  SEPTEMBER,  A.  D.  1792. 


THE  PREFACE. 

JT  is  evident  unto  all  men,  diligently  reading  Holy  Scripture  and  ancient 
■*■  Authors,  that  from  the  Apostles'  time  there  have  been  these  Orders  of 
Ministers  in  Christ's  Church, — Bishops,  Priests,  and  Deacons.  Which 
Offices  were  evermore  had  in  such  reverend  Estimation,  that  no  man  might 
presume  to  execute  any  of  them,  except  he.  were  first  called,  tried,  examined, 
and  known  to  have  such  qualities  as  are  requisite  for  the  same  ;  and  also 
by  public  Prayer,  with  Imposition  of  Hands,  were  approved  and,  admitted 
thereunto  by  lawful  Authority.  And  therefore,  to  the  intent  that  these 
Orders  may  be  continued,  and  reverently  used,  and  esteemed  in  this  Church, 
no  man  shallbe  accounted  or  taken  to  be  a  lawful  Bishop,  Priest,  or  Deacon, 
in  this  Church,  or  suffered  to  execute  any  of  the  said  Functions,  except  he 
be  called,  tried,  examined,  and  admitted  thereunto,  according  to  the  Form- 
hereafter  following,  or  hath  had  Episcopal  Consecration  or  Ordination. 

And  none  shall  be  admitted  a  Deacon,  Priest,  or  Bishop,  except  lie  be  oj 
the  age  which  the  Canon  in  that  case  provided  may  require. 

And  the.  Bishop,  knowing  cither  by  himself,  or  by  sufficient  testimony, 
any  Person  to  be  a  man  of  virtuous  conversation,  and  without  crime  ;  and, 
after  examination  and  trial,  finding  him  sufficiently  instructed  in  the 
Holy  Scripture,  and  otherwise  learned  as  the  Canons  require,  may.  at  the 
times  appointed,  or  else,  on  urgent  occasion,  upon  some  other  day.  in  the 
face  of  the  Church,  admit  him  a  Deacon,  in  such  manner  and  form  as 
followeth. 


THE  FORM  AND  MANNER  OF 

MAKING    DEACONS. 

*J  When  the  day  appointed  by  the  Bishop  is  come,  after  Morning  Prayer 
is  ended,  there  shall  be  a  Sermon,  or  Exhortation,  declaring  the  Duty 
and  Office  of  such  as  come  to  be  admitted  Deacons;  how  necessary  that 
Order  is  in  the  Church  of  Christ,  and  also,  how  the  people  ought  to 
esteem  them  in  their  Office. 

<%  A  Priest  shall  present  unto  the  Bishop,  sitting  in  his  chair  near  to  the 
Holy  Table,  svch  as  desire  to  be  ordained  Deacons,  each  oftftem  being 
decently  habited,  saying  these  words, 

REVEREND  Father  in  God,  I  present  unto  you  these  persons  pre- 
sent, to  be  admitted  Deacons. 

The  Bishop. 

'T'AKE  heed  that  the  persons,  whom  ye  present  unto  us,  be  apt  and 
•*-  meet,  for  their  learning  and  godly  conversation,  to  exercise  their 
Ministry  duly,  to  the  honour  of  God,  and  the  edifying  of  his  Church. 

%  The  Priest  shall  answer  : 

I  HAVE  inquired  concerning  them,  and  also  examined  them,  and 
think  them  so  to  be. 


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THE  ORDERING  OP  DEACONS. 


^f  Then  the  Bishop  shall  say  unto  the  People  : 

BRETHREN,  if  there  be  any  of  you  who  knoweth  any  Impediment, 
or  notable  Crime,  in  any  of  these  persons  presented  to  be  ordered 
Deacons,  for  the  which  he  ought  not  to  be  admitted  to  that  Office,  let 
him  come  forth  in  the  Name  of  God,  and  show  what  the  Crime  or  Im- 
pediment is. 

%  And  if  any  great  Crime  or  Impediment  be  objected,  the  Bishop  shall 
cease  from  Ordering  ihat  person,  until  such  time  as  the  party  accused 
shall  be  found  clear  of  that  Crime. 

%  Then  the  Bishop  (commending  such  as  shall  be  found  meet  to  be  Ordered, 
to  the  Pram  rs  of  the  congregation)  shall,  with  the  Clergy  and  People 
present,  say  the  Litany. 

%  Then  shall  be  said  the  Service  for  the  Communion^  with  tlie  Collect, 
Epistle,  and  Gospel,  as  followeth. 

Tlie  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  by  thy  Divine  Providence  hast  appointed 
divers  Orders  of  Ministers  in  thy  Church,  and  didst  inspire  thine 
Apostles  to  choose  into  the  Order  of  Deacons  the  first  Martyr  Saint 
Stephen,  with  others  ;  Mercifully  behold  these  thy  servants  now  called 
to  the  like  Office  and  Administration  :  so  replenish  them  with  the  truth 
of  thy  Doctrine,  and  adorn  them  with  innocency  of  life,  that,  both  by 
word  and  good  example,  they  may  faithfully  serve  thee  in  this  Office, 
to  the  glory  of  thy  Name,  and  the  edification  of  thy  Church  ;  through 
the  merits  of  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with. 
thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  now  and  for  ever.    A  men. 

The  Epistle.  1  Tim.  hi.  8. 
I"  IKEWISE  must  the  Deacons  be  grave,  not  double-tongued,  not 
-*-*  given  to  much  wine,  not  greedy  of  filthy  lucre  :  holding  the  mys- 
tery of  the  faith  in  a  pure  conscience.  And  let  these  also  first  be  prov- 
ed ;  then  let  them  use  the  Office  of  a  Deacon,  being  found  blameless. 
Even  so  must  their  wives  be  grave,  not  slanderers,  sober,  faithful  in 
all  things.  Let  the  Deacons  be  the  husbands  cf  one  wife,  ruling  their 
children  and  their  own  houses  well.  For  they  that  have  used  the 
Office  of  a  Deacon  well,  purchase  to  themselves  a  good  degree,  and 
great  boldness  in  the  faith  which  is  in  Christ  Jesus. 

%  Or  else  this,  out  of  the  Sixth  Chapter  of  the  Acts  of  the  Apostles. 

Acts  vi.  2. 
fyHEN  the  twelve  called  the  multitude  of  the  disciples  unto  them, 
•*-  and  said.  It  is  not  reason  that  we  should  leave  the  Word  of  God, 
and  serve  tables.  Wherefore,  brethren,  look  ye  out  among  you  seven 
men  of  honest  report,  full  of  the  Holy  Ghost  and  wisdom,  whom  we 
may  appoint  over  this  business.  But  we  will  give  ourselves  continu- 
ally to  prayer,  and  to  the  ministry  of  the  Word.  And  the  saying 
pleased  the  whole  multitude.  And  they  chose  Stephen,  a  man  full  of 
faith  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  Philip,  and  Prochorus,  and  Nicanor, 
and  Timon,  and  Parmenas,  and  Nicolas  a  proselyte  of  Antioch  ;  whom 
they  set  before  the  Apostles  ;  and  when  they  had  prayed,  they  laid 
their  hands  on  them.  And  the  Word  of  God  increased,  and  the  number 
of  the  disciples  multiplied  in  Jerusalem  greatly,  and  a  great  company 
of  the  Priests  were  obedient  to  the  faith. 

1T  Then  shall  the  Bishop  examine  every  one  of  those  who  are  to  be  Ordered, 
in  the  presence  of  the  people,  after  this  manner  following. 

DO  you  trust  that  you  are  inwardly  moved  by  the  Holy  Ghost  to  take 
upon  you  this  Office  and  Ministration,  to  serve  God  for  the  pro-» 
moting  of  his  glory,  and  the  edifying  of  his  people  ? 

Answer.    I  trust  so* 


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The  Bishop. 

T\0  you  think  that  you  are  truly  called,  according  to  the  will  of  our 
-*-'  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  according  to  the  Canons  of  this  Church,  to 
the  Ministry  of  the  same  ? 
Answer.    I  think  so. 

The  Bishop. 
T\0  you  unfeignedly  believe  all  the  Canonical  Scriptures  of  the  Old 
•*-'  and  New  Testament  ? 
Answer.    I  do  believe  them. 

The  Bishop. 
"yyiLL  you  diligently  read  the  same  unto  the  people  assembled  in 
T  *     the  Church  where  you  shall  be  appointed  to  serve  ? 
Answer.    I  will. 

The  Bishop. 
TT  appertaineth  to  the  Office  of  a  Deacon,  in  the  Church  where  he 
•*•  -shall  be  appointed  to  serve,  to  assist  the  Priest  in  Divine  Service, 
and  specially  when  he  ministereth  the  Holy  Communion,  and  to  help 
him  in  the  distribution  thereof  ■,  and  to  read  Holy  Scriptures  and  Ho- 
milies in  the  Church  ;  and  to  instruct  the  youth  in  the  Catechism  ;  in 
the  absence  of  the  Priest  to  baptize  infants  ;  and  to  preach,  if  he  be  ad- 
mitted thereto  by  the  Bishop.  And  furthermore,  it  is  his  Office,  where 
provision  is  so  made,  to  search  for  the  sick,  poor,  and  impotent  people 
of  the  Parish;  to  intimate  their  estates,  names,  and  places  where  they 
dwell,  unto  the  Curate,  that  by  his  exhortation  they  nu.y  be  relieved 
with  the  alms  of  the  Parishioners,  or  others.  Will  you  do  this  gladly 
and  willingly  ? 

Answer.    I  will  so  do,  by  the  help  of  God. 

The  Bishop. 
Y¥7TLL  you  apply  all  your  diligence  to  frame  and  fashion  your_  own 
**    lives,  and  the  lives  of  your  families,  according  to  the  Doctrine  of 
Christ  ;  and  to  make  both  yourselves  and  them,  as  much  as  in  you 
lieth,  wholesome  examples  of  the  flock  of  Christ  ? 

Answer.    I  will  so  do,  the  Lord  being  my  helper. 

The  Bishop. 

TT/'ILL  you  reverently  obey  your  Bishop,  and  other  chief  Ministers, 

*  *     who,  according  to  the  Canons  of  the  Church,  may  have  the  charge 

and  government  over  you  ;  following  with  a  glad  mind  and  will  their 

godly  admonitions  ? 

Answer.    I  will  endeavour  so  to  do,  the  Lord  being  my  helper. 

%  Then  the  Bishop,  laying  his  Hands  severally  upon  the  Head  of  every 
one  of  them,  humbly  kneeling  before  him,  shall  say, 

TAKE  thou  Authority  to  execute  the  Office  of  a  Deacon  in  the  Church 
of  God  committed  unto  thee  ;  In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of 
the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.    Amen. 

5T  Then  shall  the  Bishop  deliver  to  every  one  of  them  the  Xew  Testament, 

saying, 

TAKE  thou  Authority  to  read  the  Gospel  in  the  Church  of  God,  and 
to  preach  the  same,  if  thou  be  thereto  licensed  by  the  Bishop  himself. 

%  Then  one  of  them,  appointed  by  the  Bishop,  shall  read  the  Gospel. 

St.  Luke  xii.  35. 

LET  your  loins  be  girded  about,  and  your  lights  burning  ;  and  ye 
yourselves  like  unto  men  that  wait  for  their  Lord,  when  he  'will 
return  from  the  wedding  ;  that  when  he  cometh  and  knocketh,  they 
may  open  unto  him  immediately.    Blessed  are  those  servants,  whom 


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the  Lord  when  he  cometh  shall  find  watching:.  Verily  I  say  unto  you, 
that  he  shall  gird  himself,  and  make  them  to  sit  down  to  meat,  and 
will  come  forth  and  serve  them.  And  if  he  shall  come  in  the  second 
watch,  or  come  in  the  third  watch,  and  find  them  so,  blessed  are  those 
servants. 

%  Then  shall  the  Bishop  proceed  in  the  Communion ;  and  all  who  are 
OreUred  shall  tarry,  and.  receive  the  -Holy  Communion  the  same  day* 
with  the  Bishop. 

IT  The  Communion  ended,  after  the  last  Collect.,  and  immediately  le/orc 
the  Benediction,  shall  be  said  this  Collect  following. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  giver  of  all  good  things,  who  of  thy  great  goodness 
hast  vouchsafed  to  accept  and  take  these  thy  servants  unto  the 
Office  of  Deacons  in  thy  Church  ;  Make  them,  we  beseech  thee,  O  Lord, 
to  be  modest,  humble,  and  constant  in  their  Ministration,  to  have  a 
ready  will  to  observe  all  spiritual  Discipline  ;  that  they  having  always 
the  testimony  of  a  good  conscience,  and  continuing  ever  stable  and 
strong  in  thy  Son  Christ,  may  so  well  behave  themselves  in  this  inferior 
Office,  that  they  may  be  found  worthy  to  be  called  unto  the  higher 
Ministries  in  thy  Church  ;  through  the  6ame  thy  Son  our  Saviour  Je:?ax 
Christ,  to  whom  be  glory  and  honour,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

TT^llE  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  understanding,  keep  your  hearts 
■*■  and  minds  in  the  knowledge  and  love  of  God,  and  of  his  Son  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord  :  And  the  Blessing  of  God  Almighty,  the  Father,  the 
Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  amongst  you,  and  remain  with  you  always. 
Amen. 

%  And  here  it  must  be  declared  unto  the  Deacon,  that  he  must  continue  in 
that  Office  of  a  Deacon  the  space  of  a  whole  year,  {except  for  reasoneible 
causes  it  shall  othemcise  seem  good  unto  the  Bishoj),)  to  the  intent  he  may 
be  perfect  and  well  expert  in  the  things  appertaining  to  the  Ecclesiastical 
Administration.  In  executing  whereof,  if  he  be  found  faithful  and 
eliligent,  he  may  be  admitted  by  his  Diocesan  to  the  Order  of  Priesthood, 
at  the  times  appointed  in  the  Canon  ;  or  else,  on  urgent  occasion,  vpon 
some  other  day,  in  the  face  of  the  Church,  in  such  manner  and  form  as 
hereof ter  follow  e  th . 


THE  FORM  AM)  MAXXER 

OF 

ORDERING    PRIESTS. 

%  When  the  day  appointed  by  the  Bishop  is  come,  after  Morning  Prayer 
it  ended,  there  shall  be  a  Sermon,  or  Exhortation,  declaring  the  Duty 
and  Office  of  such  as  come  to  be  admitted  Priests  ;  how  necessary  that 
Order  is  in  the  Church  of  Christ,  and  also,  how  the  People  ought  to 
esteem  them  in  their  Office. 

^T  A  Priest  shall  present  unto  the  Bishop,  sitting  in  hi*  chair  near  to  the 
Holy  Table,  all  those  who  are  to  receive  the  Order  of  Priesthood  that 
day,  each  of  them  being  decently  habited,  and  shall  say, 

REVEREND  Father  in  God,  I  present  unto  you  these  persons  present, 
to  be  admitted  to  the  Order  of  Priesthood. 

The  Bishop. 

TAKE  heed  that  the  persons,  whom  ye  present  unto  us,  be  apt  and 
meet,  for  their  learning  and  godly  conversation,  to  exercise  their 
Ministry  duly,  to  the  honour  of  God,  and  the  edifying  of  his  Church. 

^  The  Priest  shall  ansicer : 

I  HAVE  inquired  concerning  them,  and  also  examined  them,  and 
think  them  so  to  be. 


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1T  Then  the  Bishop  shall  say  unto  the  People  ; 

GOOD  People,  these  ore  they  whom  we  purpose,  God  willing,  to  re- 
ceive this  day  unto  the  holy  Office  of  Priesthood  :  for  after  due 
examination,  we  find  not  to  the  contrary,  but  that  they  are  law- 
fully called  to  their  Function  and  Ministry,  and  that  they  are  persons 
meet  for  the  same.  But  yet,  if  there  be  any  of  you  whoknoweth  uny 
Impediment,  or  notable  Crime,  in  any  of  them,  for  the  which  he  ought 
not  to  be  received  into  this  holy  Ministry,  let  him  come  forth  in  the 
Name  of  God,  and  show  what  the  Crime  or  Impediment  is. 

%  And  if  any  great  Crime  or  Impediment  be  objected,  the  Bishop  sluili 
cease  from  Ordering  that  person,  until  such  time  as  the  party  accused 
shall  be  found  clear  of  that  Crime. 

U  I'he.n  the  Bishop  (commending  such  as  shall  be  found  meet  to  be  Ordered, 
to  the  Prayers  of  tlu.  congregation)  shall,  uith  the  Clergy  and  People 
present,  say  the  Litany,  uith  the  Prayers,  as  is  before  appointed  in  the 
Perm  of  Ordering  Deacons;  save  only,  that  in  the  proper  Sujfrage 
there  added,  the  word  Deacons  shall  be  omitted,  and  the  word  Priests 
inserted  instead  of  it. 

%  Then  shall  be  said  the  Service  for  the  Communion,  with  the  Collect, 
Epistle,  and  Gospel,  as  follow  eth. 

The  Collect.  . 

ALMIGHTY  God,  giver  of  all  good  things,  who  by  thy  Holy  Spirit 
hast  appointed  divers  Orders  of  Ministers  in  the  Church  ;  Merci- 
fully behold  these  thy  servants  now  called  to  the  Office  of  Priesthood  ; 
and*  so  replenish  them  with  the  truth  of  thy  doctrine,  and  adorn  them 
with  innccency  of  life,  that,  both  by  word  and  good  example,  they  may 
faithfully  serve  thee  in  this  Office,  to  the  glory  of  thy  Name,  and  thie 
edification  of  thy  Church  ;  through  the  merits  of  our  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the  Holv  Ghost,  world 
without  end.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.    Ephes.  iv.  7. 

UNTO  every  one  of  us  is  given  grace,  according  to  the  measure  of  the 
gift  of  Christ.  Wherefore  he  saith.  When  he  ascended  up  on  high, 
he  led  captivity  captive,  and  gave  gifts  unto  men.  (Now  that  he 
ascended,  what  is  it  but  that  he  also  descended  first  into  the  lower 
parts  of  the  earth  ?  He  that  descended  is  the  same  also  that  ascended 
up  far  above  all  heavens,  that  he  might  fill  all  things.)  And  he  gave 
some  Apostles,  and  some  Prophets,  and  some  Evangelists,  aijd  some 
Pastors  and  Teachers  ;  for  the  perfecting  of  the  Saints,  for  the  work  of 
the  Ministry,  for  the  edifying  of  the  Body  of  Christ :  till  we  all  come  in 
the  unity  of  the  faith,  and  of  the  knowledge  of  the  Son  of  God,  unto  a 
perfect  man,  unto  the  measure  of  the  stature  of  the  fulness  of  Christ. 

^f  After  this  shall  be  read  for  the  Gospel  part  of  the  ninth  Chapter  o/Saint 

Matthew,  as  folloiceth. 

St.  Matt.  ix.  36. 
T1THEN  Jesus  saw  the  multitudes,  he  was  moved  with  compassion 
**  on  them,  because  they  fainted,  and  were  scattered  abroad  as 
sheep  having  no  shepherd.  Then  saith  he  unto  his  disciples.  The  har- 
vest truly  is  plenteous,  but  the  labourers  are  few.  Pray  ye  therefore 
the  Lord  of  the  harvest,  that  he  will  send  forth  labourers  into"  his  harvest. 

%  Or  else  this  that  followeth,  out  of  the  tenth  Chapter  of  Saint  John. 

St.  John  x.  1. 

"\TE1ULY,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  He  that  entereth  not  by  the  door 
*  into  the  sheep-fold,  but  climbeth  up  some  other  way,  the  same  is 
a  thief  and  a  robber.  But  he  that  entereth  in  by  the  door  is  the  Shep- 
herd of  the  sheep.  To  him  the  porter  openeth,  and  the  sheep  hear  hi 9 
voice  ;  and  he  calleth  his  own  sheep  by  name,  and  leadeth  them  out. 


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And  when  he  putteth  forth  his  own  sheep,  he  goeth  before  them,  and 
the  sheep  follow  him  ;  for  they  know  his  voice.  And  a  stranger  will 
they  not  follow,  but  will  flee  from  him  ;  for  they  know  not  the  voice 
of  strangers.  This  parable  spake  Jesus  unto  them,  but  they  under- 
stood not  what  things  they  were  which  he  spake  unto  them.  Then 
said  Jesus  unto  them  again,  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  I  am  the 
door  of  the  sheep.  All  that  ever  came  before  me  are  thieves  and 
robbers;  but  the  sheep  did  not  hear  them.  I  am  the  door;  by  me 
if  any  man  enter  in,  he  shall  be  saved,  and  shall  go  in  and  out,  and 
find  pasture.  The  thief  cometh  not  but  for  to  steal,  and  to  kill,  and 
to  destroy:  I  am  come  that  they  might  have  life,  and  that  they 
might  have  it  more  abundantly.  I  am  the  good  Shepherd  :  the  good 
Shepherd  giveth  his  life  for  the  6heep.  But  he  that  is  an  hireling, 
and  not  the  Shepherd,  whose  own  the  sheep  are  not,  seeth  the  wolf 
coming,  and  leaveth  the  sheep,  and  fleeth  ;  and  the  wolf  catcheth 
them,  and  6cattereth  the  sheep.  The  hireling  fleeth,  because  he  is 
an  hireling,  and  careth  not  for  the  sheep.  I  am  the  good  Shepherd, 
and  know  my  sheep,  and  am  known  of  mine.  As  the  Father  know- 
eth  me,  even  so  know  I  the  Father  :  and  I  lay  down  my  life  for  the 
sheep.  And  other  sheep  I  have,  which  are  not  of  this  fold  :  them 
also  I  must  bring,  and  they  shall  hear  my  voice  ;  and  there  shall  be 
one  fold,  and  one  Shepherd. 

1f  Then  the  Bishop  shall  say  unto  them  as  followeth. 

VF  have  heard,  Brethren,  as  well  in  your  private  examination,  as  in 
■*■  the  exhortation  which  was  now  made  to  you,  and  in  the  holy 
Lessons  taken  out  of  the  Gospel,  and  the  writings  of  the  Apostles,  of 
what  dignity,  and  of  how  great  importance  this  Office  is,  whereunto 
ye  are  called.  And  now  again  we  exhort  you,  in  the  Name  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  that  ye  have  in  remembrance,  into  how  high  a 
Dignity,  and  to  how  weighty  an  Office  and  Charge  ye  are  called  :  that 
is  to  say,  to  be  Messengers,  Watchmen,  and  Stewards  of  the  Lord  ;  to 
teach,  and  to  premonish,  to  feed  and  provide  for  the  Lord's  family  ;  to 
seek  for  Christ's  sheep  that  are  dispersed  abroad,  and  for  hi6  children 
who  are  in  the  midst  of  this  naughty  world,  that  they  may  be  saved 
through  Christ  for  ever. 

Have  always  therefore  printed  in  your  remembrance,  how  great  a 
treasure  is  committed  to  your  charge.  For  they  are  the  sheep  of  Christ, 
which  he  bought  with  his  death,  and  for  whom  he  shed  his  blood.  The 
Church  and  Congregation  whom  you  must  serve,  is  his  Spouse,  and 
his  Body.  And  if  it  shall  happen  that  the  same  Church,  or  any  Mem- 
ber thereof,  do  take  any  hurt  or  hindrance  by  reason  of  your  negli- 
gence, ye  know  the  greatness  of  the  fault,  and  also  the  horrible  pun- 
ishment that  will  ensue.  Wherefore  consider  with  yourselves  the  end 
of  the  Ministry  towards  the  children  of  God,  towards  the  Spouse  and 
Body  of  Christ  :  and  see  that  ye  never  cease  your  labour,  your  oare 
and  diligence,  until  ye  have  done  all  that  lieth  in  you,  according  to 
your  bounden  duty,  to  bring  all  such  as  are  or  shall  be  committed  to 
your  charge,  unto  that  agreement  in  the  faith  and  knowledge  of  God, 
and  to  that  ripeness  and  perfectness  of  age  in  Christ,  that  there  be  no 
place  left  among  you,  either  for  error  in  religion,  or  for  viciousne6s 
in  life. 

Forasmuch  then  as  your  Office  is  both  of  so  great  excellency,  and  of 
so  great  difficulty,  ye  see  with  how  great  care  and  study  ye  ought  to 
apply  yourselves,  as  well  to  show  yourselves  dutiful  and  thankful  unto 
that  Lord,  who  hath  placed  you  in  so  high  a  Dignity;  as  also  to  beware 
that  neither  you  yourselves  offend,  nor  be  occasion  that  others  offend. 
Howbeit  ye  cannot  have  a  mind  and  will  thereto  of  yourselves  ;  for 
that  will  and  ability  is  given  of  God  alone  :  therefore  ye  ought,  and 
have  need,  to  pray  earnestly  for  his  Holy  Spirit.  And  seeing  that  ye 
cannot  by  any  other  means  compass  the  doing  of  so  weighty  a  work, 
pertaining  to  the  salvation  of  man,  but  with  doctrine  and  exhortation 


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taken  out  of  the  Holy  Scriptures,  and  with  a  life  agreeable  to  the  same  ; 
consider  how  studious  ye  ought  to  be  in  reading  and  learning  the 
Scriptures,  and  in  framing  the  manners  both  of  yourselves,  and  of 
them  that  specially  pertain  unto  you,  according  to  the  rule  of  the  same 
Scriptures  ;  and  for  this  self-same  cause,  how  ye  ought  to  forsake  and 
set  aside,  as  much  as  ye  may,  all  worldly  cares  and  studies* 

We  have  good  hope  that  ye  have  well  weighed  these  things  with 
yourselves,  long  before  this  time  ;  and  that  ye  have  clearly  determined, 
by  God's  grace,  to  give  yourselves  wholly  to  this  Office,  whereunto  it 
hath  pleased  God  to  call  you  :  so  that,  as  much  as  lieth  in  you,  ye  will 
apply  yourselves  wholly  to  this  one  thing,  and  draw  all  your  cares  and 
studies  this  way  ;  and  that  ye  will  continually  pray  to  God  the  Father, 
by  the  Mediation  of  our  only  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  for  the  heavenly 
assistance  of  the  Holy  Ghost ;  that,  by  daily  reading  and  weighing  the 
Scriptures,  ye  may  wax  riper  and  stronger  in  your  Ministry  ;  and  that 
ye  may  so  endeavour  yourselves,  from  time  to  time,  to  sanctify  the 
lives  of  you  and  yours,  and  to  fashion  them  after  the  Rule  and  Doctrine 
of  Christ,  that  ye  may  be  wholesome  and  godly  examples  and  patterns 
for  the  people  to  follow. 

And  now,  that  this  present  Congregation  of  Christ  may  also  under- 
stand your  minds  and  wills  in  these  things,  and  that  this  your  promise 
may  the  more  move  you  to  do  your  duties ;  ye  shall  answer  plainly  to 
these  things,  which  we,  in  the  Name  of  God,  and  of  his  Church,  shall 
demand  of  you  touching  the  same. 

DO  you  think  in  your  heart,  that  you  are  truly  called,  according  to 
the  will  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  according  to  the  Canons  of 
this  Church,  to  the  Order  and  Ministry  of  Priesthood  ? 
Answer.  I  think  it. 

The  Bishop. 

ARE  you  persuaded  that  the  Holy  Scriptures  contain  all  Doctrine 
required  as  necessary  for  eternal  salvation  through  faith  in  Jesus 
Christ  ?  And  are  you  determined,  out  of  the  said  Scriptures  to  instruct 
the  people  committed  to  your  charge,  and  to  teach  nothing,  as  neces- 
sary to  eternal  salvation,  but  that  which  you  shall  be  persuaded  may 
be  concluded  and  proved  by  the  Scripture  ? 
Answer.  I  am  so  persuaded,  and  have  so  determined,  by  God's  grace. 

The  Bishop. 

WILL  you  then  give  your  faithful  diligence  always  so  to  minister 
the  Doctrine  and  Sacraments,  and  the  Discipline  of  Christ,  as  the 
Lord  hath  commanded,  and  as  this  Church  hath  received  the  same, 
according  to  the  Commandments  of  God  ;  so  that  you  may  teach  the 
people  committed  to  your  Cure  and  Charge  with  all  diligence  to  keep 
and  observe  the  same  ? 
Answer.  I  will  so  do,  by  the  help  of  the  Lord. 

The  Bishop. 

WILL  you  be  ready,  with  all  faithful  diligence,  to  banish  and  6rive 
away  from  the  Church  all  erroneous  and  strange  doctrines  con- 
trary to  God's  Word  ;  and  to  use  both  public  and  private  monitions 
and  exhortations,  as  well  to  the  sick  as  to  the  whole,  within  your 
Cures,  as  need  shall  require,  and  occasion  shall  be  given  ? 
Answer.  I  will,  the  Lord  being  my  helper. 

The  Bishop. 

WILL  you  be  diligent  in  Prayers,  and  in  reading  the  Eoly  Scrip- 
tures, and  in  such  studies  as  help  to  the  knowledge  of  the  same, 
laying  aside  the  study  of  the  world  and  the  flesh  ? 
Answer.  I  will  endeavour  so  to  do,  the  Lord  being  my  helper. 

The  Bishop. 

WILL  you  be  diligent  to  frame  and  fashion  your  own  selves,  and 
your  families,  according  to  the  Doctrine  of  Christ;  and  to  make 


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both  yourselves  and  them,  as  much  as  in  you  lieth,  wholesome  exam- 
ples and  patterns  to  the  flock  of  Christ  ? 
Answer.  I  will  apply  myself  thereto,  the  Lord  being  my  helper. 

The  Bishop. 

WILL  you  maintain  and  set  forwards,  as  much  as  lieth  in  you, 
quietness,  peace,  and   love,  among  all    Christian  people,   and 
especially  among  them  that  are  or  shall  be  committed  to  your  charge  ? 
Answer.  I  will  so  do,  the  Lord  being  my  helper. 

TIte  Bishop. 

WILL  you  reverently  obey  your  Bishop,  and  other  chief  Ministers, 
who,  according  to  the  Canons  of  the  Church,  may  have  the  charge 
and  government  over  you  ;  following  with  a  glad  mind  and  will  their 
godly  admonitions,  and  submitting  yourselves  to  their  godlyjudgments? 
Answer.  I  will  so  do,  the  Lord  being  my  helper. 

f  Then  shall  the  Bishop,  standing  up,  say, 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hath  given  you  this  will  to  do  all  these  things  ; 
Grant  also  unto  you  strength  and  power  to  perform  the  same  ; 
that  he  may  accomplish  his  work  which  he  hath  begun  in  you ;  through. 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

f  After  this,  the  Congregation  shall  be  desired,  secretly  in  their  Prayers., 
to  make  their  humble  supplications  to  God  for  all  these  things :  for  the 
which  Prayers  there  shall  be  silence  kept  for  a  space. 

%  After  which,  shall  be  sung  or  said  by  the  Bishop,  the  persons  to  be  or- 
dained Priests  all  kneeling,  Veni,  Creator  Spiritus  ;  the  Bishop  begin- 
ning, and  the  Priests,  and  others  that  are  present,  answering  by  verses, 
as  followeth. 

COME,  Holy  Ghost,  our  souls  inspire* 
And  lighten  with  celestial  fire* 
Thou  the  anointing  Spirit  art, 
Who  dost  thy  sevenfold  gifts  impart* 

Thy  blessed  Unction  from  above, 
7s  comfort,  life,  and  fire  of  love. 
Enable  with  perpetual  light 
The  dulness  of  our  blinded  sight. 

Anoint  and  cheer  our  soiled  face 
With  the  abundance  of  thy  grace. 
Keep  far  our  foes,  give  peace  at  home; 
Where  thou  art  guide,  no  ill  can  come. 

Teach  us  to  know  the  Father,  Son, 
And  thee,  of  both,  to  be  but  One. 
That,  through  the  ages  all  along, 
This  may  be  our  endless  song  ; 

Praise  to  thy  eternal  merit, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit. 

1T  Or  this. 

COME,  Holy  Ghost,  eternal  God, 
Proceeding  from  above, 
Both  from  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
The  God  of  peace  and  love  ; 

Visit  our  minds,  into  our  hearts 

Thy  heavenly  grace  inspire  ; 
That  truth  and  godliness  we  may 

Pursue  with  full  desire. 


Thou  art  the  very  Comforter 
In  grief  and  all  distress  ; 

The  heavenly  gift  of  God  most  High  J 
No  tongue  can  it  express. 


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THE  ORDERING  OP  PRIESTS. 

The  fountain  and  the  living  spring 

Of  joy  celestial; 
The  fire  so  bright,  the  love  so  sweet, 

The  Unction  spiritual. 

Thou  in  thy  gifts  art  manifold, 
By  them  Christ's  Church  doth  stand  : . 

In  faithful  hearts  thou  writ'st  thy  law, 
The  finger  of  God's  hand. 

According  to  thy  promise,  Lord, 

Thou  givest  speech  -with  grace ; 
That,  through  thy  help,  God's  praises  may 

Resound  in  every  place. 

O  Holy  Ghost,  into  our  minds 

Send  down  thy  heavenly  light ; 
Kindle  our  hearts  with  fervent  zeal, 

To  serve  God  day  and  night. 

Our  weakness  strengthen  and  confirm, 

(For,  Lord,  thou  know'st  us  frail;) 
That  neither  devil,  world,  nor  flesh, 

Against  us  may  prevail. 

Put  back  our  enemy  far  from  us, 

And  help  us  to  obtain 
Peace  in  our  hearts  with  God  and  Man, 

{.The,  best,  the  truest  gain;) 

And  grant  that  thou  being,  O  Lord, 

Our  leader  and  our  guide, 
We  may  escape  the  snares  of  sin, 

And  never  from  thee  slide. 

Such  measures  of  thy  powerful  graco  , 

Grant,  Lord,  to  us,  we  pray; 
That  thou  maifst  be  our  Comforter 

At  the  last  dreadful  day. 

Of  strife  and  of  dissension 

Dissolve,  O  Lord,  the  bands, 
And  knit  the  knots  of  peace  and  love 

Throughout  all  Christian  lands. 

Grant  us  the  grace  that  we  may  know 

The  Father  of  all  might, 
That  we  of  his  beloved  Son 

May  gain  the  blissful  sight; 

And  that  we  may  with  perfect  faith 

Ever  acknowledge  thee, 
The  Spirit  of  Father,  and  of  Son, 

One  God  in  Persons  Three. 

To  God  the  Father  laud  and  praise, 

And  to  his  blessed  Son, 
And  to  the  Holy  Spirit  of  grace, 

Co-equal  Three  in  One. 

And  pray  we,  that  our  only  Lord 

Would  please  his  Spirit  to  send 
On  all  that  shall  profess  his  Name, 

From  hence  to  the  world's  end.    Amen. 

^f  That  done,  the  Bishop  shall  pray  in  tins  wise,  and  say, 
Let  us  pray. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  and  heavenly  Father,  who,  of  thine  infinite  love 
and  goodness  towards  us,  hast  given  to  us  thy  only  and  most 
dearly  beloved  Son  Jesus  Christ,  to  be  our  Redeemer,  and  the  Author 

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of  everlasting  life;  who,  after  he  had  made  perfect  our  redemption  by 
his  death,  and  was  ascended  into  heaven,  sent  abroad  into  the  world 
his  Apostles,  Prophets,  Evangelists,  Doctors,  and  Pastors;  by  whose 
labour  and  ministry  he  gathered  together  a  great  flock  in  all  the  parts 
of  the  world,  to  set  forth  the  eternal  praise  of  thy  holy  Name:  For 
these  so  great  benefits  of  thy  eternal  goodness,  and  for  that  thou  hast 
vouchsafed  to  call  these  thy  servants  here  present  to  the  same  Office 
and  Ministry,  appointed  for  the  salvation  of  mankind,  we  render  unto 
thee  most  hearty  thanks,  we  praise  and  worship  thee;  and  we  humbly 
beseech  thee,  by  the  same  thy  blessed  Son,  to  grant  unto  all,  which 
either  here  or  elsewhere  call  upon  thy  holy  Name,  that  we  may  con- 
tinue to  show  ourselves  thankful  unto  thee  for  these  and  all  thy  other 
benefits;  and  that  we  may  daily  increase  and  go  forwards  in  the 
knowledge  and  faith  of  thee  and  thy  Son,  by  the  Holy  Spirit.  So  that 
as  well  by  these  thy  Ministers,  as  by  them  over  whom  they  shall  be 
appointed  thy  Ministers,  thy  holy  Name  may  be  for  ever  glorified,  and 
thy  blessed  kingdom  enlarged;  through  the  same  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  in  the  unity  of  the  same 
Holy  Spirit,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

%  W7ien  this  Prayer  it  done,  the  Bishop,  with  the  Priests  present,  shall  lay 
their  Hands  severally  upon  the  Head  of  everyone  that  receiveth  the  Order 
of  Priesthood ;  the  Receivers  humbly  kneeling,  and  the  Bishop  saying, 

RECEIVE  the  litfly  Ghost  for  the  Office  and  Work  of  a  Priest  in  the 
Church  of  God,  now  committed  unto  thee  by  the  Imposition  of  our 
hands.  Whose  sins  thou  dost  forgive,  they  are  forgiven  ;  and  whose 
sins  thou  dost  retain,  they  are  retained.  And  be  thou  a  faithful  Dis- 
penser of  the  Word  of  God,  and  of  his  holy  Sacraments  ;  In  the  Name 
of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.    Amen. 

%  Or  this. 

TAKE  thou  Authority  to  execute  the  Office  of  a  Priest  in  the  Church 
of  God,  nOw  committed  to  thee  by  the  Imposition  of  our  hands. 
And  be  thou  a  faithful  Dispenser  of  the  Word  of  God,  and  of  his  holy 
Sacraments  ;  In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the 
Holy  Ghost.    Amen. 

1T  Then  the  Bishop  shall  deliver  to  every  one  of  them  kneeling,  the  Bible 

into  his  hand,  saying, 
^TPAKE  thou  Authority  to  preach  the  Word  of  God,  and  to  Minister 
-*-   the  holy  Sacraments  in  the  Congregation,  where  thou  siialt  be 
lawfully  appointed  thereunto. 

^  When  this  is  done,  the  Bishop  shall  go  on  in  the  Service  of  the  Commu- 
nion, which  all  they  who  receive  Orders  shall  take  together,  and  remain 
in  the  same  place  v:here  Hands  were  laid  upon  themt  until  such  time  as 
they  have  received  the  Communion. 

^T  The  Communion  being  done,  after  the  last   Collect,   and  immediately 
before  the  Benediction,  shall  be  said  this  Collect. 

MOST  merciful  Father,  we  beseech  thee  to  send  upon  these  thy 
servants  thy  heavenly  blessing  :  that  they  may  be  clothed  with 
righteousness,  and  that  thy  Word  spoken  by  their  mouths  may  have 
such  success,  that  it  may  never  be  spoken  in  vain.  Grant  also,  that  we 
may  have  grace  to  hear  and  receive  what  they  shall  deliver  out  of  thy 
most  holy  Word,  or  agreeable  to  the  same,  as  the  means  of  our  salva- 
tion ;  that  in  all  our  words  and  deeds  we  may  seek  thy  glory,  and  the 
increase  of  thy  kingdom  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

rpHE  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  understanding,  keep  your  hearts 
•*-  and  minds  in  the  knowledge  and  love  of  God,  and  of  his  Son  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord  :  And  the  Blessing  of  God  Almighty,  the  Father,  the 
Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  amongst  you,  and  remain  with  you 
always.    Amen. 


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1"  And  if,  on  the  same  day,  the  Order  of  Deacons  be  given  to  some,  and  the 
Order  of  Priesthood  to  others  ;  the  Deacons  shall  be  first  presented,  and 
then  the  Priests  ;  and  it  shall  suffice  that  the  Litany  be  once  said  for  both. 
The  Collects  shall  both  be  used;  first,  that  for  Deacons,  then  that  for 
Priests.  The  Epistle  shall  be  Ephesians  iv.  7  to  13,  as  before  in  this 
Office.  Immediately  after  vjhich,  they  that  are  to  be  made  Deacons, 
shall  be  examined,  and  Ordained,  as  is  above  prescribed.  Then  one  of 
them  having  read  the  Gospel,  {which  shall  be  either  out  of  Saint  Matthew 
ix.  36,  as  before  in  this  Office;  or  else  Saint  Luke  xii.  35  to  38,  as  before 
in  the  Form  for  the  Ordering  of  Deacons,)  they  that  are  to  be  made 
Priests  shall  likewise  be  examined,  and  Ordained,  as  in  this  Office  before 
appointed. 


THE  FORM  OF  ORDAINING  OR 

CONSECRATING  A  BISHOP. 

5f  When  all  things  are  duly  prepared  in  the  Church,  and  set  in  order,  after 
Morning  Prayer  is  ended,  the  Presiding  Bishop,  or  some  other  Bishop 
appointed  by  the  Bishops  present,  shall  begin  the  Communion  Service,  in 
which  this  shall  be. 

The  Colhct. 
A  LMIGHTY  God,  who  by  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  didst  give  to  thy  holy 
-f*-  Apostles  many  excellent  gifts,  and  didst  charge  thern  to  feed  thy 
flock  ;  Give  grace,  we  beseech  thee,  to  all  Bishops,  the  Pastors  of  thy 
Church,  that  they  may  diligently  preach  thy  Word,  and  duly  admi- 
nister the  godly  Discipline  thereof ;  and  grant  to  the  people,  that  they 
may  obediently  follow  the  same  ;  that  all  may  receive  the  crown  of 
everlasting  glory  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

1T  And  another  Bishop  shall  read  the  Epistle, 
1  Tim.  iii.  1. 

THIS  is  a  true  saying,  If  a  man  desire  the  Office  of  a  Bishop,  he 
desireth  a  good  work.  A  Bishop  then  must  be  blameless,  the  hus- 
band of  one  wife,  vigilant,  sober,  of  good  behaviour,  given  to  hospitality, 
apt  to  teach  ;  not  given  to  wine,  no  striker,  not  greedy  of  filthy  lucre, 
but  patient,  not  a  brawler,  not  covetous  ;  one  that  ruleth  'well  his  own 
house,  having  his  children  in  subjection  with  all  gravity  ;  (For  if  a 
man  know  not  how  to  rule  his  own  house,  how  shall  he  take  care  of  the 
Church  of  God  ?)  Not  a  novice,  lest  being  lifted  up  with  pride  he  fall 
into  the  condemnation  of  the  devil.  Moreover,  he  must  have  a  good 
report  of  them  which  are  without ;  lest  he  fall  into  reproach,  and  the 
snare  of  the  devil. 

f  Or  this. 

For  the  Epistle.    Acts  xx.  17. 

FROM  Miletus,  Paul  sent  to  Ephesus,  and  called  the  Elders  of  the 
Church.  And  when  they  were  come  to  him,  he  said  unto  them,  Ye 
know,  from  the  first  day  that  I  came  into  Asia,  after  what  manner  I 
have  been  with  you  at  all  seasons,  serving  the  Lord  with  all  humility 
of  mind,  and  'with  many  tears  and  temptations,  which  befell  me  by  the 
lying  in  wait  of  the  Jews  :  and  how  I  kept  back  nothing  that  was  pro- 
fitable unto  you,  but  have  showed  you,  and  have  taught  you  publicly, 
and  from  house  to  house,  testifying  both  to  the  Jews,  and  also  to  the 
Greeks,  repentance  toward  God,  and  faith  toward  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 
And  now  behold,  I  go  bound  in  the  spirit  unto  Jerusalem,  not  knowing 
the  things  that  shall  befall  me  there  ;  save  that  the  Holy  Ghost  witness- 
eth  in  every  city,  saying,  That  bonds  and  afflictions  abide  me.  But  none 
of  these  things  move  me,  neither  count  I  my  life  dear  unto  myself,  so  that 
I  might  finish  my  course  with  joy,  and  the  ministry  which  I  have  re- 
ceived of  the  Lord  Jesus,  to  testify  the  Gospel  of  the  grace  of  God.  And 


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now,  behold,  I  know  that  ye  all,  among  whom  I  have  gone  preaching 
the  kingdom  of  God,  shall  see  my  face  no  more  Wherefore  I  take  you 
to  record  this  day,  that  I  am  pure  from  the  blood  of  all  men.  For  I  have 
not  shunned  to  declare  unto  you  all  the  counsel  of  God.  Take  heed, 
therefore,  unto  yourselves,  and  to  all  the  flock,  over  the  which  the  Holy 
Ghost  hath  made  you  Overseers,  to  feed  the  Church  of  God,  which  he 
hath  purchased  with  his  own  blood.  For  I  know  this,  that  after  my 
departing  shall  grievous  wolves  enter  in  among  you,  not  sparing  the 
flock.  Also  of  your  own  selves  shall  men  arise,  speaking  perverse 
things,  to  draw  "away  disciples  after  them.  Therefore  watch,  and  re- 
member, that  by  the  space  of  three  years,  I  ceased  not  to  warn  every 
one,  night  and  day,  with  tears.  And  now,  brethren,  I  commend  you 
to  God,  and  to  the  Word  of  his  grace,  which  is  able  to  build  you  up, 
and  to  give  you  an  inheritance  among  all  them  which  are  sanctified. 
I  have  coveted  no  man's  silver,  or  gold,  or  apparel  ;  yea,  ye  yourselves 
know,  that  these  hands  have  ministered  unto  my  necessities,  and  to 
them  that  were  with  me.  I  have  showed  you  all  things,  how  that  so 
labouring  ye  ought  to  support  the  weak  ;  and  to  remember  the  words 
of  the  Lord  Jesus,  how  he  said,  It  is  more  blessed  to  give  than  to  receive. 

^   Then  another  Bishop  shall  read  the.  Gospel. 
St.  John  xxi.  15. 

JESUS  saith  to  Simon  Peter,  Simon,  son  of  Jonas,  lovest  thou  me 
more  than  these  ?  He  saith  unto  him,  l'ea,  Lord ;  thou  knowest  that 
I  love  thee.  He  saith  unto  him,  Feed  my  lambs.  He  saith  to  him  again 
the  second  time,  Simon,  son  of  Jonas,  lovest  thou  me  ?  He  saith  unto 
him.  Yea,  Lord ;  thou  knowest  that  I  love  thee.  He  saith  unto  him,  Feed 
my  sheep.  He  saith  unto  him  the  third  time,  Simon,  son  of  Jonas,  lovest 
thou  me  ?  Peter  was  grieved  because  he  said  unto  him  the  third  time, 
Lovest  thou  me  ?  And  he  said  unto  him,  Lord,  thou  knowest  all  things; 
thou  knowest  that  I  love  thee.    Jesus  saith  unto  him,  Feed  my  sheep. 

%  Or  this.     St.  John  xx.  19. 

THE  same  day  at  evening,  being  the  first  day  of  the  week,  when  the 
doors  were  shut  where  the  disciples  were  assemble!  for  fear  of  the 
Jews,  came  Jesus,  and  stood  in  the  midst,  and  saith  unto  them,  Peace 
be  unto  you  !  And  when  he  had  so  said,  he  showed  unto  them  his 
hands  and  his  side.  Then  were  the  disciples  glad  when  they  saw  the 
Lord.  Then  said  Jesus  to  them  again,  Peace  be  unto  you  !  as  my 
Father  hath  sent  me,  even  so  send  I  you.  And  when  he  had  said 
this,  he  breathed  on  them,  and  saith  unto  them,  Receive  ye  the  Holy 
Ghost.  Whosesoever  sins  ye  remit,  they  are  remitted  unto  them  ;  and 
whosesoever  sins  ye  retain,  they  are  retained. 

f   Or  this.    St.  Matt,  xxviii.  18. 

JESUS  came  and  spake  unto  them,  saying,  All  power  is  given  unto 
me  in  heaven  and  in  earth.  Go  ye  therefore  and  teach  all  nations, 
baptizing  them  In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the 
Holy  Ghost  ;  teaching  them  to  observe  all  things  whatsoever  I  have 
commanded  you  :  and  lo,  I  am  with  you  alway,  even  unto  the  end  of 
the  world. 

^  After  the  Gospel  and  the  Sermon  are  ended,  the  Elected  Bishop,  vested 
with  ?iis  Rochet,  shall  be  presented  by  two  Bishops  of  this  Church  unto  the 
Presiding  Bishop,  or  to  the  Bishop  appointed,  sitting  in  his  chair,  near 
the  Holy  Table  ;  the  Bishops  who  present  him  saying, 

REVEREND  Father  in  God,  we  present  unto  you  this  godly  and 
well-learned  man,  to  be  Ordained  and  Consecrated  Bishop. 

%  Then  shall  the  Presiding  Bishop  demand  Testimonials  of  tht  person 
presented  for  Consecration,  and  shall  cause  them  to  be  read. 

^T  He  shall  then  require  of  him  the  following  Promise  of  Conformity  to  the 
Doctrine,  Discipline,  and  Worship  of  the  Protestant  Episcopal  Church. 


THE  CONSECRATION  OF  BISHOPS. 


TN  the  Name  of  God,  Amen.  I,  N.,  chosen  Bishop  of  the  Protestant 
-*■  Episcopal  Church  in  2f.,  do  promise  conformity  and  obedience  to  the 
Doctrine,  Discipline,  and  Worship  of  the  Protestant  Episcopal  Church 
in  the  United  States  of  America.   So  help  me  God,  through  Jesus  Christ. 

^  Then  the  Presiding  Bishop  shall  move  the  Congregation  present  toprayy 

saying  thus  to  th±m : 
"DRETHREX,  it  is  written  in  the  Gospel  of  Saint  Luke,  That  our 
■*-"  Saviour  Christ  continued  the  whole  night  in  prayer,  before  he 
chose  and  sent  forth  his  twelve  Apostles.  It  is  written  also,  that  the 
holy  Apostles  prayed  before  they  ordained  Matthias  to  be  of  the  num- 
ber of  the  Twelve.  Let  us,  therefore,  following  the  example  of  our 
Saviour  Christ,  and  his  Apostles,  offer  up  our  prayers  to  Almighty  God, 
before  we  admit  and  send  forth  this  person  presented  unto  us,  to  the 
work  whereunto  we  trust  the  Holy  Ghost  hath  called  him. 

^  And  then  shall  be  said  the  Litany  ;  save  only,  that  after  this  place.  That 
it  may  please  thee  to  illuminate  all  Bishops,  Src,  the  proper  Suffrage 
shall  be, 

THAT  it  may  please  thee  to  bless  this  our  Brother  elected,  and  to  send 
thy  grace  upon  him,  that  he  may  duly  execute  the  Office  whereunto 
he  is  called,  to  the  edifying  of  thy  Church,  and  to  the  honour,  praise, 
and  glory  of  thy  Name  ; 
Answer.     We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

%  Then  shall  be  said  the  Prayer  following. 

ALMIGHTY  God.  giver  of  all  good  things,  who  by  thy  Holy  Spirit 
hast  appointed  divers  Orders  of  Ministers  in  thy  Church  ;  Merci- 
fully behold  this  thy  servant  now  called  to  the  Work  and  Ministry  of 
a  Bishop  ;  and  so  replenish  him  with  the  truth  of  thy  Doctrine,  and 
adorn  him  with  innoeency  of  life,  that  both  by  word  and  deed,  he 
may  faithfully  serve  thee  in  this  Office,  to  the  glory  of  thy  Name,  and 
the  edifying  and  well-governing  of  thy  Church  :  through  the  merits 
of  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  world  without  end.    Amtn. 

•f  Then  the  Presiding  Bishop,  sitting  in  his  chair,  shall  say  to  him  that  is 

to  be  Consecrated, 

BROTHER,  forasmuch  a9  the  Holy  Scripture  and  the  Ancient  Canons 
command,  that  we  should  not  be  hasty  in  laying  on  hands,  and 
admitting  any  person  to  Government  in  the  Church  of  Christ,  which 
he  hath  purchased  with  no  less  price  than  the  effusion  of  his  own  blood  ; 
before  we  admit  you  to  this  Administration,  we  will  examine  you  in 
certain  Articles,  to  the  end  that  the  Congregation  present  may  have  a 
trial,  and  bear  witness,  how  you  are  minded  to  behave  yourself  in  the 
Church  of  God. 

AR  E  you  persuaded  that  you  are  truly  called  to  this  Ministration, 
according  to  the  will  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  order  of 
this  Church  '. 
Answer.    I  am  so  persuaded. 

The  Presiding  Bishop. 

ARE  you  persuaded  that  the  Holy  Scriptures  contain  all  doctrine 
required  as  necessary  for  eternal  salvation  through  faith  in  Jesus 
Christ  ?  And  are  you  determined  out  of  the  same  Holy  Scriptures  to 
instruct  the  people  committed  to  your  charge  ;  and  to  teach  or  main- 
tain nothing,  as  necessary  to  eternal  salvation,  but  that  which  you 
shall  be  persuaded  may  be  concluded  and  proved  by  the  same  ? 
Answer.    I  am  so  persuaded,  and  determined,  by  God's  grace. 

The  Presiding  Bishop. 
WILL  you  then  faithfully  exercise  yourself  in  the  Holy  Scriptures, 
*  »    and  'call  upon  God  by  prayer  for  the  true  understanding  of  the 


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TIIE  CONSECRATION  OF  BISHOPS. 


6ame  ;  so  that  you  may  be  able  by  them  to  teach  and  exhort  with 
wholesome  Doctrine,  and  to  withstand  and  convince  the  guinsayers  ? 
Answer.    I  will  so  do,  by  the  help  of  God. 

The  Presiding  Bisfiop. 

AR  E  you  ready,  with  all  faithful  diligence,  to  banish  and  drive 
away  from  the  Church  all  erroneous  and  strange  doctrine  contrary 
to  God's  Word  ;  and  both  privately  and  openly  to  ceill  upon  and  en- 
courage others  to  the  same  ? 
Answer.    I  am  ready,  the  Lord  being  my  helper. 

The  Presiding  Bishop. 

"\T7"ILL  you  deny  all  ungodliness  and  worldly  lusts,  and  live  soberly, 

*  *  righteously,  and  godly  in  this  present  world  ;  that  you  may 
show  yourself  in  all  things  an  example  of  good  works  unto  others, 
that  the  adversary  may  be  ashamed,  having  nothing  to  say  agaiust 
you  ? 

Answer .    I  will  so  do,  the  Lord  being  my  helper. 

The  Presiding  Bishop. 

WILL  you  maintain  and  set  forward,  as  much  as  shall  lie  in  you, 
quietness,  love,  and  peace  among  all  men  :   and  diligently  ex- 
ercise such  discipline  as  by  the  authority  of  God's  Word,  and  by  the 
order  of  this  Church,  is  committed  to  you  ? 
Answer.    I  will  so  do,  by  the  help  of  God. 

The  Presiding  Bishop. 

WILL  you  be  faithful  in  Ordaining,  sending,  or  laying  hands  upon 
others  ? 
Answer.    I  will  so  be,  by  the  help  of  God. 

The  Presiding  BisJtop. 
T  Tf  ILL  you  show  yourself  gentle,  and  be  merciful  for  Christ's  sake 

*  »     to  poor  and  needy  people,  and  to  all  strangers  destitute  of  help  ? 
Answer.    I  will  so  show  myself,  by  God's  help. 

^f  Then  the  Presiding  Bishop,  standing  up,  shall  say, 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  hath  given  you  a  good 
will  to  do  all  these  things,  Grant  also  unto  you  strength  and 
power  to  perform  the  same  ;  that,  he  accomplishing  in  you  the  good 
work  which  he  hath  begun,  you  may  be  found  perfect  and  irrepre- 
hensible  at  the  latter  day  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

%  Then  shall  the  Bishop  elect  put  on  the  rest  of  the  Episcopal  habit ;  and, 
kneeling  down,  Veni,  Creator  Spiritus  shall  be  sung  or  said  over  him  ; 
the  Presiding  Bishop  beginning,  and  the  Bishops,  with  others  that  are 
present,  answering  by  verses,  as  followeih. 

/^OME,  Holy  Ghost,  our  souls  inspire, 
^  And  lighten  with  celestial  fire. 
Thou  the  anointing  Spirit  art, 
Who  dost  thy  sevenfold  gifts  impart. 

Thy  blessed  Unction  from  above, 
Is  comfort,  life,  and  fire  of  love. 
Enable  with  perpetual  light 
The  dulness  of  our  blinded  sight. 

Anoint  and  cheer  our  soiled  face 
With  the  abundance  of  thy  grace. 
Keep  far  our  foes,  give  peace  at  home  ; 
Where  thou  art  guide,  r.o  ill  can  come. 

Teach  us  to  know  the  Father,  Son, 
And  thee,  of  both,  to  be  but  One. 
That,  through  the  ages  all  along, 
This  may  be  our  endless  song; 


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THE  CONSECRATION  OF  BISHOPS. 

Praise  to  thy  eternal  merit, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit. 

1"  Or  this. 

COMF.,  Holy  Ghost,  eternal  God, 
Proceeding  from  above, 
Both  from  the.  Father  and  the  Son, 
The  God  of  peace  and  love  ; 

Visit  our  minds,  into  our  hearts 

Thy  heavenly  grace  inspire  ; 
That  t?~uih  and  godliness  we  may 

Pursue  with  full  desire. 

Thou  art  the  very  Comforter 

In  grief  and  all  distress  ; 
The  heavenly  gift  of  God  most  High  / 

No  tongue  can  it  express. 

The  fountain  and  the  living  spring 

Of  joy  celestial ; 
The  fire  so  bright,  the  love  so  sweet, 

The  Unction  spiritual. 

Thou  in  thy  gifts  art  manifold, 
By  them  Christ's  Church  doth  stand  : 

In  faithful  hearts  thou  wriVst  thy  law, 
TIte  finger  of  God's  hand. 

According  to  thy  promise,  Lord, 

Thou  givest  speech  with  grace  ; 
That,  through  thy  help,  God's  praises  may 

Resound  in  every  place. 

O  Holy  Ghost,  into  our  minds 

Send  down  thy  heavenly  light  : 
Kindle  our  hearts  with  fervent  zeal, 

To  serve  God  day  and  night. 

Our  weakness  strengthen  and  confirm, 

(For,  Lord,  thou  know'st  us  frail  ;) 
That  neither  devil,  world,  norfiesh, 

Against  us  may  prevail. 

Put  back  our  enemy  far  from  us, 

And  help  us  to  obtain 
Peace  in  our  hearts  with  God  and  Mariy 

{The  best,  the  truest  gain;) 

And  grant  that  thou  being,  O  Lord, 

Our  leader  and  our  guide, 
We  may  escape  the  snares  of  sin, 

And  never  from  thee  slide. 

Such  measures  of  thy  powerful  grace 

Grant,  Lord,  to  us,  we  pray  ; 
That  thou  may'st  be  our  Comforter 

At  the  last  dreadful  day. 

Of  strife  and  of  dissension 

Dissolve,  O  Lord,  the  bands, 
And  knit  the  knots  of  peace  and  love 

Throughout  all  Christian  lands. 

Grant  us  the  grace  that  we  may  know 

The  Father  of  all  might, 
That  we  of  his  beloved  Son 

May  gain  the  blissful  sight  f 

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THE  CONSECRATION  OF  BISIIOPS. 


And  that  we  may  with  perfect  faith 

Ever  acknowledge  thee, 
The  Spirit  of  Father,  and  of  Son, 

One  God  in  Persons  Three. 

To  God  the  Father  land  and  praise, 

And  to  his  blepsed  Son, 
And  to  the  Holy  Spirit  of  grac&j 

Co-equal  Three  in  One. 

And  pray  we,  that  our  only  Lord 

Would  please  his  Spirit  to  send 
On  all  that  shall  prof  ess  his  Name, 

From  hence  to  the  world's  end.    Amen. 

^  That  ended,  the  Presiding  Bishop  shall  say, 

Lord,  hear  our  prayer. 

Anstcer.    And  let  our  cry  come  unto  thee. 

Let  us  pray. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  and  most  merciful  Father,  who,  of  thine  infinite 
goodness,  haBt  given  thine  only  and  dearly  beloved  Son  Jesus 
Christ,  to  be  our  Redeemer,  and  the  Author  of  everlasting  life  ;  who, 
after  that  he  had  made  perfect  our  Redemption  by  his  death,  and  was 
ascended  into  heaven,  poured  down  his  gifts  abundantly  upon  men, 
making  some  Apostles,  some  Prophets,  some  Evangelists,  some  Pas- 
tors and  Doctors  ;  to  the  edifying  and  making  perfect  his  Church  ; 
Grant,  we  beseech  thee,  to  this  thy  servant,  such  grace,  that  he  may 
evermore  be  ready  to  spread  abroad  thy  Gospel,  the  glad  tidings  of 
reconciliation  with  thee  ;  and  use  the  authority  given  him,  not  to  de- 
struction, but  to  salvation  ;  not  to  hurt,  but  to  help  :  so  that,  as  a  wise 
and  faithful  servant,  giving  to  thy  family  their  portion  in  due  season, 
he  may  at  last  be  received  into  everlasting  joy  ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord,  who  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost  liveth  and  reigneth,  one 
God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

%  Then  the  Presiding  Bishop  and  Bishops  present  shall  lay  their  Hands 
upon  the  Head  of  the  Elected  Bishop,  kneeling  before  them,  the  Presiding 
Bishop  saying, 

T>  ECEIVE  the  Holy  Ghost  for  the  Office  and  Work  of  a  Bishop  in  the 
AV  Church  of  God,  now  committed  unto  thee  by  the  Imposition  of  our 
hands  ;  In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 
Gho6t.  Amen.  And  remember  that  thou  6tir  up  the  grace  of  God, 
which  is  given  thee  by  this  Imposition  of  our  hands  :  for  God  hath  not 
given  us  the  spirit  of  fear  ;  but  of  power,  and  love,  and  soberness. 

^T  Then  the  Presiding  Bishop  shall  deliver  him  the  Bible,  saying, 

GrVE  heed  unto  reading,  exhortation,  and  doctrine.  Think  upon  the 
things  contained  in  this  Book.  Be  diligent  in  them,  that  the  in- 
crease coming  thereby  may  be  manifest  unto  all  men  ;  for  by  so  doing 
thou  shalt  both  save  thyself  and  them  that  hear  thee.  Be  to  the  flock 
of  Christ  a  Shepherd,  not  a  wolf ;  feed  them,  devour  them  not.  Hold 
up  the  weak,  heal  the  sick,  bind  up  the  broken,  bring  again  the  out- 
casts, seek  the  lost.  Be  so  merciful,  that  you  be  not  too  remiss  :  so 
minister  discipline,  that  you  forget  not  mercy  :  that  when  the  Chief 
Shepherd  shall  appear,  you  may  receive  the  never-fading  crown  ol 
glory  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

^  Then  the  Presiding  Bishop  shall  proceed  in  the  Communion  Service  ;  with 

whom  the  new  Consecrated  Bishop,  with  others,  shall  also  communicate. 

%  And  for  the  last  Collect,  immediately  before  the  Benediction,  shall  be 

said  this  Prayer. 

MOST  merciful  Father,  we  beseech  thee  to  send  down  upon  this  thy 
servant  thy  heavenly  blessing  ;  and  so  endue  him  with  thy  Holy 

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THE  LITANY  AND  SUFFRAGES. 


Spirit,  that  he,  preaching  thy  Word,  may  not  only  be  earnest  to  re- 
prove, beseech,  and  rebuke,  with  all  patience  and  doctrine  ;  but  also 
may  be  to  such  as  believe  a  wholesome  example  in  word,  in  conver- 
sation, in  love,  in  faith,  in  chastity,  and  in  purity  ;  that,  faithfully 
fulfilling  his  course,  at  the  latter  day  he  may  receive  the  crown  of 
righteousness,  laid  up  by  the  Lord,  the  righteous  Judge,  who  liveth 
and  reigneth  one  God  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  world 
without  end.     A  men. 

T^HE  peace  of  God,  vhich  passeth  all  understanding,  keep  your  hearts 
-■-  and  minds  in  the  knowledge  and  love  of  God,  and  of  his  Son  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord  :  And  the  Blessing  of  God  Almighty,  the  Father,  the 
Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  amongst  you,  and  remain  with  you 
always.    Amen. 


THE 

LITANY  AND  SUFFRAGES. 

OGOD   the  Father  of  heaven  ;   have  mercy  upon  us  miserable 
sinners. 
O  God  the  Father  of  heaven  ;   have  mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners, 
O  God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world  ;  have  mercy  upon  us  miser- 
able sinners. 

O  God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  "world ;  have  mercy  upon  us  miserable 
sinners. 

O  God  the  Holy  Ghost,  proceeding  from  the  Father  and  the  Son  ; 
have  mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

O  God  the  Holy  Ghost,  proceeding  from  the  Father  and  the  Son;  have 
mercy  upon  us  miserable  shiners. 

O  holy,  blessed,  and  glorious  Trinity,  three  Persons  and  one  God  ; 
have  mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

O  holy,  blessed,  and  glorious  Trinity,  three  Persons  and  one  God;  have 
mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

Remember  not,  Lord,  our  offences,  nor  the  offences  of  our  forefathers  ; 
neither  take  thou  vengeance  of  our  sins:  spare  us,  good  Lord,  spare  thy 
people,  whom  thou  hast  redeemed  with  thy  most  precious  blood,  and 
be  not  angry  with  us  for  ever. 

Spare  us,  good  Lord. 
From  all  evil  and  mischief ;  from  sin  ;  from  the  crafts  and  assaults 
of  the  devil  ;  from  thy  wrath,  and  from  everlasting  damnation, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 
From  all  blindness  of  heart  ;  from  pride,  vain-glory,  and  hypocrisy  ; 
from  envy,  hatred,  and  malice,  and  all  uncharitableness, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 
From  all  inordinate  and  sinful  affections  ;  and  from  all  the  deceits 
of  the  world,  the  flesh,  and  the  devil, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 
From  lightning  and  tempest ;  from  plague,  pestilence,  and  famine  ; 
from  battle  and  murder,  and  from  sudden  death, 

Good  I^ord,  deliver  us. 
From  all  sedition,  privy  conspiracy,  and  rebellion  :  from  all  false 
doctrine,  heresy,  and  schism  ;  from  hardness  of  heart,  and  contempt 
of  thy  Word  and  commandment, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 
By  the  mystery  of  thy  holy  Incarnation  ;  by  thy  holy  Nativity  anel 
Circumcision  ;  by  thy  Baptism,  Fasting,  and  Temptation, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 
By  thine  Agony  and  Bloody  Sweat ;  by  thy  Cross  and  Passion  ;  by  thy 
precious  Death  and  Burial  :  by  thy  glorious  Resurrection  and  Ascen-» 
sion  ;  and  by  the  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 


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THE  LITANY  AND  SUFFRAGES. 

In  all  time  of  our  tribulation  ;  in  all  time  of  our  prosperity  ;  in  the 
hour  of  death,  and  in  the  day  of  judgment, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 
"We  sinners  do  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  O  Lord  God  ;  and  that  it  may 
please  thee  to  rule  and  govern  thy  holy  Church  universal  in  the  right 
way  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  bless  and  preserve  all  Christian  Rulers  and 
Magistrates,  giving  them  grace  to  execute  justice,  and  to  maintain  truth  ; 
We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  illuminate  all  Bishops,  Priests,  and  Dea- 
cons, with  true  knowledge  and  understanding  of  thy  Word  ;  and  that 
both  by  their  preaching  and  living  they  may  set  it  forth,  and  show  it 
accordingly  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  bless  these  thy  servants,  now  to  be  ad- 
mitted to  the  Order  of  Deacons,  [or  Priests,"]  and  to  pour  thy  grace  upon 
them  ;  that  they  may  duly  execute  their  Office,  to  the  edifying  of  thy 
Church,  and  the  glory  of  thy  holy  Name  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  bless  and  keep  all  thy  people  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  to  all  nations  unity,  peace,  and  con- 
cord ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  us  an  heart  to  love  and  fear  thee,  and 
diligently  to  live  after  thy  commandments  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  to  all  thy  people  increase  of  grace  to 
hear  meekly  thy  Word,  and  to  receive  it  with  pure  affection,  and  to 
bring  forth  the  fruits  of  the  Spirit  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  bring  into  the  way  of  truth  all  such  as 
have  erred,  and  are  deceived  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  strengthen  such  as  do  stand  ;  and  to  com- 
fort and  help  the  weak-hearted  ;  and  to  raise  up  those  who  fall  ;  and 
finally  to  beat  down  Satan  under  our  feet ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  succour,  help,  and  comfort,  all  who  are  in 
danger,  necessity,  and  tribulation  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Jjord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  preserve  all  who  travel  by  land  or  by 
water,  all  women  in  the  perils  of  child-birth,  all  sick  persons,  and 
young  children  ;  and  to  show  thy  pity  upon  all  prisoners  and  captives  ; 
We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  L,ord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  defend,  and  provide  for,  the  fatherless 
children,  and  widows,  and  all  who  are  desolate  and  oppressed  ; 
We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  have  mercy  upon  all  men  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  forgive  our  enemies,  persecutors,  and 
slanderers,  and  to  turn  their  hearts  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  and  preserve  to  our  use  the  kindly 
fruits  of  the  earth,  so  that  in  due  time  we  may  enjoy  them  ; 
We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  us  true  repentance  ;  to  forgive  us  all 
our  sins,  negligences,  and  ignorances  ;  and  to  endue  us  with  the  grace 
of  thy  Holy  Spirit  to  amend  our  lives  according  to  thy  holy  Word  ; 
We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 


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THE  LITANY  AND  SUFFRAGES. 


Son  of  God,  we  beseech  thee  to  hear  us. 

Son  of  God,  we  beseech  thee  to  hear  us.' 
O  Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world  ; 

Grant  us  thy  peace. 
O  Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world  ; 

Have  mercy  upon  us. 

1T  T/ie  Bishop  may,  at  his  discretion,  omit  all  that  follows,  to  the  Prayer, 
We  humbly  beseech  thee,  O  Father,  #c 
O  Christ,  hear  us. 

O  Christ,  hear  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

«T  Then  shall  the  Bishop,  and  the  People  with  him,  say  the  Lord's  Prayer. 
/~\UR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy  Name.  Thy  king- 
^■J  dom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  As  it  is  in  heaven.  Give 
us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  As  we 
forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us.  And  lead  us  not  into  tempta- 
tion ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil.    Amen. 

Bishop.    O  Lord,  deal  not  with  us  according  to  our  sins. 

Answer.    Neither  reward  us  according  to  our  iniquities. 

Let  us  pray. 

OGOD,  merciful  Father,  who  despisest  not  the  Bighing  of  a  contrite 
heart,  nor  the  desire  of  such  as  are  sorrowful  ;  Mercifully  assist 
our  prayers  which  we  make  before  thee  in  all  our  troubles  and  adversi- 
ties, whensoever  they  oppress  us  ;  and  graciously  hear  us,  that  those 
evils  which  the  craft  and  subtilty  of  the  devil  or  man  worketh  against 
us,  may,  by  thy  good  providence,  be  brought  to  nought ;  that  we  thy 
servants,  being  hurt  by  no  persecutions,  may  evermore  give  thanks 
unto  thee  in  thy  holy  Church  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
O  Lord,  arise,  help  us.  and  deliver  us  for  thy  Name's  sake. 

OGOD,  we  have  heard  with  our  ears,  and  our  fathers  have  declared 
unto  us,  the  noble  works  that  thou  didst  in  their  days,  and  in  the 
old  time  before  them. 

O  Lord,  arise,  help  us,  and  deliver  us  for  thine  honour. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy  Ghost  : 

Answer.   As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

From  our  enemies  defend  us,  O  Christ. 

Graciously  look  upon  our  afflictions. 

"With  pity  behold  the  sorrows  of  onr  hearts. 

Mercifully  forgive  the  sins  of  thy  people. 

Favourably  with  mercy  hear  our  prayers. 

O  Son  of  David,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Both  now  and  ever  vouchsafe  to  hear  us,  O  Christ. 

Graciously  hear  us,  O  Christ ;  graciously  hear  us.  0  Lord  Christ. 

Bishop.    O  Lord,  let  thy  mercy  be  showed  upon  us  ; 

Answer.    As  we  do  put  our  trust  in  thee. 

Let  us  pray. 
"Y^E  humbly  beseech  thee,  O  Father,  mercifully  to  look  upon  our 
*  »  infirmities  ;  and,  for  the  glory  of  thy  Name,  turn  from  us  all  those 
evils  that  we  most  justly  have  deserved  ;  and  grant,  that  in  all  our 
troubles  we  may  put  our  "whole  trust  and  confidence  in  thy  mercy,  and 
evermore  serve  thee  in  holiness  and  pureness  of  living,  to  thy  honour 
and  glory  ;  through  our  only  Mediator  and  Advocate,  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

Here  endelh  the  Litany. 


THE  ORDER  FOR  THE 


ADMINISTRATION  OF  THE  LORD'S  SUPPER, 


OK 


HOLY  COMMUNION". 


OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy  Name.  Thy 
kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  As  it  is  in  heaven. 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  As 
we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us.  And  lead  us  not  into  temp- 
tation ;  but  deliver  us  from  evil  :  For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the 
power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever.    Amen. 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  unto  whom  all  hearts  are  open,  all  desires  known, 
and  from  whom  no  secrets  are  hid  ;  Cleanse  the  thoughts  of  our 
hearts  by  the  inspiration  of  thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  we  may  perfectly  love 
thee,  and  worthily  magnify  thy  holy  Kame  ;  through  Christ  our  Lord. 
A  men. 

^  Then  shall  the  Bishop,  turning  to  the  People,  reJiearse  distinctly  the  Ten 
Commandments  ;  and  the  People,  still  kneeling,  shall,  after  every  Com- 
mandment, ask  God  mercy  for  their  transgressions  for  the  time  past 5  and 
grace  to  keep  the  law  for  the  time  to  come,  as  follow  eth. 

Bishop. 

GOD  spake  these  words,  and  said  ;  I  am  the  Lord  thy  God :  Thon 
shalt  have  none  other  gods  but  me. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep 
this  law. 

Bishop.  Thou  shalt  not  make  to  thyself  any  graven  image,  nor  the 
likeness  of  any  thing  that  is  in  heaven  above,  or  in  the  earth  beneath, 
or  in  the  water  under  the  earth.  Thou  shalt  not  bow  down  to  them, 
nor  worship  them  :  for  I  the  Lord  thy  God  am  a  jealous  God,  and  visit 
the  sins  of  the  fathers  upon  the  children,  unto  the  third  and  fourth 
generation  of  them  that  hate  me  ;  and  show  mercy  unto  thousands  in 
them  that  love  me,  and  keep  my  commandments. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep 
this  law. 

Bishop.  Thou  shalt  not  take  the  Name  of  the  Lord  thy  God  in  vain  : 
for  the  Lord  will  not  hold  him  guiltless,  that  taketh  his  Name  in 
vain. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep 
this  law. 

Bishop.  Remember  that  thou  keep  holy  the  Sabbath-day.  Six  days 
shalt  thou  labour,  and  do  all  that  thou  hast  to  do  ;  but  the  "seventh  day 
is  the  Sabbath  of  the  Lord  thy  God.  In  it  thou  shalt  do  no  manner  of 
work  ;  thou,  and  thy  son,  and  thy  daughter,  thy  man-servant,  and  thy 
maid-servant,  thy  cattle,  and  the  stranger  that  is  within  thy  gates. 
For  in  six  days  the  Lord  made  heaven  and  earth,  the  sea,  and'all  that 
in  them  is,  and  rested  the  seventh  day:  wherefore  the  Lord  blessed  the 
seventh  day,  and  hallowed  it. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep 
this  law. 

Bishop.  Honour  thy  father  and  thy  mother  ;  that  thy  days  may  be 
long  in  the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  giveth  thee. 


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THE  C03IMUXI0N. 


Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep 

Thou  shalt  do  no  murder. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep 

Thoa  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep 

Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep 

Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy  neighbour. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep 


People. 
this  law. 

Jiishop. 

People. 
this  law. 

£  is  hap. 

People. 
this  law. 

Bishop. 

People. 
this  law. 

Bishop. 

People. 
this  law. 

Bishop.  Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbour's  house,  thou  shalt  not 
covet  thy  neighbour's  wife,  nor  his  servant,  nor  his  maid,  nor  his  ox, 
nor  his  ass,  nor  any  thing  that  is  his. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  write  all  these  thy  laws  in 
our  hearts,  we  beseech  thee. 

1T  Then  the  Bishop  may  say, 

Hear  also  what  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  saith, 

THOU  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  and  with  all 
thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  mind.  This  is  the  first  and  great  com- 
mandment. And  the  second  is  like  uuto  it  ;  Thou  shalt  love  thy 
neighbour  as  thyself.  On  these  two  commandments  hang  all  the  Law 
and  the  Prophets. 

Let  us  pray. 

OAL1QGHTY  Lord,  and  everlasting  God.  vouchsafe,  we  beseech 
thee,  to  direct,  sanctify,  and  govern,  both  our  hearts  and  bodies, 
in  the  ways  of  thy  laws,  and  in  the  works  of  thy  commandments  ; 
that,  through  thy  most  mighty  protection,  both  here  and  ever,  we  may 
be  preserved  in  "body  and  soul  ;  through  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ.     Amen. 

f   Then  shall  be  read  the  Collect,  Epistle,  and  Gospel,  as  they  are  ap- 

pointed. 

IT  Then  shall  be  read  the  Apostles',  or  Xicene  Creed  ;  unless  one  of  them 
hath  been  read  immediately  before,  in  the  Morning  Service. 

%  Then  shall  the  Bishop  begin  the  Offertory,  saying  one  or  more  of  these 
Sentences  folloxoing,  as  he  thinketh  most  convenient. 

LE  T  your  light  so  shine  before  men,  that  they  may  see  your  good 
works,  and  glorify  your  Father  which  is  in  heaven.   St.  Matt  v.  16. 

Lay  not  up  for  yourselves  treasures  upon  earth  ;  where  moth  and 
rust  doth  corrupt,  and  where  thieves  break  through  and  6teal  :  but 
lay  up  for  yourselves  treasures  in  heaven  ;  where  neither  moth  nor 
rust  doth  corrupt,  and  where  thieves  do  not  break  through  nor  steal. 
St.  Matt.  vi.  19,  20. 

Whatsoever  ye  would  that  men  should  do  to  you.  even  so  do  to  them: 
for  this  is  the  Law  and  the  Prophets.     St.  Matt.  vii.  12. 

Not  every  one  that  saith  unto  me,  Lord,  Lord,  shall  enter  into  the 
Kingdom  of  Heaven  ;  but  he  that  doeth  the  will  of  my  Father  which 
is  in  heaven.    St.  Matt.  vii.  21. 

Zaccheus  stood  forth,  and  said  unto  the  Lord,  Behold.  Lord,  the  half 
of  my  goods  I  give  to  the  poor  ;  and  if  I  have  done  any  wrong  to  any 
man*  I  restore  fourfold.     St.  Luke  xix.  8. 

Who  goeth  a  warfare  at  any  time  of  his  own  cost  ?  Who  planteth  a 
vineyard,  and  eateth  not  of  the  fruit  thereof  ?  Or  who  feedeth  a  flock, 
and  eateth  not  of  the  milk  of  the  flock  ?    1  Cor.  ix.  7. 


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THE  COMMUNION. 


If  we  have  sown  unto  you  spiritual  things,  is  it  a  great  matter  if  we 
shall  reap  your  worldly  things  ?     1  Cor.  ix.  11. 

Do  ye  not  know,  that  they  who  minister  about  holy  things  live  of  the 
•acrifice  ;  and  they  who  wait  at  the  altar  are  partakers  with  the  altar  ? 
Even  so  hath  the  Lord  also  ordained,  that  they  who  preach  the  Gospel 
should  live  of  the  Gospel.     1  Cor.  ix.  13,  14. 

He  that  soweth  little  shall  reap  little  ;  and  he  that  soweth  plenteously 
shall  reap  plenteously.  Let  every  man  do  according  as  he  is  disposed 
in  his  heart,  not  grudgingly,  or  of  necessity  ;  for  God  loveth  a  cheerful 
giver.     2  Cor.  ix.  6,  7. 

Let  him  that  is  taught  in  the  Word  minister  unto  him  that  teacheth, 
in  all  good  things.  Be  not  deceived,  God  is  not  mocked  :  for  whatso- 
ever a  man  soweth  that  shall  he  reap.     Gal.  vi.  6,  7. 

While  we  have  time,  let  us  do  good  unto  all  men  ;  and  especially 
unto  them  that  are  of  the  household  of  faith.     Gal.  vi.  10. 

Godliness  is  great  riches,  if  a  man  be  content  with  that  he  hath  :  for 
we  brought  nothing  into  this  world,  neither  may  we  carry  any  thing 
out.     1  Tim.  vi.  6,  7. 

Charge  them  who  are  rich  in  this  world,  that  they  be  ready  to  give, 
and  glad  to  distribute  ;  laying  up  in  store  for  themselves  a  good  foun- 
dation against  the  time  to  come,  that  they  may  attain  eternal  life. 
1  Tim.  vi.  17,  18.  19. 

God  is  not  unrighteous,  that  he  will  forget  your  works,  and  labour 
that  proceedeth  of  love  ;  which  love  ye  have  showed  for  his  Name's 
sake,  who  have  ministered  unto  the  saints,  and  yet  do  minister. 
Heb,  vi.  10. 

To  do  good,  and  to  distribute,  forget  not  ;  for  with  such  sacrifices 
God  is  well  pleased.    Heb.  xiii.  16. 

Whoso  hath  this  world's  good,  and  seeth  his  brother  have  need,  and 
shutteth  up  his  compassion  from  him,  how  dwelleth  the  love  of  God  in 
him  ?     1  St.  John  iii.  17. 

Give  alms  of  thy  goods,  and  never  turn  thy  face  from  any  poor  man  ; 
and  then  the  face  of  the  Lord  shall  not  be  turned  away  from  thee. 
Tobit  iv.  7. 

Be  merciful  after  thy  power.  If  thou  hast  much,  give  plenteously  ; 
if  thou  hast  little,  do  thy  diligence  gladly  to  give  of  that  little  :  for  so 
gatherest  thou  thyself  a  good  reward  in  the  day  of  necessity.  Tobit 
iv.  8,  9. 

He  that  hath  pity  upon  the  poor  lendeth  unto  the  LORD  :  and  look, 
what  he  layeth  out,  it  shall  be  paid  him  again.     Prov.  xix.  17. 

Blessed  be  the  man  that  provideth  for  the  sick  and  needy  :  the  LORD 
shall  deliver  him  in  the  time  of  trouble.    Psalm  xli.  L. 

f  Whilst  these  Sentences  are  in  reading,  the  Deacons,  Church-wardens,  or 
other  fit  persons  appointed  for  that  purpose,  shall  receive  the  Alms  for 
the  Poor,  and  other  Devotions  of  the  People,  in  a  decent  Basin  to  be  pro- 
vided by  the  Parish  for  that  purpose  ;  and  reverently  bring  it  to  the 
Bishop,  who  shall  humbly  present  and  place  it  upon  the  Holy  Table. 

^  And  the  Bishop  shall  then  place  upon  the  Table  so  much  Bread  and 
Wine  as  he  shall  think  sufficient;  after  which,  he  shall  say, 

Let  us  pray  for  the  whole  state  of  Christ's  Church  militant. 

A  LMIGHTY  and  everliving  God,  who  by  thy  holy  Apostle  hast 
-f*-  taught  us  to  make  prayers,  and  supplications,  and  to  give  thanks 
for  all  men  ;  We  humbly  beseech  thee  most  mercifully  [*  to  accept  our 
alms  and  oblations.  and~]  to  receive  these  our  prayers,  which  we  offer 
unto  thy  Divine  Majesty  ;  beseeching  thee  to  inspire  continually  the 
Universal  Church  with" the  spirit  of  truth,  unity,  and  concord  :  And 
grant  that  all  those  who  do  confess  thy  holy  Name  may  agree  in  the 

*  //  there  be  no  alms  or  oblations,  then  shall  the  words  [to  accept  our  alms  and 
oblations,  and]  be  left  unsaid. 


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THE  COMMUNION. 


truth  of  thy  holy  Word,  and  live  in  unity,  and  godly  love.  We  beseech 
thee  also,  so  to  direct  and  dispose  the  hearts  of  all  Christian  Rulers, 
that  they  may  truly  and  impartially  administer  justice,  to  the  punish- 
ment of  wickedness  and  vice,  and  to  the  maintenance  of  thy  true  re- 
ligion, and  virtue.  Give  grace,  O  heavenly  Father,  to  all  Bishops  and 
other  Ministers,  that  they  may,  both  by  their  life  and  doctrine,  set 
forth  thy  true  and  lively  Word,  and  rightly  and  duly  administer  thy 
holy  Sacraments.  And  to  all  thy  people  give  thy  heavenly  grace  ;  and 
especially  to  this  congregation  here  present  ;  that,  with  meek,  heart  and 
due  reverence,  they  may  hear,  and  receive  thy  holy  Word  ;  truly  serv- 
ing thee  in  holiness  and  righteousness  all  the  days  of  their  life.  And 
we  most  humbly  beseech  thee,  of  thy  goodness,  O  Lord,  to  comfort  and 
succour  all  those  who,  in  this  transitory  life,  are  in  trouble,  sorrow, 
need,  sickness,  or  any  other  adversity.  And  we  also  bless  thy  holy 
Name  for  all  thy  servants  departed  this  life  in  thy  faith  and  fear  ;  be- 
seeching thee  to  give  us  grace  so  to  follow  their  good  examples,  that 
with  them  we  may  be  partakers  of  thy  heavenly  kingdom.  Grant  this, 
O  Father,  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake,  our  only  Mediator  and  Advocate. 
Amen. 

IT  The  Bishop  shall  then  say  this  Exhortation, 
TYEAKLY  beloved  in  the  Lord,  ye  who  mind  to  come  to  the  Holy 
■*-*  Communion  of  the  Body  and  Blood  of  our  Saviour  Christ,  must 
consider  how  St.  Paul  exhorteth  all  persons  diligently  to  try  and  ex- 
amine themselves,  before  they  presume  to  eat  of  that  Bread,  and  drink 
of  that  Cup.  For  as  the  benefit  is  great,  if  with  a  true  penitent  heart 
and  lively  faith  we  receive  that  Holy  Sacrament  ;  so  is  the  danger 
great,  if  we  receive  the  same  unworthily.  Judge  therefore  yourselves, 
brethren,  that  ye  be  not  judged  of  the  Lord  ;  repent  ye  truly  for  your 
sins  past ;  have  a  lively  and  steadfast  faith  in  Christ  our  Saviour  ; 
amend  your  lives,  and  be  in  perfect  charity  with  all  men  ;  so  shall  ye 
be  meet  partakers  of  those  holy  mysteries.  And  above  all  things  ye 
must  give  most  humble  and  hearty  thanks  to  God,  the  Father,  the  Son, 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  for  the  redemption  of  the  world  by  the  death  ana 
passion  of  our  Saviour  Christ,  both  God  and  man  ;  who  did  humble 
himself,  even  to  the  death  upon  the  Cross,  for  us,  miserable  sinners, 
who  lay  in  darkness  and  the  shadow  of  death  ;  that  he  might  make  us 
the  children  of  God,  and  exalt  us  to  everlasting  life.  And  to  the  end 
that  we  should  always  remember  the  exceeding  great  love  of  our  Mas- 
ter, and  only  Saviour,  Jesus  Christ,  thus  dying  for  us,  and  the  innu- 
merable benefits  which  by  his  precious  blood-shedding  he  hath  obtained 
for  us  ;  he  hath  instituted  and  ordained  holy  mysteries,  as  pledges  of 
his  love,  and  for  a  continual  remembrance  of  his  death,  to  our  great 
and  endless  comfort.  To  him  therefore,  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  let  us  give  (as  we  are  most  bounden)  continual  thanks  ;  sub- 
mitting ourselves  wholly  to  his  holy  will  and  pleasure,  and  studying 
to  serve  him  in  true  holiness  and  righteousness  all  the  days  of  our  life- 
Amen. 

%  Then  shall  the  BisJiop  say  to  those  who  come  to  receive  the  Holy  Com- 
munion, 
"V7*Fj  who  do  truly  and  earnestly  repent  you  of  your  sins,  and  are  in 
■*-  love  and  charity  with  your  neighbours,  and  intend  to  lead  a  new 
life,  following  the  commandments  of  God,  and  walking  from  henceforth 
in  his  holy  ways  ;  Draw  near  with  faith,  and  take  this  holy  Sacrament 
to  your  comfort  ;  and  make  your  humble  confession  to  Almighty  God, 
devoutly  kneeling. 

IT  Then  shall  this  general  Confession  be  made,  by  the  Bishop  and  all  those 
who  are  minded  to  receive  the  Holy  Communion,  humbly  kneeling. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Maker  of  all 
things,  Judge  of  all  men  ;  We  acknowledge  and  bewail  our  mani- 
fold sins  and  wickedness,  Which  we,  from  time  to  time,  most  grievously 
have  committed,  By  thought,  word,  and  deed,  Against  thy  Divine  Ma- 


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_ 


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jesty,  Provoking  most  justly  thy  wrath  and  indignation  against  us. 
We  do  earnestly  repent,  And  are  heartily  sorry  for  these  our  misdoings  ; 
The  remembrance  of  them  is  grievous  unto  us  :  The  burden  of  them  is 
intolerable.  Have  mercy  upon  us,  Have  mercy  upon  us,  most  merciful 
Father  ;  For  thy  Sin  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ's  sake.  Forgive  us  all  that 
is  past  :  And  grant  that  we  may  ever  hereafter  S.-rve  and  please  thee 
In  newness  of  life,  To  the  honour  and  glory  of  thy  Name  ;  Through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

%  Then  shall  the  Bishop  stand  upland  turning  to  the  People,  say, 
A  LMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  of  his  great  mercy  hath 
-^*-  promised  forgiveness  of  sins  to  all  those  who  with  hearty  repentance 
and  true  faith  turn  unto  him  ;  Have  mercy  upon  you  ;  pardon  and 
deliver  you  from  all  your  sins  ;  confirm  and  strengthen  you  in  all  good- 
ness ;  and  bring  you  to  everlasting  life  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

if  Then  shall  the  Bishop  say. 
Hear  what  comfortable  words  our  Saviour  Christ  saith  unto  all  who 

truV  turn  to  him. 

COME  unto  me,  all  ve  that  travail  and  are  heavy  laden,  and  I  will 
refresh  you.     St.  Matt.  xi.  28. 
So  God  loved  the  world,  that  he  gave  his  only-begotten  Son,  to  the 
end  that  all  that  believe  in  him  should  not  perish,  but  have  everlasting 
life.     St.  John  iii.  16. 

Hear  also  what  Saint  Paul  saith. 
This  is  a  true  saying,  and  worthy  of  all  men  to  be  received,  That 
Christ  Jesus  came  into  the  world  to  save  sinners.     1  Tim.  i.  15. 

Hear  also  what  Saint  John  saith. 
If  any  man  sin,  we  have  an  Advocate  with  the  Father,  Jesus  Christ 
the  righteous  ;  and  he  is  the  Propitiation  for  our  sins.  1  St.  John  ii.  1,2. 

«f  After  which  the  Bishop  shall  proceed,  saying, 
Lift  up  your  hearts. 

A  nswer.    We  lift  them  up  unto  the  Lord. 
Bishop.    Let  us  give  thanks  unto  our  Lord  God. 
Answer.     It  is  meet  and  right  so  to  do. 

%  Then  shall  the  Bishop  turn  to  the  Lord's  Table,  and  say, 
TT  is  very  meet,  right,  and  our  bounden  duty,  that  we  should  at  all 
-■-  times,  and  in  all  places,  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  [*Holy 
Father,]  Almighty,  Everlasting  God. 

%  Here  shall  follow  the  Proper  Preface,  according  to  the  time,  if  there  be 
any  specially  appointed;  or  else  immediately  shall  be  said  or  sung  by 
the  Bishop  and  People, 

»T<HEREFORE  with  Angels  and  Archangels,  and  with  all  the  com- 
-*-    pany  of  heaven,   we   laud   and  magnify  thy  glorious   Name  ; 

evermore  praising  thee,  and  saying,  Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God  of 

hosts,  heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  thy  glory  :  Glory  be  to  thee,  O  Lord 

Most  High.    Amen. 


PROPER   PREFACES. 

Upon  Christmas-day,  and  seven  days  after. 

"DECAUBE  thou  didst  give  Jesus  Christ,  thine  only  Son,  to  be  born 
■*-*  as  at  this  time  for  us  ;  who,  by  the  operation  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
was  made  very  man,  of  the  substance  of  the  Virgin  Mary  his  mother  ; 
and  that  without  spot  of  sin,  to  make  us  clean  from  all  sin.  Therefore 
with  Angels,  fyc. 

•  These  words  [Holy  Father]  must  be  omitted  on  Trinity  Sunday. 


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Upon  Easter-day,  and  seven  days  after. 

BUT  chiefly  are  we  bound  to  praise  thee  for  the  glorious  Resurrec- 
tion of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  :  for  he  is  the  very  Paschal 
Lamb,  which  "was  offered  for  us,  and  hath  taken  away  the  sin  of  the 
world  ;  who  by  his  death  hath  destroyed  death,  and,  by  his  rising  to  life 
again,  hath  restored  to  us  everlasting  life.    Therefore  with  Angels,  <$rc 

Upon  Ascension-day,  and  seven  days  after. 

THROUGH  thy  most  dearly  beloved  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  ;  who, 
after  his  most  glorious  Resurrection,  manifestly  appeared  to  all  his 
Apostles,  and  in  their  sight  ascended  up  into  heaven,  to  prepare  a  place 
for  us  ;  that  where  he  is,  thither  we  might  also  ascend,  and  reign  with 
him  in  glory.    Therefore  with  Angels,  $"c. 

Upon  TVhit-sunday,  and  six  days  after. 

THROUGH  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  ;  according  to  whose  most  true 
promise,  the  Holy  Ghost  came  down  as  at  this  time  from  heaven, 
with  a  sudden  great  sound,  as  it  had  been  a  mighty  wind,  in  the  like- 
ness of  fiery  tongues,  lighting  upon  the  Apostles,  to  teach  them,  and 
to  lead  them  to  all  truth  ;  giving  them  both  the  gift  of  divers  languages, 
and  also  boldness  with  fervent  zeal  constantly  to  preach  the  Gospel 
unto  all  nations  ;  whereby  we  have  been  brought  out  of  darkness  and 
error  into  the  clear  light  and  true  knowledge  of  thee,  and  of  thy  Son 
Jesus  Christ.     Therefore  with  Angels,  §c. 

Upon  the  Feast  of  Trinity  only,  may  be  said, 

TT7HO  art  one  God,  one  Lord  ;  not  one  only  Person,  but  three  Per- 
*  *     sons  in  one  Substance.     For  that  which  we  believe  of  the  glory 
of  the  Father,  the  same  we  believe  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
without  any  difference  or  inequality.     Therefore  with  Angels,  fyc. 

S  Or  else  this  may  be  said,  the  words  Holy  Father  being  retained  in  the 

introductory  Address. 

FOR  the  precious  death  and  merits  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord, 
and  for  the  sending  to  us  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter  ;  who 
are  one  with  thee  in  thy  Eternal  Godhead.    Therefore  with  Angels,  <§c. 

%  Then  shall  the  Bishop,  kneeling  down  at  the  Lord's  Table,  say.  in  the 
name  of  all  those  who  shall  receive  the  Communion,  this  Prayer  fol- 
lowing. 

WE  do  not  presume  to  come  to  this  thy  Table,  O  merciful  Lord, 
trusting  in  our  own  righteousness,  but  in  thy  manifold  and  great 
mercies.  We  are  not  worthy  so  much  as  to  gather  up  the  crumbs 
under  thy  Table.  But  thou  art  the  same  Lord,  whose  property  is 
always  to  have  mercy  :  Grant  us  therefore,  gracious  Lord,  so  to  eat  the 
flesh  of  thy  dear  Son  Jesus  Christ,  and  to  drink  his  blood,  that  our  sin- 
ful bodies  may  be  made  clean  by  his  body,  and  our  souls  washed 
through  his  most  precious  blood,  and  that  we  may  evermore  dwell  in 
him,  and  he  in  us.    Amen. 

%  When  the  Bishop,  standing  before  the  Table,  hath  so  ordered  the  Bread 
and  Wine,  that  he  may  with  the  more  readiness  and  d<cency  break  the 
Bread  before  the  People,  and  take  the  Cup  into  his  hands,  he  shall  say 
the  Prayer  of  Consecration,  as  followeth. 

ALL  glory  be  to  thee,  Almighty  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  for  that 
thou,  of  thy  tender  mercy,  didst  give  thine  only  Son  Jesus  Christ 
to  suffer  death  upon  the  Cross  for  our  redemption  ;  who  made  there 
(by  his  one  oblation  of  himself  once  offered")  a  full,  perfect,  and  suf- 
ficient sacrifice,  oblation,  and  satisfaction,  for  the  sins  of  the  whole 
world  ;  and  did  institute,  and  in  his  holy  Gospel  command  us  to  con- 
tinue, a  perpetual  memory  of  that  his*  precious  death  and  sacrifice, 


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until  his  coming  again  :   For  in  the  night  in  (a)  Here  the  Bishop  ft 

which  he  was  betrayed,  (a)  he  took  Bread  ;  to  take  the  Paten  into  hit 

and  when  he  had  given  thanks,  (6)  he  brake  hands. 

it,  and  gave  it  to  his  disciples,  saying,  Take,  (b)    slnd  here  to  break 

eat,  (c)  this  is  my  Body,  which  is  given  for  the  Bread. 

you  :  do  this  in  remembrance  of  me.  Likewise,  .  (c>    y4nd  hf?'}°  %&  btf 

after  supper,  (<f)  he  took  the  Cup  ;  and  when  ha^^h1ist\ikTtt 

he  had  given  thanks,  he  gave  it  to  them,  say-  cupinto  Ms  hand. 

ing,  Drink  ye  all  of  this  ;   for  (e)  this  is  my  (e)  ^nd  here  ^  is  to  iay 

Blood  of  the  New  Testament,  which  is  shed  his  hand  upon  every  vessel, 

for  you,  and  for  many,  for  the  remission  of  in  which  there  is  any  Wine 

sins";  do  this,  as  oft  as  ye  shall  drink  it,  in  re-  t°  be  consecrated. 

membrance  of  me. 

WHEREFORE,  O  Lord  and  heavenly  Father,  ac-  __  ...  .. 
cording  to  the  institution  of  thy  dearly  beloved  z  ne  miauon- 
Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  we,  thy  humble  servants,  do  celebrate 
and  make  here  before  thy  Divine  Majesty,  with  these  thy  holy  gifts, 
which  we  now  offer  unto  thee,  the  memorial  thy  Son  hath  commanded 
us  to  make  ;  having  in  remembrance  his  blessed  passion  and  precious 
death,  his  mighty  resurrection  and  glorious  ascension  ;  rendering  unto 
thee  most  hearty  thanks  for  the  innumerable  benefits  procured  unto  us 
by  the  same.  And  we  most  humblv  beseech  thee,  O  ™  .  .,. 
merciful  Father,  to  hear  us  ;  and,  of  thy  Almighty  une  invocaMn' 
goodness,  vouchsafe  to  bless  and  sanctify,  with  thy  Word  and  Holy 
Spirit,  these  thy  gifts  and  creatures  of  bread  and  wine  ;  that  we,  re- 
ceiving them  according  to  thy  Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ's  holy 
institution,  in  remembrance  of  his  death  and  passion,  may  be  partakers 
of  his  most  blessed  Body  and  Blood.  And  we  earnestly  desire  thy 
fatherly  goodness,  mercifully  to  accept  this  our  sacrifice  of  praise  and 
thanksgiving  ;  most  humbly  beseeching  thee  to  grant,  that  by  the 
merits  and  death  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  and  through  faith  in  his 
blood,  we,  and  all  thy  whole  Church,  may  obtain  remission  of  our  sins, 
and  all  other  benefits  of  his  passion.  And  here  we  offer  and  present 
unto  thee,  O  Lord,  ourselves,  our  souls  and  bodies,  to  be  a  reasonable, 
holy,  and  living  sacrifice  unto  thee  ;  humbly  beseeching  thee,  that  we, 
and  all  others  who  shall  be  partakers  of  this  Holy  Communion,  may 
worthily  receive  the  most  precious  Body  and  Blood  of  thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ,  be  filled  with  thy  grace  and  heavenly  benediction,  and  made 
one  body  with  him,  that  he  may  dwell  in  them,  and  they  in  him.  And 
although  we  are  unworthy,  through  our  manifold  sins,  to  offer  unto 
thee  any  sacrifice  ;  yet  we  beseech  thee  to  accept  this  our  bounden 
duty  and  service  ;  not  weighing  our  merits,  but  pardoning  our  offences, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  ;  by  whom,  and  with  whom,  in  the 
unity  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  all  honour  and  glory  be  unto  thee,  O  Father 
Almighty,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

%  Here  shall  be  sung  a  Hymn,  or  part  of  a  Hymn,  from  the  Selection  for 

the  Feasts  and  Fasts,  fyc. 

%  Then  shall  the  Bishop  first  receive  the  Communion  in  both  kinds  himself, 
and  proceed  to  deliver  the  same  to  the  Bishops,  Priests,  and  Deacons,  in 
like  manner,  and  after  that,  to  the  People  also  in  order,  into  their  hands, 
all  devoutly  kneeling.    And  when  he  delivereth  the  £  read,  he  shall  say, 

HTHE  Body  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which  was  given  for  thee,  pre- 
■*-    serve  thy  body  and  soul  unto  everlasting  life.     Take  and  eat  this 
in  remembrance  that  Christ  died  for  thee,  and  feed  on  him  in  thy 
heart  by  faith,  with  thanksgiving. 

^  And  the  Bishop,  delivering  the  Cup,  shall  say, 
HTHE  Blood  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which  was  shed  for  thee,  pre- 
-*-    serve  thy  body  and  soul  unto  everlasting  life.    Drink  this  in  re- 
membrance that  Christ's  Blood  was  shed  for  thee,  and  be  thankful. 


n 


THE  C0U3IUXI0N. 


%  If  the  consecrated  Bread  or  Wine  be  spent  be/ore  all  have  communi- 
cated, the  Bishop  is  to  consecrate  more,  according  to  the  Form  before 
prescribed:  beginning  at— All  glory  be  to  thee.  Almighty  God— and 
ending  with  these  words — partakers  of  his  most  blessed  Body  and  Blood. 

^  When  all  have  communicated,  the  Bishop  shall  return  to  the  Lord's 
Table,  and  reverently  place  upon  it  what  remaineth  of  the  consecrated 
£hments,  covering  the  same  with  a  fair  linen  cloth. 

•T  Then  shall  the  Bishop  say  the  Lord's  Prayer,  the  People  repeating  after 

him  every  Petition. 

OTJR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy  Name.  Thy  king- 
dom come.  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  As  it  is  in  heaven".  Give 
us  this  day  oar  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  A 6  we 
forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us.  And  lead  us  not  into  tempta- 
tion ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil  :  For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the 
power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever.    Amen. 

%  After  which  shall  be  said  as  followeth, 

ALMIGHTY  and  everliving  God,  we  most  heartily  thank  thee,  for 
that  thou  dost  vouchsafe  to  feed  us  who  have  duly  received  these 
holy  mysteries,  with  the  spiritual  food  of  the  most  precious  Body  and 
Blood  of  thy  Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ  ;  and  dost  assure  us  thereby 
of  thy  favour  and  goodness  towards  us  ;  and  that  we  are  very  mem- 
bers incorporate  in  the  mystical  body  of  thy  Son,  which  is  the  blessed 
company  of  all  faithful  people  ;  and  are  also  heirs  through  hope  of  thy 
everlasting  kingdom,  by  the  merits  of  the  most  precious  death  and 
passion  of  thy  dear  Son.  And  we  most  humbly  beseech  thee,  O 
heavenly  Father,  6o  to  assist  us  with  thy  grace,  that  we  may  continue 
in  that  holy  fellowship,  and  do  all  such  good  works  as  thou  hast  pre- 
pared for  us  to  walk  in  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  to  whom, 
with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  all  honour  and  glory,  world  without 
end.    Amen. 

^  Then  shall  be  said  or  sung,  all  standing.  Gloria  in  excelsis;  cr  some 
proper  Hymn  from  the  Selection. 

LORY  be  to  God  on  high,  and  on  earth  peace,  good-will  towards 


G 


__  v  __  _  —  _.„ —  — 0 — , — x . , —  —    

*  men.  We  praise  thee,  Ave  bless  thee,  we  worship  thee,  we  glorify 
thee,  we  give  thanks  to  thee  for  thy  great  glory,  O  Lord  God,  heavenly 
King,  God  the  Father  Almighty. 

O  Lord,  the  only-begotten  Son,  Jesus  Christ  :  O  Lord  God,  Lamb  of 
God,  Son  of  the  Father,  that  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world,  have 
mercy  upon  us.  Thou  that  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world,  have 
mercy  upon  us.  Thou  that  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world,  receive 
our  prayer.  Thou  that  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father, 
have  mercy  upon  us. 

For  thoti  only  art  holy;  thou  only  art  the  Lord  :  thou  only,  O  Christ, 
with  the  Holy  Ghost,  art  most  high  in  the  glory  of  God  "the  Father. 
Amen. 

•T  Then  the  Bishop  shall  let  them  depart  with  this  Blessing. 

THE  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all    understanding,  keep  your 
hearts  and  minds  in  the  knowledj 
Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  :  And  the 
Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
with  you  always.     Amen. 

^  If  any  of  the  consecrated  Bread  and  Wine  remain  after  the  Communion, 
it  shall  not  be  carried  out  of  the  Church  ;  but  the  Bishop  and  other  Com- 
municanzs  shall,  immediately  after  the  Blessing,  reverently  eat  and  drink 
the  same. 

Here  endeth  the  Order  for  the  Administration  of  the  Holy  Communion. 


;e  and  love  of  God,  and  of  his 

Blessing  of  God  Almighty,  the 

be  amongst  you,  and  remain 


* 


THE  FORM  OF 

CONSECRATION  OF  A  CHURCH  OR 

CHAPEL ; 

ACCORDING  TO  THE  ORDER  OF  THE  PROTESTANT  EPISCOPAL  CHURCH 
IN  THE  UNITED  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  AS  ESTABLISHED  BY  THE 
BISHOPS,  THE  CLERGY",  AND  LAITY  OF  SAID  CHURCH,  IX  GENERAL 
CONVENTION,  IN  THE  MONTH  OF  JUNE,  A.  D.    1799. 


^  The  Bishop  is  to  be  received  at  the  entrance  of  the  Church,  or  Chapel, 
by  the  Church-wardens  and  Vtstrymen,  or  gome  other  persons  appointed 
jor  that  purpose.  The  Bishop  and  the  Clergy  who  are  present  shall  go 
up  the  aisle  of  the  Church,  or  Chapel,  to  the  Communion  Table,  repeating 
the  Twenty- fourth  Psalm  alternately,  the  Bishop  one  verse  and  the 
Clergy  another. 

Psalm  xxiv. 

THHE  earth  is  the  Lord's,  and  all  that  therein  is  ;  the  compass  of  the 
■*-    world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

2  For  he  hath  founded  it  upon  the  seas,  and  prepared  it  upon  the 
floods. 

3  Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hill  of  the  Lord  ?  or  who  shall  rise  up 
in  his  holy  place  ? 

4  Even  he  that  hath  clean  hands,  and  a  pure  heart  ;  and  that  hath 
not  lift  up  his  mind  unto  vanity,  nor  sworn  to  deceive  his  neighbour. 

5  He  shall  receive  the  blessing  from  the  Lord,  and  righteousness 
from  the  God  of  his  salvation. 

6  This  is  the  generation  of  them  that  seek  him  ;  even  of  them  that 
seek  thy  face,  O  Jacob. 

7  Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates  :  and  be  ye  lift  up,  ye  everlasting 
doors  ;  and  the  King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

8  Who  is  the  King  of  glory  ?    It  is  the  LORD  strong  and  mighty, 
even  the  LORD  mighty  in  battle. 

9  Lift  up  your  heaos,  O  ye  gates  :  and  be  ye  lift  up,  ye  everlasting 
doors  ;  and  the  King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

10  Who  is  the  King  of  glory  ?    Even  the  Lord  of  hosts,  he  is  the 
King  of  glory. 

%  The  Bishop  shall  go  within  the  rails,  tcith  such  of  the  Clergy  as  can  be 
there  accommodated.  The  Bishop,  sitting  in  his  chair,  shall  have  the 
instruments  of  donation  and  endowment,  if  there  be  any.  presented  to 
him  ;  and  then  standing  up,  and  turning  to  the  Congregation,  shall  say, 

DEARLY  beloved  in  the  Lord  ;  forasmuch  as  devout  and  holy  men, 
as  well  under  the  Law  as  under  the  Gospel,  moved  either  by  the 
express  command  of  God,  or  by  the  secret  iMpiration  of  the  blessed 
Spirit,  and  acting  agreeably  to  their  own  reason  and  6ense  of  the 
natural  decency  of  things,  have  erected  houses  for  the  public  worship 
of  God,  and  separated  them  from  all  unhallowed,  worldly,  and  com- 
mon uses,  in  order  to  fill  men's  minds  with  greater  reverence  for  his 
glorious  Majesty,  and  affect  their  hearts  with  more  devotion  and  hu- 
mility in  his  service  ;  which  pious  works  have  been  approved  of  and 
graciously  accepted  by  our  heavenly  Father  :  Let  us  not  doubt  but 
that  he  will  also  favourably  approve  our  godly  purpose  of  setting  apart 
this  place  in  solemn  manner,  for  the  performance  of  the  several  offices 
of  religious  worship,  and  let  us  faithfully  and  devoutly  beg  his  blessing 
on  this  our  undertaking. 


•!•• 


CONSECRATION  OF  A  CHURCH  OR  CHAPEL. 

^f  Then  the  Bishop,  kneeling,  shall  say  the  following  Prayer. 

O  ETERNAL  God,  mighty  in  power,  and  of  majesty  incompre- 
hensible, whom  the  heaven  of  heavens  cannot  contain,  much  less 
the  walls  of  temples  made  with  hands  ;  and  who  yet  hast  been  gra- 
ciously pleased  to  promise  thy  especial  presence,  wherever  two  or 
three  of  thy  faithful  servants  shall  assemble  in  thy  Name,  to  offer  up 
their  praises  and  supplications  unto  thee  ;  Vouchsafe,  O  Lord,  to  be 
present  with  us,  who  are  here  gathered  together  with  all  humility  and 
readiness  of  heart,  to  consecrate  this  place  to  the  honour  of  thy  great 
Name  ;  separating  it  henceforth  from  all  unhallowed,  ordinary,  and 
common  uses  ;  and  dedicating  it  to  thy  service,  for  reading  thy  holy 
Word,  for  celebrating  thy  holy  Sacraments,  for  offering  to  thy  glorious 
Majesty  the  sacrifices  of  prayer  and  thanksgiving,  for  blessing  thy 
people  in  thy  Name,  and  for  the  performance  of  all  other  holy  offices  : 
accept,  O  Lord,  this  service  at  our  hands,  and  bless  it  with  such  suc- 
cess as  may  tend  most  to  thy  glory,  and  the  furtherance  of  our  happi- 
ness both  temporal  and  spiritual ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  blessed 
Lord  and  Saviour.    A  men. 

%  After  this  the  Bishop  shall  stand  up,  and  turning  7ns  face  towards  the 

Congregation,  shall  say, 

REGARD,  O  Lord,  the  supplications  of  thy  servants,  and  grant  that 
whosoever  shall  be  dedicated  to  thee  in  this  house  by  Baptism, 
may  be  sanctified  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  delivered  from  thy  wrath  and 
eternal  death,  and  received  as  a  living  member  of  Christ's  Church,  and 
may  ever  remain  in  the  number  of  thy  faithful  children.    Amen. 

Grant,  O  Lord,  that  they  who  at  this  place  shall  in  their  own  per- 
sons renew  the  promises  and  vows  which  they  made,  or  which  were 
made  for  them  by  their  sureties  at  their  Baptism,  and  thereupon  shall 
be  Confirmed  by  the  Bishop,  may  receive  such  a  measure  of  thy  Holy 
Spirit,  that  they  may  be  enabled  faithfully  to  fulfil  the  same,  and  grow 
in  grace  unto  their  lives'  end.    Amen. 

Grant,  O  Lord,  that  whosoever  shall  receive  in  this  place  the  blessed 
Sacrament  of  the  Body  and  Blood  of  Christ,  may  come  to  that  holy 
ordinance  with  faith,  charity,  and  true  repentance  ;  and  being  filled 
with  thy  grace  and  heavenly  benediction,  may,  to  their  great  and 
endless  comfort,  obtain  remission  of  their  sins,  and  all  other  benefits 
of  his  passion.    Amen. 

Grant,  O  Lord,  that  by  thy  holy  Word  which  shall  be  read  and 
preached  in  this  place,  and  by  thy  Holy  Spirit  grafting  it  inwardly  in 
the  heart,  the  hearers  thereof  may  both  perceive  and  know  what  things 
they  ought  to  do,  and  may  have  power  and  strength  to  fulfil  the  same. 
Amen. 

Grant,  O  Lord,  that  whosoever  shall  be  joined  together  in  this  place 
in  the  holy  estate  of  Matrimony,  may  faithfully  perform  and  keep  the 
vow  and  covenant  between  them  made,  and  may  remain  in  perfect 
love  together  unto  their  lives'  end.    Amen. 

Grant,  we  beseech  thee,  blessed  Lord,  that  whosoever  shall  draw 
near  to  thee  in  this  place,  to  give  thee  thanks  for  the  benefits  which 
they  have  received  at  thy  hands,  to  set  forth  thy  most  worthy  praise, 
to  confess  their  sins  unto  thee,  and  to  ask  such  things  as  are  requisite 
and  necessary,  as  well  for  the  body  as  for  the  soul,  may  do  it  with  such 
steadiness  of  faith,  and  with  such  seriousness,  affection,  and  devotion 
of  mind,  that  thou  mayest  accept  their  bounden  duty  and  service,  and 
vouchsafe  to  give  whatever  in  thy  infinite  wisdom  thou  shalt  see 
to  be  most  expedient  for  them  :  All  which  we  beg  for  Jesus  Christ's 
sake,  our  most  blessed  Lord  and  Saviour.    Amen. 

%  Then,  the  Bishop  sitting  in  his  chair,  the  Sentence  of  Consecration  is  to 
be  read  by  some  person  appointed  by  him,  and  then  laid  by  him  upon  the 
Communion  Table;  after  which,  the  Bishop  shall  say, 


* 


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CONSECRATION  OF  A  CHTRCH  OR  CHAPEL. 


BLESSED  be  thy  Name,  O  Lord,  that  it  hath  pleased  thee  to  put  it 
into  the  hearts  of  thy  servants  to  appropriate  and  devote  this  house 
to  thy  honour  and  worship  ;  and  grant  that  all  who  shall  enjoy  the 
benefit  of  this  pious  work,  may  show  forth  their  thankfulness,  by 
making  a  right  use  of  it,  to  the  glory  of  thy  blessed  Nanie  ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

5  After  this,  the  Minister  appointed  is  to  read  the  service  for  the.  day. 

PROPER  PSALMS. 
Psalm  lxxxiv.     Psalm  cxxii.    Psalm  cxxxii. 

PROPER  LESSONS. 
FrRST.  1  Kings,  chap.  viii.  verse  22  to  verse  63* 
Second.  Htb.  chap.  x.  verse  19  to  verse  26. 

\   Morning  Prayer  being  ended,  there   shall  be   sung  from   the  Pool-  of 
Psalms,  in  Metre,  Psalm  xxvi.  vent*  6,  ",  8,  with  the  Gloria  Patri. 

%  The  Bishop  shall  then  proceed  to  the  Communion  Sen-ice.     The  following 
shall  be  the  Collect,  Epistle,  and  Gospel,  for  the  occasion. 

The  Collect. 

OHOST  glorious  Lord,  we  acknowledge  that  we  are  not  worthy  to 
offer  unto  thee  any  thing  belonging  unto  us:  yet  we  beseech  thee, 
in  thy  great  goodness,  graciously  to  accept  the  Dedication  of  this  place 
to  thy  service,  and  to  prosper  this  our  undertaking:  receive  the  prayers 
and  intercessions  of  all  those  thy  servants  who  shall  call  upon  thee  in 
this  house  ;  and  give  them  grace  to  prepare  their  hearts  to  serve  thee 
with  reverence  and  godly  fear  ;  affect  them  with  an  awful  apprehen- 
sion of  thy  Divine  Majesty,  and  a  deep  sense  of  their  own  un  worthiness: 
that  so  approaching  thy  sanctuary  with  lowliness  and  devotion,  and 
coming  before  thee  with  clean  thoughts  and  pure  hearts,  with  bodies 
undefiled,  and  minds  sanctified,  they  may  always  perform  a  service 
acceptable  to  thee  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.  2  Cor.  vi.  verse  14  to  verse  1". 
"DE  ye  not  unequally  yoked  together  with  unbelievers  :  for  what  fel- 
A-*  lowship  hath  righteousness  with  unrighteousness  ?  and  what  com- 
munion hath  light  with  darkness  '?  and  what  concord  hath  Christ  with 
Belial  '?  or  what  part  hath  he  that  believeth  with  an  infidel  ?  and  what 
agreement  hath  the  temple  of  God  with  idols  ?  For  ye  are  the  temple 
of  the  living  God  :  as  God  hath  said,  I  will  dwell  in  them,  and  walk 
in  them  ;  and  I  will  be  their  God,  and  they  shall  be  my  people. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  ii.  verse  13. 
AND  the  Jews'  Passover  wns  at  hand,  and  Jesus  went  up  to  Jeru- 
•^A  salem.  and  found  in  the  temple  those  that  sold  oxen  and  sheep  and 
doves,  and  the  changers  of  money  sitting  :  and  when  he  had  made  & 
scourge  of  small  cords,  he  drove  them  ail  out  of  the  temple,  and  the 
sheep,  and  the  oxen  :  and  poured  out  the  changers'  money,  and  over- 
threw the  tables  :  and  said  unto  them  that  sold  doves, "  Take  these 
things  hence  ;  make  not  my  Father's  house  an  house  of  merchandise. 
And  his  disciples  remembered  that  it  was  written,  The  zeal  of  thine 
house  hath  eaten  me  up. 

^  Then  shall  be  said  or  svng  the  Hundredth  Psalm. 
^  Here  shall  follow  the  Sermon. 

^  The  Sermon  being  ended,  the  Bishop  shall  proceed  in  the  Service  for  the 

Commitnion,  if  it  is  to  be  administered  at  that  time. 
%  After  the  Communion,  or.  if  it  is  not  administered  at  that  time,  after  the 

Sennon,  and  immediately  before  the  final  Blessing,  the  Bishop  shall  say 

the  following  Prayer, 


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OFFICE  OF  INSTITUTION. 


BLESSED  be  thy  Name,  O  Lord  God,  for  that  it  hath  pleased  thee  to 
have  thy  habitation  among  the  sons  of  men.  and  to  dwell  in  the 
midst  of  the  assembly  of  the  saints  upon  the  earth  ;  bless,  we  beseech 
thee,  the  religious  performance  of  this  day,  and  grant  that  in  this  place 
now  set  apart  to  thy  service,  thy  holy  Name  may  be  worshipped  in 
truth  and  purity  through  all  generations  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     A  men. 

THE  peace  of  God.  which  passeth  all  understanding,  keep  your  hearts 
and  minds  in  the  knowledge  and  love  of  God,  and  of  his  Son  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord  :  And  the  Blessing  of  God  Almighty,  the  Father,  the 
Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  amongst  you,  and  remain  with  you 
always.     Amen. 


AN  OFFICE  OF 


INSTITUTION  OF  MINISTERS 


INTO  PARISHES  OR  CHURCHES. 


PRESCRIBED  BY  THE  PROTESTANT  EPISCOPAL  CHURCH  IW  THE  UNITED 
STATES  OF  AMERICA  ;  ESTABLISHED  IX  GENERAL  CONVENTION'  OF 
THE  BISHOPS,  THE  CLERGY,  AND  LAITV,  1804  ;  AND  SET  FORTH 
WITH  ALTERATIONS,  IN  GENERAL  CONVENTION,   1808. 

%  The  BUhop  having  received  due  Notice  of  the  Election  of  a  Minister  into 
a  Parish  or  Church,  as  prescribed  by  the  Canon,  concerning  "  the  Election 
and  Institution  of  Ministers,"  and  being  satisfied  that  the  "person  chosen 
is  a  qualified  Minister  of  this  Church,"  may  transmit  the  following  Letter 
of  Institution,  for  the  proposed  Rector,  or  Assistant.  Minister,  to  one  of 
his  Presbyters,  whom,  he  may  appoint  as  the  Institutor. 

%  In  any  Diocese,  the  concluding  Paragraph  in  the  Letter  of  Institution 
may  be  omitted,  where  it  interferes  with  the  Usages,  Laws,  or  Charters 
of  the  Church  in  the  same. 

To  our  well-beloved  in  Christ,  A.  B.,  Presbyter,  Greeting. 

TT7"E  do  by  these  Presents  give  and  grant  unto  you,  s'aill 

'*     in  whose  Learning,  Diligence,  sound  Doctrine,  x^  um' 

and  Prudence,  we  do  fully  confide,  our  Licence  and  Authority  to  per- 
form the  Office  of  a  Priest,  in  the  Parish  [or  Church]  of  E.  And  also 
hereby  do  institute  you  into  said  Parish,  [or  Church.] 
possessed  of  full  power  to  perform  every  Act  of 
sacerdotal  Function  among  the  People  of  the  same  ;  you  continuing  in 
communion  with  us,  and  complying  with  the  rubrics  and  canons  of  the 
Church,  and  with  such  lawful  directions  as  you  shall  at  any  time 
receive  from  us. 

And  as  a  canonically  instituted  Priest  into  the  Office  of  Rector  [or 

Assistant   Minister,  as   tJie   case   may   6e]  of Parish,  [or 

Church,]  you  are  faithfully  to  feed  that  portion  of  the  flock  of  Christ 
■which  is  now  intrusted  to  you  ;  not  as  a  man-pleaser,  but  as  con- 
tinually bearing  in  mind  that  you  are  accountable  to  us  here,  and  to 
the  Chief  Bishop  and  Sovereign  Judge  of  all  hereafter. 

And  as  the  Lord  hath  ordained  that  they  who  serve  at  the  altar 
should  live  of  the  things  belonging  to  the  altar  ;  so  we  authorize  you 
to  claim  and  enjoy  all  the  accustomed  temporalities  appertaining  to 
your  cure,  until  some  urgent  reason  or  reasons  occasion  a  wish  in  you, 
or  in  the  congregation  committed  to  your  charge,  to  bring  about  a 
Reparation,  and  dissolution  of  all  sacerdotal  relation,  between  you  and 
them  :  of  all  which  you  will  give  us  due  notice  :  and  in  case  of  any 


Signed. 


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OFFICE  OF  INSTITUTION. 


difference  between  you  and  your  congregation,  as  to  a  separation  and 
dissolution  of  all  sacerdotal  connection  between  you  and   them,  we, 
your  Bishop,  with  the  advice  of  our  Presbyters,  are  to  be  the  ultimate 
arbiter  and  judge. 
In  witness  whereof,  we  have  hereunto  affixed  our  episcopal  seal  and 

signature,  at ,  this day  of ,  A.  1). and  in  the 

year  of  our  consecration. 


W 


^  In  the  case  of  a  Minister  to  be  instituted  in  a  State  or  Diocese  in  which 
there  is  no  Bishop,  the  Clerical  Members  of  the  Standing  Committee  shall 
send  the  following  Letter  0/  Institution,  for  the  proposed  Minister^  to  the 
Presbyter  whom  they  may  appoint  as  Institutor. 

To  our  well-beloved  in  Christ,  A.  B.,  Presbyter,  Greeting. 

E  do  by  these  Presents  authorize  and  empower  S'aiilum 

you  to  exercise  the  Office  of  a  Priest  in  the  %s 

Parish  [or  Church]  of  E.  And  by  virtue  of  the  power  vested  in  us,  do 
institute  you  into  said  Parish,  [or  Church,]  possessed  of  full  power  to 
perform  every  Act  of  sacerdotal  Function  among  the  People  of  the 
same  ;  you  complying  with  the  rubrics  and  canons  of  the  Church. 

And  as  a  canonically  instituted  Priest  into  the  Office  of  Rector  [or 

Assistant  Minister,   as  the  case  may  fee]  of Parish,   [or 

Church,]  you  are  to  feed  that  portion  of  the  flock  of  Christ  which  is 
now  intrusted  to  you  ;  not  as  a  man-pleaser,  but  a3  continually  bearing 
in  mind  that  you  are  accountable  to  the  Ecclesiastical  Authority  of  the 
Church  here,  "and  to  the  Chief  Bishop  and  Sovereign  Judge  of  all  here- 
after. 

And  as  the  Lord  hath  ordained  that  they  who  serve  at  the  altar 
should  live  of  the  things  belonging  to  the  altar  ;  so  you  have  our 
authority  to  claim  and  enjoy  all  the  accustomed  temporalities  apper- 
taining to  your  cure,  until  6ome  urgent  reason  or  reasons  occasion  a 
wish  in  you,  or  in  the  congregation  committed  to  your  charge,  to  brinjj 
about  a  separation,  and  dissolution  of  all  sacerdotal  connection,  be- 
tween you  and  them  :  of  all  which  you  will  give  us  due  notice  :  and 
in  case  of  any  difference  between  you  and  your  congregation,  as  to  a 
separation,  and  dissolution  of  all  sacerdotal  connection  between  you 
and  them,  the  Ecclesiastical  Authority  of  the  Church  in  this  Diocese 
(taking  the  advice  and  aid  of  a  Bishop)  shall  be  the  ultimate  arbiter 
and  judge. 

In  witness  whereof,  we  have  hereunto  set  our  hands  and  seals,  this 
day  of ,  in  the  year . 


^  The  day  being  appointed  for  the  new  Incumbent's  Institution,  at  the 
usual  hour  of  Morning  Prayer,  the  Institutor,  attended  by  the  new 
Incumbent,  and  one  or  more  Presbyters  appointed  by  the  Bishop  {or, 
where  there  is  no  Bishop,  by  the  Clerical  Members  of  the  Standing  Com- 
mittee) for  that  purpose,  shall  enter  the  Church.  Then,  all  the  Clergy 
present  standing  without  the  rails  of  the  Altar,  except  the  officiating 
Priest,  who  shall  go  into  the  Desk ;  the  Wardens  {or,  in  case  of  their 
necessary  absence,  tv:o  members  of  the  Vestry)  standing  on  the  right  and 
Uft  of  the  Altar,  without  the  rails  ;  the  Senior  Warden  {or  the  member 
of  the  Vestry  supplying  his  place)  holding  the  keys  of  the  Church  in  his 
hand,  in  open  view,  the  officiating  Priest  shall  read  Morning  Prayer. 

PROPER  PSALMS. 
Psalm  cxxiL    Psalm  cxxxii.    Psalm  cxxxiiL 

PROPER  LESSOR. 
First.     Ezek.  chap,  xxxiii.    verse  1  to  verse  10. 
Second.     St.  John  chap.  x.  verse  1  to  verse  19. 


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OFFICE  OF  INSTITUTION. 


^  Morning  Prayer  ended,  the  Priest  who  nets  as  the  Institutor,  standing 
within  the  rails  of  the  Altar,  shall  say, 

DEARLY  beloved  in  the  Lord,  we  have  assembled  for  the  purpose  of 
instituting  the  Rev.  A.  B.  into  this  Parish,  [or  Church,]  as  Priest 
and  Rector  [or  Assistant  Minister]  of  the  same  ;  and  we  are  possessed 
of  your  Vote  that  he  has  been  so  elected  ;  as  also  of  the  prescribed 
Letter  of  Institution.  But  if  any  of  you  can  show  just  cause  why  he 
may  not  be  instituted,  we  proceed  no  further,  because  we  would  not 
that  an  unworthy  person  should  minister  among  you. 

%  Ij  any  objection  be  offered,  the  Priest  who  acts  as  the  Institutor  shall 
judge  whether  it  afford  just  cause  to  suspend  the  Service. 

if  Xo  objection  being  offered,  or  the  Priest  who  acts  as  the  Institutor  choos- 
ing to  go  on  with  the  Service,  he  shall  next  read  the  Letter  of  Institution. 

IT  And  then  shall  the  Senior  Warden  (or  the  Member  of  the  Vestry  supply- 
ing his  place)  present  the  keys  of  the  Church  to  the  new  Incumbent,  saying, 

TN  the  name  and  behalf  of Parish  [or  Church]  I  do  receive  and 

-*-  acknowledge  you,  the  Rev.  A.  B.,  as  Priest  and  Rector  [or  Assistant 
Minister]  of  the  same  ;  and  in  token  thereof,  give  into  your  hands  the 
keys  of  this  Church. 

^  Then  the  new  Incumbent  shall  say, 

A.  B.,  receive  these  keys  of  the  House  of  God  at  your  hands,  as  the 
-■-?  pledges  of  my  Institution,  and  of  your  parochial  recognition,  and 
promise  to  be  a  faithful  Shepherd  over  you,  In  the  Name  of  the  Father, 
ajid  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

%  Here  the  Instituting  Minister  shall  begin  the  Office. 
Minister.    The  Lord  be  with  you. 
Answer.    And  with  thy  spirit. 

Let  us  pray. 

DIRECT  us,  O  Lord,  in  all  our  doings,  with  thy  most  gracious  favour, 
and  further  us  with  thy  continual  help,  "that  in  all  our  works 
begun,  continued,  and  ended  in  thee,  we  may  glorify  thy  holy  Name, 
and  finally  by  thy  mercy  obtain  everlasting  life  ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord,  who  hath  taught  us  to  pray  unto  thee,  O  Almighty  Father, 
in  his  prevailing  Name  and  words, 

/~\UR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy  Name.  Thy 
^-s  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  As  it  is  in  heaven. 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses.  As 
we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us.  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation  ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil  :  For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and 
the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever.    Amen. 

^  Then  shall  the  Priest  who  acts  as  the  Institutor  receive  the  Incumbent 
within  the  rails  of  the  Altar,  and  present  him  the  Bible,  Book  of  Common 
Prayer,  and  Books  of  Canons  of  the  General  and  State  Convention,  say- 
ing as  follows. 

T>  ECEIVE  these  Books  :  and  let  them  be  the  rule  of  thy  conduct  in 
-*-  *<  dispensing  the  divine  Word,  in  leading  the  Devotions  of  the  people, 
and  in  exercising  the  Discipline  of  the  Church  ;  and  be  thou  in  all 
things  a  pattern  to  the  flock  committed  to  thy  care. 

%  Then  shall  be  said  or  sung  the  following  Anthem. 
Laudate  Nomen. 
PRAISE  the  Lord,  laud  ye  the  Name  of  the  LORD  ;  praise  it,  O  ye 
servants  of  the  LORD.     Psalm  exxxv.  verse  1. 

2  Ye  that  stand  in  the  house  of  the  Lop.d,  in  the  courts  of  the  house 
of  our  God.     Verse  2. 

3  O  praise  the  Lord,  for  the  Lord  is  gracious  ;  O  sing  praises  unto 
his  Name,  for  it  is  lovely.     Verse  3. 


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OFFICE  OF  INSTITUTION. 


4  The  Lord  is  gracious  and  merciful  ;  long-suffering-,  and  of  great 
goodness.     Psalm  cxlv.  verse  8. 

5  The  Lord  is  loving  unto  every  man  ;  and  his  mercy  is  over  all  his 
•works.     Versed. 

6  All  thy  works  praise  thee,  O  LORD  ;  and  thy  saints  give  thanks 
Tinto  thee.     Verse  10. 

7  The  LORD  doth  build  up  Jerusalem,  and  gather  together  the  out- 
casts of  Israel.     Psalm  cxlvii.  verse  2. 

8  He  healeth  those  that  are  broken'in  heart,  and  giveth  medicine  to 
heal  their  sickness.     Verse  3. 

9  The  Lord's  delight  is  in  them  that  fear  him,  and  put  their  trust  in 
his  mercy.     Verse  11. 

10  Praise  the  Lord,  O  Jerusalem  ;  praise  thy  God,  O  Sion.   Verse  12. 

1 1  For  he  hath  made  fast  the  bars  of  thy  gates,  and  hath  blessed  thy 
children -within  thee.     Vetse  13. 

12  He  maketh  peace  in  thy  borders,  and  filleth  thee  with  the  flour  of 
wheat.     Verse  14. 

13  He  is  our  God,  even  the  God  of  whom  cometh  salvation  :  God  is 
the  Lord,  by  whom  we  escape  death.    Psalm  lxviii.  verse  20. 

14  O  God,  wonderful  art  thou  in  thy  holy  places  :  even  the  God  of 
Israel,  he  will  give  strength  and  power  unto  his  people.  Blessed  be 
God.     Verse  35. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy  Ghost  : 
As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world  with- 
out end. 

Minister.    The  Law  was  given  by  Moses  ; 

People.    But  Grace  and  Truth  came  by  Jesus  Christ  • 

Minister  and  People.  Who  is  God  overall,  blessed  for  evermore.  Amen. 

Let  us  pray. 

MOST  gracious  God,  the  Giver  of  all  good  and  perfect  gifts,  who  of 
thy  wise  providence  hast  appointed  divers  Orders  in  thy  Church ; 
Give  thy  grace,  we  beseech  thee,  to  thy  servant,  to  whom  the  charjre 
of  this  Congregation  is  now  committed  ;  and  so  replenish  him  with  the 
truth  of  thy  doctrine,  and  endue  him  with  innocency  of  life,  that  he 
may  faithfully  serve  before  thee,  to  the  glory  of  thy  great  Name,  and 
the  benefit  of  thy  holy  Churck  ;  through  Jesus  Christ,  our  only  Mediator 
and  Redeemer.    Amen. 

OHOLY  Jesus,  who  hast  purchased  to  thyself  an  universal  Church, 
and  hast  promised  to  be  with  the  Ministers  of  Apostolic  Succession 
to  the  end  of  the  world  ;  Be  graciously  pleased  to  bless  the  ministry 
and  service  of  him  who  is  now  appointed  to  offer  the  sacrifices  of  prayer 
and  praise  to  thee  in  this  house,  which  is  called  by  thy  Name.  May 
the  words  of  his  mouth,  and  the  meditation  of  his  heart,  be  always  ac- 
ceptable in  thy  sight,  O  Lord,  our  strength  and  our  Redeemer.   Amen. 

OGOD,  Holy  Ghost,  Sanctifier  of  the  Faithful,  visit,  we  pray  thee, 
this  Congregation  with  thy  love  and  favour  :  enlighten  their 
minds  more  and  more  with  the  light  of  the  everlasting  Gospel  ;  graft 
in  their  hearts  a  love  of  the  truth  ;  increase  in  them  true  religion  ; 
nourish  them  with  all  goodness  ;  and  of  thy  great  mercy  keep  them 
in  the  same,  O  blessed  Spirit,  whom,  with  the  Father  and  the  Son 
together,  we  worship,  and  glorify  as  one  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

Benediction. 

THE  God  of  peace,  who  brought  again  from  the  dead  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  the  great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep,  through  the  blood  of  the 
everlasting  covenant  :  Make  you  perfect  in  every  good  work  to  do  his 
will,  working  in  you  that  which  is  well  pleasing  in  his  sight  ;  through 
Jesus  Christ,  to  whom  be  glory  for  ever  and  ever.    Amen. 


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OFFICE  OF  INSTITUTION. 


•f    Then  shall  the  instituted  Minister  kneel  at  the  Altar,  to  present  his 
supplication  for  himself,  in  this  form. 

OLORD  my  God  !  I  am  not  worthy  that  thou  shouldest  come  under 
my  roof  ;  yet  thou  hast  honoured  thy  servant  with  appointing  him 
to  stand  in  thy  House,  and  to  serve  at  thy  holy  Altar.  To  thee  and  to 
thy  service  I  devote  myself,  soul,  body,  and  spirit, — with  all  their 
powers  and  faculties.  Fill  my  memory  with  the  words  of  thy  Law  ; 
enlighten  my  understanding  with  the  illumination  of  the  Holy  Ghost ; 
and  may  all  the  wishes  and  desires  of  my  will  centre  in  what  thou  hast 
commanded.  And,  to  make  me  instrumental  in  promoting  the  salva- 
tion of  the  people  now  committed  to  my  charge,  grant  that  I  may 
faithfully  administer  thy  holy  Sacraments,  and  by  my  life  and  doctrine 
set  forth  thy  true  and  lively  Word.  Be  ever  with  me  in  the  perform- 
ance of  all  the  duties  of  my  ministry  ;  in  prayer,  to  quicken  my  devo- 
tion; in  praises,  to  heighten  my  love  and  gratitude;  and  in  preaching, 
to  give  a  readiness  of  thought  and  expression  suitable  to  the  clearness 
and  excellency  of  thy  holy  Word.  Grant  this  for  the  sake  of  Jesus 
Christ  thy  Son  our  Saviour. 

^  The  Instituted  Minister,  standing  up,  shall  say, 
The  Lord  be  with  you. . 
Answer.     And  with  thy  spirit. 

Let  us  pray. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  built  thy  Church  upon  the  foundation 
of  the  Apostles  and  Prophets,  Jesus  Christ  himself  being  the  chief 
Corner-stone  ;  Grant  that,  by  the  operation  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  all 
Christians  may  be  so  joined  together  in  unity  of  spirit,  and"  in  the  bond 
of  peace,  that  they  may  be  an  holy  temple  acceptable  unto  thee.  And 
especially  to  this  Congregation  present,  give  the  abunaance  of  thy 
grace  ;  that  with  one  heart  they  may  desire  the  prosperity  of  thy  holy 
Apostolic  Church,  and  with  one  mouth  may  profess  the  faith  once 
delivered  to  the  Saints.  Defend  them  from  the  sins  of  heresy  and 
schism  :  let  not  the  foot  of  pride  come  nigh  to  hurt  them,  nor  the  hand 
of  the  ungodly  to  cast  them  down.  And  grant  that  the  course  of  this 
world  may  be  so  peaceably  ordered  by  thy  governance,  that  thy  Church 
may  joyfully  serve  thee  in  all  godly  quietness  ;  that  so  they  may  walk 
in  the  ways  of  truth  and  peace,  and  at  last  be  numbered  with  thy 
Saints  iu  glory  everlasting  ;  through  thy  merits,  O  blessed  Jesus,  thou 
gracious  Bishop  and  Shepherd  of  our  souls,  who  art  with  the  Father 
and  the  Holy  Ghost  one  God,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

1  Then  shall  follow  the  Sermon;  and  after  that  the  Instituted  Minister 
shall  proceed  to  the  Communion  Service,  and  to  administer  the  holy 
Eucharitt  to  his  Congregation  ;  and  after  the  Benediction,  (.which  he 
shall  always  pronounce,^  the  Wardens,  Vestry,  and  others,  shall  salute 
and  welcome  him,  bidding  him  God  speed. 

^T  When  the  Bishop  of  the  Diocese  is  present  at  the  Institution  of  a  Minister, 
he  shall  make  to  him  the  address  prescribed  in  this  Office  in  the  form  of  a 
letter  ;  and  may  perform  such  other  duties  herein  assigned  the  Instituting 
Minister  as  he  may  choose. 


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SELECTIONS 


FROM  THE 


PSALMS    OF   DAVID 


IN  METRE ; 


WITH 


HYMNS 


STITED  TO  THE 


FEASTS  AND  FASTS  OF  THE  CHURCH, 


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"  T>T  the  Bishops,  the  Clergy,  and  the  Laity  of  the  Protestant  Episcopal 
Church  in  the  United  States  of  America,  in  Convention,  this 
twenty-ninth  day  of  October,  in  the  year  of  our  Lord  one  thousand  eight 
hundred  and  thirty-two ;  this  book  of  Psalms  in  Metre,  selected  from  the 
Psalms  of  David,  with  Hymns,  is  set  forth,  and  allowed  to  be  sung  in  all 
congregations  of  the  said  Church,  before  and  after  Morning  and  Evening 
Prayer,  and  also  before  and  after  Sermons,  at  the  discretion  of  the  Minister" 

"  And  it  shall  be  the  duty  of  every  Minister  of  any  Church,  either  by 
standing  directions,  or  from  time  to  time,  to  appoint  the  portions  of  Psalms 
which  are  to  be  sung." 

u  And  further,  it  shall  be  the  duty  of  every  Minister,  with  such  assist- 
ance as  he  can  obtain  from  persons  skilled  in  music,  to  give  order  concern- 
ing the  tunes  to  be  sung  at  any  time  in  his  Church  ;  and  especially,  it  shall 
be  his  duty  to  suppress  all  light  and  unseemly  music,  and  all  indecency  and 
irreverence  in  the  performance,  by  which  vain  and  ungodly  persons  profane 
the  service  of  the  Sanctuary.'* 


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SELECTIONS 

FROM  THE  FSALMS  OF  DAVID  IN  METRE. 


SELECTION  I.    CM. 
From  the  i.  Psalm  of  Darid. 

HOW  blest  is  he,  who  ne'er  consents 
By  ill  advice  to  walk, 
Nor  stands  in  sinners'  ways,  nor  sits 
"Where  men  profanely  talk  ; 

2  But  makes  the  perfect  law  of  God 

His  business  and  delight  ; 
Devoutly  reads  therein  by  day, 
And  meditates  by  night. 

3  Like  some  fair  tree,  which,  fed  by  streams, 

With  timely  fruit  does  bend, 
He  still  shall  nourish,  and  success 
All  his  designs  attend. 

4  Ungodly  men,  and  their  attempts, 

No  lasting  root  shall  find  ; 
Untimely  blasted,  and  dispersed 
Like  chaff  before  the  wind. 

5  Their  guilt  shall  strike  the  wicked  dumb 

Before  their  Judge's  face  : 
No  formal  hypocrite  shall  then 
Among  the  saints  have  place. 

6  For  God  approves  the  just  man's  ways  ; 

To  happiness  they  tend  : 
But  sinners,  and  the  paths  they  tread, 
Shall  both  in  ruin  end. 

SELECTION  2.    C  M. 

From  the  ii.  Psalm  of  David. 

THUS  God  declares  his  sovereign  will : 
"The  King  that  I  ordain, 
Whose  throne  is  fix'd  on  Zion's  hill, 
Shall  there  securely  reign." 

2  Attend,  O  earth,  whilst  I  declare 

God's  uncontroll'd  decree  : 
"  Thou  art  my  Son,  this  day,  my  heir 
Have  1  begotten  thee. 

3  "Ask,  and  receive  thy  full  demands  ; 

Thine  shall  the  heathen  be  ; 

The  utmost  limits  of  the  lands 

Shall  be  possess 'd  by  thee." 

4  Learn  then,  ye  princes  ;  and  give  ear, 

Ye  judges  of  the  earth  ; 
Worship  the  Lord  with  holy  fear  ; 
Rejoice  with  awful  mirth. 

b  Appease  the  Son  with  due  respect, 
Your  timely  homage  pay  : 
Lest  he  revenge  the  bold  neglect, 
Incensed  by  your  delay. 


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6  If  but  in  part  big  anger  rise, 
Who  can  endure  the  flame  ! 
Then  blest  are  they,  whose  hope  relies 
On  his  most  holy  Name. 

SELECTION  3.    C.  M. 

From  the  iii.  Psalm  of  David. 

THOU,  gracious  God,  art  my  defence  ; 
On  thee  my  hopes  rely  : 
Thou  art  my  glory,  and"  shalt  yet 
Lift  up  my  head  on  high. 

2  Since  whensoe'er,  in  my  distress, 

To  God  I  made  my  prayer. 
He  heard  me  from  his  holy  hill  ; 
Why  should  I  now  despair  ? 

3  Guarded  by  him  I  lay  me  down 

My  sweet  repose  to  take  ; 
For  I  through  him  securely  sleep, 
Through  him  in  safety  wake. 

4  Salvation  to  the  Lord  belongs  ; 

He  only  can  defend  : 
His  blessing  he  extends  to  all 
That  on  his  power  depend. 

SELECTION  4.    CM. 

From  the  iv.  Psalm  of  David. 

CONSIDER  that  the  righteous  man 
Is  God's  peculiar  choice  : 
And  when  to  him  I  make  my  prayer, 
He  always  hears  my  voice. 

2  Then  stand  in  awe  of  his  commands, 

Flee  every  thing  that's  ill  ; 
Commune  in  private  with  your  hearts, 
And  bend  them  to  his  will. 

3  The  sacrifice  of  righteousness 

Present  to  God  on  high  ; 
And  let  your  hope,  securely  fix'd, 
On  him  alone  rely. 

4  While  worldly  minds  impatient  grow 

More  prosperous  times  to  see, 
Still  let  the  glories  of  thy  face 
Shine  brightly,  Lord,  on  me. 

5  So  shall  my  heart  o'erflow  with  joy, 

More  lasting  and  more  true 
Than  theirs,  who  stores  of  corn  and  wine 
Successively  renew. 

6  Then  down  in  peace  I'll  lay  my  head, 

And  take  my  needful  rect ; 
No  other  guard,  O  Lord.  I  crave, 
Of  thy  defence  possess'd. 

SELECTION  5.    CM. 

From  the  v.  Psalra  of  David. 

REGARD  my  words,  O  gracious  Lord, 
Accept  my  secret  prayer  ; 
To  thee  alone,  my  King,  my  God, 
Will  I  for  help  repair. 


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2  Thou  in  the  morn  my  voice  shalt  hear, 

And,  with  the  dawning  day, 
To  thee  devoutly  I'll  look  up, 
To  thee  devoutly  pray. 

3  Lord,  I  within  thy  house  will  come, 

In  thy  abundant  grace  ; 
And  I  will  worship  in  thy  fear, 
Tow'rd  thy  most  holy  place. 

4  Let  those,  O  Lord,  who  trust  in  thee, 

With  shouts  their  joy  proclaim  ; 
Let  them  rejoice  whom  thou  preserv'st, 
And  all  that  love  thy  Name. 

5  To  righteous  men,  the  righteous  Lord 

His  blessing  will  extend  ; 
And  with  his  favour  all  his  saints, 
As  with  a  shield,  detend. 


SELECTION  6.    S.  M". 
Prom  the  vi.  Psalm  of  David. 

FT  mercy,  not  in  wrath, 
Rebuke  me,  gracious  God  ! 
Lest,  if  thy  whole  displeasure  rise, 
I  sink  beneath  thy  rod. 

2  Touch'd  by  thy  quickening  power, 

My  load  of  guilt  I  feel  ; 
The  wounds  thy  Spirit  hath  unclosed, 
O  let  that  Spirit  heal. 

3  In  trouble  and  in  gloom, 

Must  I  for  ever  mourn  ? 
And  wilt  thou  not,  at  length,  O  God, 
'  In  pitying  love  return  ? 

•4  O  come,  ere  life  expire, 

Send  down  thy  power  to  save  ; 
For  who  shall  sing  thy  Name  in  death, 
Or  praise  thee  in  the  grave  ? 

5  Why  should  I  doubt  thy  grace. 
Or  yield  to  dread  despair  ? 
Thou  wilt  fulfil  thy  promised  word, 
And  grant  me  all  my  prayer. 

SELECTION  7.    C.  M. 

From  the  viii.   Psalm  of  David. 

OTHOU,  to  whom  all  creatures  bow 
Within  this  earthly  frame, 
Through  all  the  world  how  great  art  thou  ! 
How  glorious  is  thy  Name  ! 

2  In  heaven  thy  wond'rous  acts  are  sung, 

Nor  fully  reckon 'd  there  ; 
And  yet  thou  mak'st  the  infant  tongue 
Thy  boundless  praise  declare. 

3  When  heaven,  thy  beauteous  work  on  high, 

Employs  my  wondering  sight  ; 
The  moon,  that  nightly  rules  the  sky, 
With  stars  of  feebler  light  ; 

4  O,  what  is  man,  that,  Lord,  thou  lov'st 

To  keep  him  in  thy  mind  ? 


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SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 


Or  what  his  offspring,  that  thou  prov'st 
To  them  90  wondrous  kind  ? 

5  Him  next  in  power  thou  didst  create 

To  thy  celestial  train  ; 
Ordain'd  with  dignity  and  state 
O'er  all  thy  works  to  reign. 

6  They  jointly  own  his  powerful  sway  ; 

The  beasts  that  prey  or  graze  ; 
The  bird  that  wings  its  airy  way  ; 
The  fish  that  cuts  the  seas. 

7  O  Thou,  to  whom  all  creatures  bow 

Within  this  earthly  frame, 
Through  all  the  world  how  great  art  thou  I 
How  glorious  is  thy  Name  ! 

SELECTIONS.    CM. 

Prom  the  ix.   Psalm  of  DaTld. 

TO  celebrate  thy  praise,  O  Lord, 
I  will  my  heart  prepare  ; 
To  all  the  listening  -world  thy  works, 
Thy  wondrous  works  declare. 

2  The  thought  of  them  shall  to  my  soul 

Exalted  pleasure  bring  ; 
Whilst  to  thy  name,  O  thou  Most  High, 
Triumphant  praise  I  sing. 

3  The  Lord  for  ever  lives,  who  has 

His  righteous  throne  prepared, 
Impartial  justice  to  dispense, 
To  punish  or  reward. 

4  All  those  who  have  his  goodness  proved, 

Will  in  his  truth  confide  ; 
Whose  mercy  ne'er  forsook  the  man 
That  on  his  help  relied. 

5  Sing  praises  therefore  to  the  Lord, 

From  Sion,  his  abode  ; 
Proclaim  his  deeds,  till  all  the  world 
Confess  no  other  God. 


SELECTION  9.    C.  M. 
Prom  the  3i   Psalm  of  David. 

THE  Lord  a  holy  temple  hath, 
And  righteous  throne,  above  ; 
Whence  he  surveys  the  sons  of  men, 
And  how  their  counsels  move. 

2  If  God  the  righteous,  whom  he  loves, 

For  trial  does  correct. 
What  must  the  sons  of  violence, 
Whom  he  abhors,  expect  ! 

3  Snares,  fire,  and  brimstone,  on  their  heads 

Shall  in  one  tempest  shower  ; 
This  dreadful  mixture  his  revenge 
Into  their  cup  shall  pour. 

4  The  righteous  Lord  will  righteous;  deeds 

With  signal  favour  grace, 
And  to  the  upright  man  disclose 
The  brightness  of  his  face. 


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SELECTION  10.    C.  M. 
Prom  the  xiii.   Psalm  of  David. 

HOW  long  wilt  thou  forget  me,  Lord  ? 
Must  1  for  ever  mourn  ? 
How  long  wilt  thou  withdraw  from  me, 
Oh  !  never  to  return  ? 

2  O  hear,  and  to  my  longing  eyes 

Restore  thy  wonted  light ; 
Dawn  on  my  spirit,  lest  I  sleep 
In  death's  most  gloomy  night. 

3  Since  I  have  always  placed  my  trust 

Beneath  thy  mercy's  wing, 
Thy  saving  health  will  come  ;  and  then- 
My  heart  with  joy  shall  spring. 

4  Then  shall  my  song,  with  praise  inspired. 

To  thee,  my  God,  ascend  ; 

Who  to  thy  servant  in  distress 

Such  bounty  didst  extend. 

SELECTION  11.     L.  M. 

Prom  the  xiv.  Psalm  of  David. 

THE  Lord  look'd  down  from  heaven's  high  tower, 
And  all  the  sons  of  men  did  view, 
To  see  if  any  own'd  his  power, 
If  any  truth  or  justice  knew; 

2  But  all,  he  saw,  were  gone  aside, 

All  were  degenerate  grown,  and  base  ; 
None  took  religion  for  their  guide, 
Not  one  of  all  the  sinful  race. 

3  How  will  they  tremble  then  for  fear, 

When  his  just  wrath  shall  them  o'ertake : 
For  to  the  righteous  God  is  near, 
And  never  will  their  cause  forsake. 

4  Oh,  that  from  Sion  he'd  employ 

His  might,  and  burst  th'  oppressive  band  ! 
Then  shouts  of  universal  joy 

Should  loudly  echo  through  the  land. 

SELECTION  12.    C.  M. 
Prom  the  xv.   Psalm  of  David. 

LORD,  who's  the  happy  man  that  may 
To  thy  blest  courts  repair, 
Not,  stranger-like,  to  visit  them, 
But  to  inhabit  there  ? 

2  'Tis  he  who  walketh  uprightly, 

Whom  righteousness  directs  ; 
Whose  generous  tongue  disdains  to  speak 
The  thing  his  heart  rejects. 

3  Who  never  did  a  slander  forge, 

His  neighbour's  fame  to  wound  j 
Nor  hearken  to  a  false  report 
By  malice  whisper 'd  round. 

4  Who  vice,  in  all  its  pomp  and  power, 

Can  treat  with  just  neglect ; 
And  piety,  though  clothed  in  rags, 
Religiously  respect. 


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SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 


5  Who  to  his  plighted  vows  and  trust 

Has  ever  firmly  stood  ; 
And,  though  he  promise  to  hia  loss, 
He  makes  his  promise  good. 

6  Whose  soul  in  usury  disdains 

His  treasure  to  employ; 
Whom  no  rewards  can  ever  bribe 
The  guiltless  to  destroy. 

7  The  man,  who  by  this  righteous  course 

Has  happiness  insured, 
When  earth's  foundation  shakes,  shall  stand, 
By  Providence  secured. 

SELECTION  13.    C.  M. 

Prom  the  xvi.   Psalm  of  David. 

MY  grateful  soul  shall  bless  the  Lord, 
Whose  precepts  give  me  light  -t 
And  private  counsel  still  afford 
In  sorrow's  dismal  night. 

2  I  strive  each  action  to  approve 

To  his  all- seeing  eye  ; 
No  danger  shall  my  hopes  remove, 
Because  he  still  is  nigh. 

3  Therefore  my  heart  all  grief  defies, 

My  glory  does  rejoice  ; 
My  flesh  shall  re9t,  in  hope  to  rise, 
Waked  by  his  powerful  voice. 

4  Thou,  Lord,  when  I  resign  my  breath, 

My  soul  from  hell  shalt  free ; 
Nor  let  thy  Holy  One  in  death 
The  least  corruption  see. 


5  Thou  shalt  the  paths  of  fife  display, 
Which  to  thy  presence  lead  ; 
Where  pleasures  dwell  without  allay, 
And  joys  that  never  fade. 

SELECTION  14. 

jProm  the  rvlit  Psalm  of  David. 

PART  I.    L.  M. 

NO  change  of  time  shall  ever  shock 
My  firm  affection,  Lord,  to  thee  ; 
For  thou  hast  always  been  my  rock, 
A  fortress  and  defence  to  me  - 

2  Thou  my  deliverer  art,  my  God  ; 
My  trust  is  in  thy  mighty  power  t 

Thou  art  my  shield  from  foes  abroad, 
At  home  my  safeguard  and  my  tower. 

3  To  thee  I  will  address  my  prayer, 
To  whom  all  praise  we  justly  owe  ; 

So  shall  I,  by  thy  watchful  care, 
Be  guarded  safe  from  every  foe. 

PART  II.    I.  M. 

1  THOU  suit'st,  O  Lord,  thy  righteous  ways 
To  various  paths  of  human  kind  ; 
They  who  for  mercy  merit  praise, 
With  thee  shall  wondrous  mercy  find. 

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2  Thou  to  the  just  shalt  justice  6how  ; 

The  pure  thy  purity  6hall  see  : 
Such  as  perversely  choose  to  go, 
Shall  meet  with  due  returns  from  thee. 

3  That  he  the  humble  soul  will  save. 

And  crush  the  haughty's  boasted  might, 
In  me  the  Lord  an  instance  gave, 
Whose  darkness  he  has  turn'd  to  light. 

4  Who  then  deserves  to  be  adored. 

But  God,  on  whom  my  hopes  depend  ? 
Or  who,  except  the  mighty  Lord, 
Can  with  resistless  power  defend  ? 

5  Let  the  eternal  Lord  be  praised, 

The  rock  on  whose  defence  I  rest  f 

To  highest  heavens  his  Name  be  raised, 

Who  me  with  his  salvation  bless'd ! 

6  My  God,  to  celebrate  thy  fame, 

My  grateful  voice  to  heaven  I'll  raise  ; 
And  nations,  strangers  to  thy  Name, 
Shall  learn  to  sing  thy  glorious  praise. 

SELECTION  15. 

Prom  the  six.  Psalm  of  David. 

PART  I.     C.  M. 

THE  heavens  declare  thy  glory,  Lord, 
Which  that  alone  can  fill  ; 
The  firmament  and  stars  express 
Their  great  Creator's  skill. 

2  The  dawn  of  each  returning  day 

Fresh  beams  of  knowledge  brings ; 
And  from  the  dark  returns  of  night 
Divine  instruction  springs. 

3  Their  powerful  language  to  no  realm 

Or  region  is  confined  ; 
'Tis  nature's  voice,  and  understood 
Alike  by  all  mankind. 

4  Their  doctrine  does  its  sacred  sense 

Through  earth's  extent  display  ; 
Its  bright  contents  the  circling  sun 
Does  round  the  world  convey. 

5  From  east  to  west,  from  west  to  east, 

His  ceaseless  course  he  goes  ; 
And,  through  his  progress,  cheerful  light 
And  vital  warmth  bestows. 

PART  II.    C.  M. 

1  God's  perfect  law  converts  the  soul, 

Reclaims  from  false  desires  ; 
With  sacred  wisdom  his  sure  word 
The  ignorant  inspires. 

2  The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  just, 

And  bring  sincere  delight  ; 
His  pure  commands,  in  search  of  truth, 
Assist  the  feeblest  sight. 

3  Hi9  perfect  worship  here  is  fix'd, 

On  sure  foundations  laid  ; 


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His  equal  laws  are  in  the  scales 
Of  truth  and  justice  weigh'd  ; 

4  Of  more  esteem  than  golden  mines, 

Or  gold  refined  with  6kill  ; 
More  sweet  than  honey,  or  the  drops 
That  from  the  comb  distil. 

5  My  trusty  counsellors  they  are, 

And  friendly  ■warnings  give  : 
Divine  rewards  attend  on  those 
Who  by  thy  precepts  live. 

6  But  what  frail  man  observes  how  oft 

He  does  from  virtue  fall  ? 
O  cleanse  me  from  my  secret  faults, 
Thou  God  that  know'st  them  all ! 

7  Let  no  presumptuous  sin,  O  Lord, 

Dominion  have  o'er  me  ; 
That,  by  thy  grace  preserved,  I  may 
The  great  transgression  flee. 

8  So  shall  my  prayer  and  praises  be 

With  thy  acceptance  blest  ; 
And  I,  secure  on  thy  defence, 
My  strength  and  saviour,  rest. 

SELECTION  16.     S.  M. 
Trom  the  xs.   Psalm  of  David, 

MAY  Jacob's  God  defend 
And  hear  us  in  distress  ; 
Our  succour  from  his  temple  send, 
Our  cause  from  Sion  bless  ! 

2  May  he  accept  our  vow, 

Our  sacrifice  receive, 
Our  hearfs  devout  request  allow, 
Our  holy  wishes  give  ! 

3  O  Lord,  thy  saving  grace 

We  joyfully  declare  ; 
Our  banner  in  thv  Name  we  raise— 
"  The  Lord  fulfil  our  prayer  !  " 

4  Now  know  we  that  the  Lord 

His  chosen  will  defend  ; 
From  heaven  will  strength  divine  afford, 
And  will  their  prayer  attend. 

5  Some  earthly  succour  trust, 

But  we  in  God '6  right  hand  : 
Lo  !  while  they  fall,  so  vain  their  boast, 
We  rise,  and  upright  stand. 

6  Still  save  us,  Lord  ;  and  still 

Thy  servants  deign  to  biess  : 
Hear,  King  of  heaven,  in  times  of  ill, 
The  prayers  that  we  address. 

SELECTION  17. 

From  the  sxii.  Psalm  of  David. 

PART  I.     C.  M. 

God,  my  God,  why  leav'st  thou  me, 
When  I  with  anguish  faint  ? 
Oh  !  "why  so  tar  from  me  removed, 
And  from  my  loud  complaint  ? 


W, 


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2  Lo  !  I  am  treated  like  a  •worm, 

Like  none  of  human  birth  ; 
Not  only  by  the  great  reviled, 
But  made  the  rabble's  mirth. 

3  With  laughter,  all  the  gazing  crowd 

My  tgoniefl  survey  ; 
They  shoot  the  lip,  they  shake  the  head, 
And  thus  deriding  say  : 

4  "In  God  he  trusted,  boasting  oft 

That  he  was  Heaven's  delight ; 
Let  God  come  down  to  save  him  now, 
And  own  his  favourite." 

5  Withdraw  not,  then,  so  far  from  me, 

"When  trouble  is  so  nigh  ; 
O  send  me  help  !  thy  help,  on  which 
.  Alone  I  can  rely.  * 

PART  II.    C.  M. 

1  Like  water  is  my  life  pour'd  out, 

My  joints  are  out  of  frame  ; 
My  heart  dissolves  within  my  breast, 
Like  wax  before  the  flame.* 

2  My  strength  is  like  a  potsherd  dried, 

My  tongue  is  parch'd  with  drought  ; 
And  to  the  dismal  shades  of  death 
My  fainting  soul  is  brought. 

3  Like  dogs,  to  compass  me,  my  foes 

In  wicked  counsel  meet  ; 
They  pierced  my  inoffensive  hands, 
They  pierced  niy  harmless  feet. 

4  My  body's  rack'd,  till  all  my  bones 

Distinctly  may  be  told  ; 

Yet  such  a  spectacle  of  woe 

As  pastime  they  behold. 

5  As  6poil,  my  garments  they  divide, 

Lots  for  my  vesture  cast : 
Therefore,  O  leave  me  not,  my  God, 
But  to  my  succour  haste. 

PART  III.    C.  m. 

1  LORt),  to  my  brethren  I'll  declare 

The  triumphs  of  thy  Name  ; 
In  presence  of  assembled  saints 
Thy  glory  thus  proclaim  : 

2  "Ye  worshippers  of  Jacob's  God, 

All  you  of  Israel's  line, 
O  praise  the  Lord,  and  to  your  praise 
Sincere  obedience  join. 

3  "  He  ne'er  disdain'd  on  low  distress 

To  cast  a  gracious  eye  ; 
Nor  turn'd  from  misery  his  face. 
But  hears  its  humble  cry." 

4  Thus  in  thy  sacred  courts,  will  I 

My  cheerful  thanks  express  ; 
In  presence  of  thy  s;dnts  perform 
The  vows  of  my  distress. 

5  The  meek  companions  of  my  grief 

Shall  find  my  table  spread  j 


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And  all  that  seek  the  Lord  shall  be 
With  joys  immortal  fed. 

6  Then  shall  the  glad  converted  •world 

To  God  their  homage  pay  ; 
And  scatter  d  natrons  of  the  earth 
One  sovereign  Lord  obey. 

7  'Tis  his  supreme  prerogative 

O'er  all  mankind  to  reign  ; 
'Tis  j  ust  that  he  should  rule  the  world, 
Who  does  the  world  sustain. 

8  The  rich,  who  are  with  plenty  fed, 

His  bounty  must  confess  : 
The  sons  of  want,  by  him  relieved, 
Their  generous  patron  bless. 

9  With  humble  worship  to  his  throne 

They  all  for  aid  resort  : 
That  power  which  first  their  being  gave* 
Alone  can  them  support. 

10  Then  shall  a  chosen  spotless  race, 

Devoted  to  his  Name, 
To  their  adoring  sons  his  truth 
And  glorious  acts  proclaim. 

SELECTION  18.    C.  MT. 

From  the  xxiii.  Psalm  of  David. 

THE  Lord  himself,  the  mighty  Lord, 
Vouchsafes  to  be  niy  guide  ; 
The  shepherd,  by  whose  constant  care 
My  wants  are  all  supplied. 

2  In  tender  grass  he  makes  me  feed, 

And  gently  there  repose  ; 
Then  leads  me  to  cool  shades,  and  where 
Kefreshing  water  flows. 

3  He  does  my  wandering  soul  reclaim, 

And,  to  nis  endless  praise, 
Instruct  with  humble  zeal  to  walk 
In  his  most  righteous  ways. 

4  I  pass  the  gloomy  rale  of  death, 

From  fejir  and  danger  free  ; 
For  there  his  aiding  rod  and  staff 
Defend  and  comfort  me. 

5  Since  God  doth  thus  his  wondrous  love? 

Through  all  my  life  extend, 
That  life  to  him  I  will  devote, 
And  in  his  temple  spencL 

SELECTION  19.    CM. 
From  the  xxiv.    Psalm  of  David. 

THE  spacious  earth  is  all  the  Lord's, 
The  Lords  her  fulness  is- ; 
The  world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein^ 
By  sovereign  right  are  hia. 

2  He  framed  and  fix'd  it  on  the  seas  ; 
And  his  almighty  hand 
Upon  inconstant  floods  has  made 
The  stable  fabric  stand. 


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3  But  for  himself,  this  Lord  of  all 

One  chosen  seat  design 'd  ; 

O  who  shall  to  that  sacred  hill 

Deserved  admittance  find  ? 

4  The  man  whose  hands  and  heart  are  pure, 

Whose  thoughts  from  pride  are  free  ; 
Who  honest  poverty  prefers 
To  gainful  perjury. 

5  This,  this  is  he,  on  whom  the  Lord 

Shall  shower  his  blessings  down  ; 
Whom  God,  his  Saviour,  shall  vouchsafe 
With  righteousness  to  crown. 

6  Such  is  the  race  of  saints,  by  whom 

The  sacred  courts  are  trod  ; 
And  such  the  proselytes  that  seek 
Thy  face,  O  Jacob's  God. 

7  Erect  your  heads,  eternal  gates  ; 

Unfold,  to  entertain 
The  King  of  glory  :  see!  he  comes 
With  his  celestial  train. 

8  Who  is  the  King  of  glory  ?  who  ? 

The  Lord,  for  strength  renown 'd  ; 
In  battle  mighty  ;  o*er  his  foes 
Eternal  victor  crown'd. 

9  Erect  your  heads,  ye  gates  ;  unfold, 

In  state  to  entertain 
The  King  of  glory  :  see  !  he  comes 
With  all  his  shining  train. 

10  Who  is  the  King  of  glory  ?  who  ? 

The  Lord  of  hosts  renown'd  ; 
Of  glory  he  alone  is  King, 
Who  is  with  glory  crown'd. 

SELECTION  20.    S.  M. 
From  the  jlxt.   Psalm  of  David. 

TO  God,  in  whom  I  trust, 
I  lift  my  heart  and  voice  : 
O  let  me  not  be  put  to  6hame, 
Nor  let  my  foes  rejoice. 

2  Those  who  on  th.ee  rely, 

Let  no  disgrace  attend  ; 
Be  that  the  shameful  lot  of  such 
As  wilfully  offend. 

3  To  me  thy  truth  impart, 

And  lead  me  in  thy  way  ; 
For  thou  art  he  that  brings  me  help, 
On  thee  I  wait  all  day. 

4  Thy  mercies  and  thy  love, 

O  Lord,  recall  to  mind  ; 
And  graciously  continue  still, 
As  thou  wert  ever,  kind. 

5  Let  all  my  youthful  crimes  ' 

Be  blotted  out  by  thee  ; 
And,  for  thy  wondrous  goodness'  sake, 
In  mercy  think  on  me. 

6  His  mercy  and  his  truth 

The  righteous  Lord  displavs, 

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In  "bringing  wanderiag  sinners  home, 
And  teaching  them  hi&  ways. 

7  He  those  in  justice  guides. 

Who  his  direction  seek  ; 
And  in  Ms  sacred  paths  shall  lead 
The  humble  and  the  meek. 

8  Through  all  the  ways  of  God 

Both  truth  and  mercy  shine, 
To  such  as,  with  religious  hearts, 
To  his  blest  wiH  incline. 

6  Since  mercy  is-  the  grace 
That  most  exalts  thy  fame, 
Forgive  my  heinous  sin,  O  LorrT^ 
And  so  advance  thy  Name. 

30  Whoe'er  with  humble  fear 

To  God  his  duty  pays, 
Shall  find  the  Lord  a  faithful  gufde> 
In  all  his  righteous  ways. 

31  For  God  to  all  his  saints 

His  secret  will  imparts, 
And  does  his  gracious  covenant  wirfe 
In  their  obedient  hearts. 

52  To  Israel's  chosen  race 
Continue  ever  kind  ; 
And,  in  the  midst  of  all  their  wants, 
Let  them  thy  succour  find. 

SELECTION  2i.    C.  51. 
from  the  xsvi.   Psalrja  of  David.* 
TTJDGE  me,  O  Lord,  for  I  the  paths 
**    Of  righteousness  have  trod  ; 
I  shall  not  fail,  who  all  my  trust 
Repose  on  thee,  my  God. 

3  I'll  wash  my  hands  in  innocence, 
And  round  thine  altar  go  ; 
I*our  the  glad  hymn  of  triumph  thenee, 
And  thence  thy  wonders  show. 

3  My  thanks  I'll  publish  there,  and  tell 
How  thy  renown  excels  : 
That  seat  affords  me  most  delight, 
In  which  thine  honour  dwells. 

SELECTION  22.     C.  M\ 
Prom  the  xxrii.  Psalm  of  David. 
"fTTHOM  should  I  fear,  since  God  to-  me 
*  *     Is  saving  health  and  light  ? 
Since  strongly  he  my  life  supports, 
What  can  my  soul  affright  r 

2  Henceforth  withm  his  house  to  dwell 
I  earnestly  desire  : 
Hi«  wondrou*  beauty  there  to  view, 
And  of  his  will  inquire. 


*  Extract  from  the  Journal  of  the  General  Convention,  1S32. 
Radved,  As  the  sense  and  declaration  of  this  Convention,  that  so  moch  of  the 
rubrics  in  the  Porm  of  Consecration  of  a  Church  or  Chapel  as  requires  the  singing  of 
"  Psalm  26,  verses  6,  7,  and  8,"  will  hereafter  be  duly  complied  with  by  singing  verses 
2  and  3.  in  the  selection  from  the  26th  Psalm,  included  in  the  Paalma  in  Metre 
authorized  by  these  resolutions  t*  be  set  forth. 


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3  For  there  I  may  with  comfort  re6t, 

In  times  of  deep  distress  ; 
And  safe,  as  on  a  rock,  abide 
In  that  secure  recess. 

4  When  us  to  seek  thy  glorious  face 

Thou  kindly  dost  advise  ; 
"Thy  glorious  face  I'll  always  seek," 
My  grateful  heart  replies. 

5  Then  hide  not  thou  thy  face,  O  Lord, 

Nor  me  in  wrath  reject  : 
My  God  and  Saviour,  leave  not  him 
Thou  didst  so  oft  protect. 

6  Though  all  of  nearest  earthly  ties, 

Me,  in  my  woe,  forsake. 
Yet  thou,  whose  love  excels  them  all, 
Wilt  care  and  pity  take. 

7  Instruct  me  in  thy  paths,  O  Lord, 

My  wayB  directly  guide  ; 
Lest  sinful  men,  who  watch  my  steps, 
Should  see  me  tread  aside. 

8  I  trusted  that  my  future  life 

Should  with  thy  love  be  crown 'd  ; 
Or  else  my  fainting  soul  had  sunk, 
With  sorrow  compass'd  round. 

9  God's  time  with  patient  faith  expect, 

Who  will  inspire  thy  breast 
With  inward  strength  :  do  thou  thy  part, 
And  leave  to  him  the  rest. 

SELECTION  23.     C.  M. 

Prom  the  xrriii.  Psalm  of  David. 

ADORED  for  ever  be  the  Lord  ; 
His  praise  I  will  resound, 
From  whom  the  cries  of  my  distress 
A  gracious  answer  found. 

2  He  is  my  strength  and  shield  ;  my  heart 

Has  trusted  in  his  Name; 
And  now  relieved,  my  heart,  with  joy, 
His  praises  shall  proclaim. 

3  The  Lord,  the  everlasting  God, 

Is  my  defence  and  rock, 
The  saving  health,  the  saving  strength, 
Of  his  anointed  flock. 

4  O  save  and  bless  thy  people,  Lord, 

Thy  heritage  preserve  ; 
Feed,  strengthen,  and  support  their  hearts, 
That  they  may  never  swerve. 

SELECTION  24.    LM. 

Prom  the  xxix.  Psalm  of  David. 
■V7T5  that  in  might  and  power  excel, 
■*-    Your  grateful  sacrifice  prepare  ; 
God's  glorious  actions  loudly  tell, 
His  wondrous  power  to  all  declare. 

2  To  his  great  Name  fresh  altars  raise  ; 
Devoutly  due  respect  afford  ; 
Him  in  his  holy  temple  praise, 
Where  he's  with  solemn  state  adored. 


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3  'Tie  he  that,  with  amazing'  noise, 

The  -watery  clouds  in  sunder  breaks  ; 
The  ocean  trembles  at  his  voice, 
When  he  from  heaven  in  thunder  speaks. 

4  How  full  of  power  his  voice  appears  ! 

With  what  majestic  terror  crown'd  ! 
Which  from  their  roots  tall  cedars  tears, 
And  strews  their  scatter'd  branches  round. 

5  God  rules  the  angry  floods  on  high  ; 

His  boundless  sway  shall  never  cease  ; 
His  saints  with  strength  he  will  supply, 
And  bless  his  own  with  constant  peace. 

SELECTION  25.     C.  M. 
Prom  the  xxx.  Pealm  of  David. 

Pi  my  distress  to  God  I  cried, 
Who  kindly  did  relieve, 
And  from  the  grave's  expecting  mouth 
My  hopeless  life  retrieve. 

2  O  to  his  courts,  ye  saints  of  his, 

With  songs  of  praise  repair  ; 
With  me  commemorate  his  truth, 
And  providential  care. 

3  His  wrath  has  but  a  moment's  reign, 

His  favour  no  decay  ; 
The  night  of  grief  is  recompensed 
With  joy's  returning  day. 

4  Therefore,  O  Lord,  I'll  gladly  sing 

Thy  praise  in  grateful  verse  ; 

And,  as  thy  favours  endless  are, 

Thy  endless  praise  rehearse. 

SELECTION  26.     S.  M. 
Prom  the  rxxL  Psalm  of  David. 

DEFEND  me,  Lord,  from  shame, 
For  still  I  trust  in  thee  ; 
As  just  and  righteous  is  thy  Name, 
From  danger  set  me  free. 

2  Bow  down  thy  gracious  ear, 

And  6peedy  succour  send  ; 
Do  thou  my  steadfast  rock  appear, 
To  shelter  and  defend. 

3  To  thee,  the  God  of  truth, 

My  life,  and  all  that's  mine, 
(For  thou  preserv'st  me  from  my  youth,) 
I  willingly  resign. 

4  My  hope,  my  steadfast  trust, 

I  on  thy  help  repose  : 
That  thou,  my  God,  art  good  and  just, 
My  soul  with  comfort  knows. 

5  Whate'er  events  betide, 

Thy  wisdom  times  them  all ; 
Then,  Lord,  thy  servant  safely  hide 
From  those  that  seek  his  falL 

6  The  brightness  of  thy  face 

To  me,  O  Lord,  disclose  ; 


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And,  as  thy  mercies  still  increase, 
Preserve  me  from  my  foes. 

7  How  great  thy  mercies  are 
To  such  as  fear  thy  Name, 
Which  thou,  for  those  that  trust  thy  care, 
Dost  to  the  world  proclaim  ! 

■8  O  all  ye  saints,  the  Lord 
"With  eager  love  pursue  ; 
Who  to  the  just  will  help  afford, 
And  give  the  proud  their  due. 

9  Te  that  on  God  rely, 

Courageously  proceed  ; 
For  he  will  still  your  hearts  supply 
With  strength  in  time  of  need. 

SELECTION  27-     L.  M. 
Prom  the  xxxii.  Psalm  of  David. 

HE'S  blest,  whose  sins  have  pardon  gain'd, 
No  more  in  judgment  to  appear  ; 
Whose  guilt  remission  has  obtain'd, 
And  whose  repentance  is  sincere. 

2  No  sooner  I  my  wound  disclosed, 

The  guilt  that  tortured  me  within, 
But  thy  forgiveness  interposed, 

And  mercy's  healing  balm  pour'd  in. 

3  Soitows  on  sorrows  multiplied, 

The  harden'd  sinner  shall  confound  ; 
But  them  who  in  His  truth  confide, 
Blessings  of  mercy  shall  surround. 

4  Hi9  saints,  that  have  perform'd  his  laws, 

Their  life  in  triumph  shall  employ  ; 
Let  them,  as  they  alone  have  cause, 
La  grateful  raptures  shout  for  joy. 

SELECTION  28. 

From  the  xxxiii.  Psalm  of  David. 

PART  I.    C.  M. 

LET  all  the  just  to  God,  with  joy, 
Their  cheerful  voices  raise  ; 
For  well  the  righteous  it  becomes 
To  sing  glad  songs  of  praise. 

2  Let  harps,  and  psalteries,  and  lutes, 

In  joyful  concert  meet  ; 
And  new-made  songs  of  loud  applause 
The  harmony  complete. 

3  For  faithful  is  the  word  of  God, 

His  works  with  truth  abound  : 

He  justice  loves,  and  all  the  earth 

Is  with  his  goodness  crown'd. 

4  By  his  almighty  word,  at  first, 

The  heavenly  arch  was  rear'd  ; 
And  all  the  beauteous  hosts  of  light 
At  his  command  appear'd. 

5  Let  earth,  and  all  that  dwell  therein, 

Before  him  trembling  stand  : 
For  when  he  spake  the  word,  'twas  made, 
'Twas  tii'd  at  his  command. 


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PART  II.    C.  M. 

1  Whate'er  the  mighty  Lord  decrees, 

Shall  stand  for  ever  sure  ; 
The  settled  purpose  of  his  heart 
To  ages  shall  endure. 

2  How  happy  then  are  they,  to  whom 

The  Lord  for  God  is  known  ! 
Whom  he.  from  all  the  world  besides, 
Has  chosen  for  his  own. 

3  Our  soul  on  God  with  patience  waits  ; 

Our  help  and  shield  is  he  : 
Then,  Lord,  let  still  our  hearts  rejoice, 
Because  we  trust  in  thee. 

4  The  riches  of  thy  mercy,  Lord, 

Do  thou  to  us  extend  ; 
Since  we,  for  all  we  want  or  wish, 
On  thee  alone  depend. 

SELECTION  29. 

Irom  the  xxxiv.  Psalm  of.  DavitL 

PART  I.    C.  M. 

THROUGH  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life, 
In  trouble  and  in  joy,       p 
The  praises  of  my  God  shall  still 
My  heart  and  tongue  employ. 

2  Of  his  deliverance  I  will  boast, 

Till  all  that  are  di6tress'd 
From  my  example  comfort  take, 
And  charm  their  griefs  to  rest. 

3  O  magnify  the  Lord  with  me, 

With  me  exalt  his  Name  : 
When  in  distress  to  him  I  call'd, 
He  to  my  rescue  came. 

4  The  Angel  of  the  Lord  encamps 

Around  the  good  and  just  ; 
Deliverance  he  affords  to  all 
Who  on  his  succour  trust. 

5  O  make  but  trial  of  his  love, 

Experience  will  decide 
How  blest  they  are,  and  only  they, 
Who  in  his  truth  confide. 

6  Fear  him,  ye  saints  ;  and  you  will  then 

Have  nothing  else  to  fear  ; 
Make  you  his  service  your  delight, 
Your  wants  shall  be  his  care. 

PART  II.    C.  M. 

1  APPROACH,  ye  children  of  the  Lord, 

And  my  instruction  hear  : 
I'll  teach  you  the  true  discipline 
Of  his  religious  fear. 

2  Let  him  who  length  of  life  desires, 

And  prosperous  days  would  see, 
From  slandering  language  keep  his  tongue, 
His  lips  from  falsehood  free  : 

3  The  crooked  paths  of  vice  decline, 

And  virtue's  ways  pursue  ; 


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Establish  peace,  where  'tis  begun, 
And  where  tis  lest ,  renew. 

4  The  Lord  from  heaven  beholds  the  just 

With  favourable  eyes  ; 
And,  when  distress'd,  his  gracious  ear 
Is  open  to  their  cries  : 

5  But  turns  his  wrathful  look  on  those 

Whom  mercy  can't  reclaim, 
To  cut  them  otf,  and  from  the  earth. 
Blot  out  their  evil  name. 

€  Deliverance  to  his  saints  he  gives, 
When  his  relief  they  crave  ; 
He's  nigh  to  heal  the  broken  heart, 
And  contrite  spirit  save. 

7  Great  troubles  may  afflict  the  just, 
Yet  God  will  save  them  still  ; 
The  righteous  he  will  keep  from  harm, 
And  guard  from  every  ilL 

S  The  wicked,  from  their  wickedness, 
Their  ruin  shall  derive  ; 
Whilst  righteous  men,  whom  they  detest, 
Shall  them  and  their 's  survive. 

9  For  God  preserves  the  souls  of  those 
Who  on  his  truth  depend  ; 
To  them,  and  their  posterity, 
His  blessing  shall  descend. 

SELECTION  35.     L.  3L 
Prom  the  xxxvi.  Psalm  of  David. 

OLORD,  thy  mercy,  my  sure  hope, 
The  highest  orb  of  heaven  transcends; 
Thy  .sacred  truth's  unmeasured  scope 
Beyond  the  spreading  sky  extends. 

2  Thy  justice  like  the  hills  remains, 

Unfathom'd  depths  thy  judgments  are^ 
Thy  providence  the  world  sustains, 
The  whole  creation  is  thy  care. 

3  Since  of  thy  goodness  all  partake, 

With  what  assurance  should  the  jwst 
Thy  sheltering  ▼.'hags  their  refuge  make. 
And  saints  to  thy  protection  trust ! 

4  Such  guests  shall  to  thy  courts  be  led, 

To  banquet  on  thy  love's  repast ; 
And  drink,  as  from  a  fountain's  head, 
Of  joys  that  shall  for  ever  last. 

5  With  thee  the  springs  ef  life  remain, 

Thy  presence  is  eternal  day ; 
O  let  thy  saints  thy  favour  gain, 
To  upright  hearts  thy  truth  display. 

"     SELECTION  31. 

Prom  the  jcxxviL  Psalm  of  Da-rid. 

PART  L     IL  2. 

fPHOUGH  wicked  men  grow  rich  or  great, 
*•     Yet  let  not  their  successful  state 
Thy  anger  or  thy  envy  raise  ; 


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For  they,  cut  down  like  tender  grass, 
Or  like  young  flowers  away  shall  pass, 
Whose  blooming  beauty  soon  decays. 

2  Depend  on  God,  and  him  obey  ; 
So  thou  within  the  land  shalt  stay, 

Secure  from  danger  and  from  want : 
Make  his  commands  thy  chief  delight  ; 
And  he,  thy  duty  to  requite, 

Shall  all  thy  earnest  wishes  grant. 

3  In  all  thy  ways  trust  thou  the  Lord, 
And  he  will  needful  help  afford, 

To  perfect  every  just  design  : 
He'll  make,  like  light,  serene  and  clear, 
Thy  clouded  innocence  appear, 

And  as  a  mid-day  sun  to  shine. 

4  With  quiet  mind  on  God  depend, 
And  patiently  for  him  attend, 

Nor  envy  the  success  of  crime  : 
For  God  will  sinful  men  destroy  ; 
While  they  his  presence  shall  enjoy, 

Who  trust  on  him  and  wait  his  time. 
PART  II.    II.  2. 

1  THE  good  man's  way  is  God's  delight  : 
He  orders  all  the  steps  aright 

Of  him  that  moves  by  his  command  ; 
Though  he  sometimes  may  be  distress'd, 
Yet  shall  he  ne'er  be  quite  oppress'd, 

For  God  upholds  him  with  his  hand. 

2  With  caution  shun  each  wicked  deed, 
In  virtue's  ways  with  zeal  proceed, 

And  so  prolong  your  happy  days  : 
For  God,  who  judgment  loves,  does  still 
Preserve  his  saints  secure  from  ill, 

While  soon  the  wicked  race  decays. 

3  The  upright  shall  possess  the  land, 
His  portion  shall  for  ages  stand  ; 

His  mouth  with  wisdom  is  supplied, 
His  tongue  by  rules  of  judgment  move3, 
His  heart  the  law  of  God  approves  ; 

Therefore  his  footsteps  never  slide. 
PART  III.    II.  2. 

1  The  wicked  I  in  power  have  seen, 
And  like  a  bay-tree  fresh  and  green, 

That  spreads  its  pleasant  branches  round  ; 
But  he  was  gone  as  swift  as  thought  ; 
And,  though  in  every  place  I  sought, 

No  sign  or  track  of  him  I  found. 

2  Observe  the  perfect  man  with  care, 
And  mark  all  such  as  upright  are  ; 

Their  roughest  days  in  peace  shall  end ; 
While  on  the  latter  end  of  those 
Who  dare  God's  sacred  will  oppose, 

A  common  ruin  shall  attend. 

3  God  to  the  just  will  aid  afford, 
Their  only  safeguard  is  the  Lord, 

Their  strength  in  time  of  need  is  he : 
Because  on  him  they  still  depend, 
The  Lord  will  timely  succour  send, 

And  from  the  wicked  set  them  free. 


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SELECTION  32.    C.  M. 
From  the  xrxviii.  Psalm  of  David. 

THY  chastening  wrath,  O  Lord,  restrain, 
Though  I  deserve  it  all  ; 
Nor  let  on  me  the  heavy  storm 
Of  thy  displeasure  fall. 

2  My  sins,  which  to  a  deluge  swell, 

My  sinking  head  overflow, 
And,  for  my  feeble  strength  to  bear, 
Too  vast  a  burden  grow. 

3  But,  Lord,  before  thy  searching  eyes 

All  my  desires  appear  ; 
The  groanings  of  my  burden'd  soul 
Have  reach'd  thine  open  ear. 

4  Forsake  me  not,  O  Lord,  my  God, 

Nor  far  from  me  depart  : 
Make  haste  to  my  relief,  O  thou. 
Who  my  salvation  art. 

SELECTION  33.    C.  M. 
From  the  mix.  Psalm  of  David. 

LORD,  let  me  know  my  term  of  days, 
How  soon  my  life  will  end  : 
The  numerous  "train  of  ills  disclose, 
Which  this  frail  state  attend. 

2  My  life,  thou  know'st,  is  but  a  span, 

A  cipher  sums  my  years  ; 
And  every  man,  in  best  estate, 
But  vanity  appears. 

3  Man,  like  a  shadow,  vainly  walks, 

With  fruitless  cares  oppress'd  : 
He  heaps  up  wealth,  but  cannot  tell 
By  whom  'twill  be  possess'd. 

4  Why  then  should  I  on  worthless  toy9 

With  anxious  cares  attend  ? 
On  thee  alone  my  steadfast  hope 
Shall  ever.  Lord,  depend. 

5  Lord,  hear  my  cry,  accept  my  tears, 

And  listen  to  my  prayer, 
Who  sojourn  like  a  stranger  here, 
As  all  my  fathers  were. 

6  O  spare  me  yet  a  little  time  ; 

>Iy  wasted  strength  restore. 
Before  I  vanish  quite  from  hence, ' 
And  shall  be  seen  no  more. 

SELECTION  34.     L.  M. 
From  the  xL  Psalm  of  David. 
[  WAITED  meekly  for  the  Lord, 
*■  Till  he  vouchsafed  a  kind  reply  ; 
Who  did  his  gracious  ear  afford, 
And  heard  from  heaven  my  humble  cry. 
2  The  wonders  he  for  me  has  wrought 

Shall  fill  my  mouth  with  songs  of  praiss  ; 
And  others,  to  his  worship  brought, 
To  hopes  of  like  deliverance  raise. 


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3  For  blessings  shall  that  man  reward, 

Who  on  th'  Almighty  Lord  relies  ; 
Who  treats  the  proud  with  disregard, 
And  hates  the  hypocrite's  disguise. 

4  Who  can  the  wondrous  works  recount," 

Which  thou,  O  God,  for  us  ha6t  wrought ! 
The  treasures  of  thy  love  surmount 
The  power  of  numbers,  speech,  and  thought. 

5  I've  learnt  that  thou  hast  not  desired 

Offerings  and  sacrifice  alone  ; 
Nor  blood  of  guiltless  beasts  required 
For  man's  transgression  to  atone. 

6  I  therefore  come — come  to  fulfil 

The  oracles  thy  books  impart  : 
'Tis  my  delight  to  do  thy  will ; 
Thy  "law  is  written  in  my  heart. 

7  In  full  assemblies  I  have  told 

Thy  truth  and  righteousness  at  large  ; 
Nor  did,  thou  know'st,  my  lips  withhold 
From  uttering  what  thou  gav'st  in  charge  : 

8  Nor  kept  within  my  breast  confined 

Thy  faithfulness  and  saving  grace  ; 
But  preach'd  thy  love,  for  all  design'd, 
That  all  might  that  and  truth  embrace. 

9  Then  let  those  mercies  I  declared 

To  others.  Lord,  extend  to  me  ; 
Thy  loving-kindness  my  reward, 
Thy  truth  my  safe  protection  be. 


SELECTION  35.    C.  M. 
From  the  xlL  Psalm  of  David. 

HAPPY  the  man  whose  tender  care 
Relieves  the  poor  distress'd  ! 
When  troubles  compass  him  around, 
The  Lord  shall  give  him  rest. 

2  The  Lord  his  life,  with  blessings  crown'd, 

In  safety  shall  prolong  ; 
And  disappoint  the  will  of  those 
That  seek  to  do  him  wrong. 

3  If  he.  in  languishing  estate, 

Oppress 'd  with  sickness  lie  ; 

The  Lord  will  easy  make  his  bed, 

And  inward  strength  supply. 

4  Secure  of  this,  to  thee,  my  God, 

I  thus  my  prayer  address'd  : 
"  Lord,  for  thy  mercy,  heal  my  soul, 
Though  I  have  much  trpnsgress'd." 

5  Thy  tender  care  secures  my  life 

From  danger  and  disgrace  ; 
And  thou  vouchsaf  st  to  set  me  still 
Before  thy  glorious  face. 

6  Let  therefore  Israel's  Lord  and  God 

From  age  to  age  be  bless 'd  ; 
And  all  the  people's  glad  applause 
With  loud  Aiuens  express'd. 


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8ELECTION  36.     C.  M. 

From  the  zlii.  Psalm  of  David. 

AS  pants  the  hart  for  cooling  streams 
When  heated  in  the  chase  ; 
So  longs  my  soul,  O  God,  for  thee, 
And  thy  refreshing  grace. 

2  For  thee,  my  God,  the  living  God, 

My  thirsty  soul  doth  pine  ; 
O,  when  shall  I  behold  thy  face, 
Thou  Majesty  divine  ? 

3  Why  restless,  why  cast  down,  my  soul  ? 

Trust  God  ;  who  will  employ 
His  aid  for  thee,  and  change  these  sigha 
To  thankful  hymns  of  joy. 

4  God  of  my  strength,  how  long  shall  I, 

Like  one  forgotten,  mourn  ; 
Forlorn,  forsaken,  and  exposed 
To  my  oppressor's  scorn  ? 

5  My  heart  is  pierced,  as  ■with  a  sword, 

While  thus  my  foes  upbraid  : 
*' Vain  boaster,  where  is  now  thy  God  ? 
And  where  his  promised  aid  ?  " 

6  Why  restless,  why  cast  down,  my  soul  ? 

Hope  still  ;  and  thou  shalt  sing 
The  praise  of  him  who  is  thy  God, 
Thy  health's  eternal  spring. 

SELECTION  37.    H.  5. 

From  the  xlii.  Psalm  of  David. 
S  pants  the  wearied  hart  for  cooling  springs, 


That  sinks  exhausted  in  the  summer's  chase, 
So  pants  my  soul  for  thee,  great  King  of  kings, 
So  thirsts  to  reach  thy  sacred  dwelling-place. 

2  Why  throb,  my  heart  ?    Why  sink,  my  saddening  soul  ? 

Why  droop  to  earth,  with  various  woes  oppress'd  ? 
My  years  shall  yet  in  blissful  circles  roll, 
And  peace  be  yet  an  inmate  of  this  breast. 

3  Lord,  thy  sure  mercies,  ever  in  my  sight, 

My  heart  shall  gladden  through  the  tedious  day "; 
And  midst  the  dark  and  gloomy  shades  of  night, 
To  thee,  my  God,  I'll  tune  the  grateful  lay. 

4  Why  faint,  my  soul  ?  why  doubt  Jehovah's  aid  ? 

Thy  God  the  God  of  mercy  6till  shall  prove  ; 
Within  his  courts  thy  thanks  shall  yet  be  paid  : 
Unquestion'd  be  his  faithfulness  and  love. 

SELECTION  38.    L.  M. 

From  the  xliii.  Psalm  of  David. 

LE  T  me  with  light  and  truth  be  bless'd  ; 
Be  these  my  guides  to  lead  the  way, 
Till  on  thy  holy  hill  I  rest, 

And  in  thy  sacred  temple  pray. 

2  Then  will  I  there  fresh  altars  raise 
To  God,  who  is  my  only  j  oy  ; 
And  well-tuned  harps,  with  songs  of  praise, 
Shall  all  my  grateful  hours  employ. 


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3  Why  then  cast  down,  my  soul  ?  and  why 
So  much  oppress'd  with  anxious  care  ? 
On  God,  thy  God,  for  aid  rely, 
Who  will  thy  ruin'd  state  repair. 

SELECTION  39.     C.  M. 

Trom  the  xlv.  Psalm  of  David. 

HILE  I  the  King's  loud  praise  rehearse, 
Indited  by  my  heart, 
My  tongue  is  like  the  pen  of  him 
That  writes  with  ready  art. 

2  How  matchless  is  thy  form,  O  King  ! 

Thy  mouth  with  grace  o'erflows  ; 
Because  fresh  blessings  God  on  thee 
Eternally  bestows. 

3  Gird  on  thy  sword,  most  mighty  Prince  ; 

And,  clad  in  rich  array, 
With  glorious  ornaments  of  power, 
Majestic  pomp  display. 

4  Ride  on  in  state,  and  still  protect 

The  meek,  the  just,  and  true  : 
Whilst  thy  right  hand,  -with  swift  revenge, 
Does  all  thy  foes  pursue. 

5  How  sharp  thy  weapons  are  to  them 

That  dare  thy  power  despise  ! 
Down,  down  they  fall,  while  through  their  heart 
The  piercing  arrow  flies. 

6  But  thy  firm  throne,  O  God,  is  fix'd, 

For  ever  to  endure  ; 
Thy  sceptre's  sway  shall  always  last, 
By  righteous  laws  secure. 

7  Because  thy  heart,  by  justice  led, 

Did  upright  ways  approve, 
And  hated  still  the  crooked  paths, 
Where  wandering  sinners  rove  : 

8  Therefore  did  God,  thy  God,  on  thee 

The  oil  of  gladness  shed  ; 
And  has,  above  thy  fellows  round, 
Advanced  thy  lofty  head. 

SELECTION  40.     II.  2. 

From  the  xlvL  Psalm  of  DavicL 

GOD  is  our  refuge  in  distress, 
A  present  help  when  dangers  press, 
In  him,  undaunted  we'll  confide  ; 
Though  earth  were  from  her  centre  tost, 
And  mountains  in  the  ocean  lost. 
Torn  piecemeal  by  the  roaring  tide. 

2  A  gentler  stream  with  gladness  still 
The  city  of  our  Lord  shall  fill, 

The  royal  seat  of  God  most  high  : 
God  dwells  in  Sion,  whose  fair  towers 
Shall  mock  th'  assaults  of  earthly  powers, 

While  his  almighty  aid  is  nigh. 

3  Submit  to  God's  almighty  sway, 
For  him  the  heathen  shall  obey, 

And  earth  her  sovereign  Lord  confess  : 


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The  God  of  hosts  conducts  our  arms, 
Our  tower  of  refuge  in  alarms, 
As  to  our  fathers  in  distress. 

SELECTION  41.    L.  M. 
Prom  the  xlvii.  Psalm  cf  David. 

OALL  ye  people,  clap  your  hands, 
And  with  triumphant  voices  sing  ; 
No  force  the  mighty  power  withstands 
Of  God,  the  universal  King. 

2  He  shall  assaulting  foes  repel, 

And  with  success  our  battles  fight  ; 
Shall  fix  the  place  where  we  must  dwell. 
The  pride  of  Jacob,  his  delight. 

3  God  is  gone  up,  our  Lord  and  King, 

With  shouts  of  joy.  and  trumpet's  sound  •, 
To  him  repeated  praises  sing, 
And  let  the  cheerful  song  rebound. 

4  Your  utmost  skill  in  praise  be  shown, 

For  him  who  all  the  world  commands  ; 
Who  sits  upon  his  righteous  throne, 
And  spreads  his  way  o'er  heathen  lands. 

SELECTION  42.     C.  M. 
From  the  xlviii.  Psalm  of  David. ' 

THE  Lord,  the  only  God,  is  great, 
And  greatly  to  be  praised 
In  Sion,  on  whose  happy  mount 
His  sacred  tin-one  is  raised. 

2  In  Sion  we  have  seen  perform 'd 

A  work  that  was  foretold, 
In  pledge  that  God,  for  times  to  come, 
His  city  will  uphold. 

3  Let  Sion's  mount  with  joy  resound  ; 

Her  daughters  all  be  taught 
In  songs  his  judgments  to  extol, 
Who  this  deliverance  -wrought. 

4  Compass  her  walls  in  solemn  pomp, 

Your  eyes  quite  round  her  cast ; 
Count  all  her  towers,  and  see  if  there 
You  find  one  stone  displaced. 

5  Her  forts  and  palaces  survey, 

Observe  their  order  well ; 
That  to  the  ages  yet  to  come 
His  wonders  you  may  tell. 

6  This  God  is  ours,  and  will  be  ours, 

Whilst  we  in  him  confide  ; 
Who,  as  he  has  preserved  us  now, 
Till  death  will  be  our  guide. 

SELECTION  43. 

From  the  1.  Psalm  of  David. 

PART  I.     II.  2. 

THE  Lord  hath  spoke,  the  mighty  God 
Hath  sent  his  summons  all  abroad, 
From  dawning  light  till  day  declines  : 
The  listening  earth  his  voice  hath  heard, 
And  he  from  Sion  hath  appear'd, 
Where  beauty  in  perfection  shines. 


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2  Our  God  shall  come,  and  keep  no  more 
Misconstrued  silence  a6  before, 

But  wasting  flames  before  him  send  ; 
Around  shall  tempests  fiercely  rage, 
Whilst  he  does  heaven  and  earth  engage 

His  just  tribunal  to  attend. 

3  Assemble  all  my  saints  to  me, 
(Thus  runs  the  great  divine  decree,) 

That  in  my  lasting  covenant  live. 
And  offerings  bring  with  constant  care  : 
The  heavens  his  justice  shall  declare, 
for  God  himself  shall  sentence  give. 

PART  II.     II.  2 

1  Atte:n*D,  my  people  ;  Israel,  hear  j 
Thy  strong  accuser  I'll  appear  ; 

Thy  God,  thine  only  God.  am  I : 
Tis  not  of  offerings  I  complain, 
Which,  daily  in  my  temple  slain, 

My  sacred  altar  did  supply. 

2  The  sacrifices  I  require 

Are  hearts  which  love  and  zeal  inspire, 
And  vows  with  strictest  care  made  good  : 

In  time  of  trouble  call  on  me, 

And  I  will  set  thee  safe  and  free. 
And  thou  shalt  praise  thy  gracious  God. 

3  Consider  this,  ye  thoughtless  men  ! 
My  vengeance  shall  not  fall  in  vain, 

And  none  will  dare  your  cause  to  own  : 
Who  praises  me  due  honour  gives  ; 
And  to  the  man  that  justly  lives 

My  strong  salvation  shall  be  shown. 

SELECTION  44.     S.  M. 

From  the  li.  Psalm  of  Darid. 

HAYE  mercy.  Lord,  on  me, 
As  thou  wert  ever  kind  ; 
Let  me,  oppressd  with  loads  of  guilt, 
Thy  wonted  mercy  find. 

2  Wash  off  my  foul  offence, 

And  cleanse  me  from  my  Bin  ; 

For  I  confess  my  crime,  and  see 

How  great  my  guilt  has  been. 

3  Against  thee,  Lord,  alone, 

And  only  in  thy  sight. 
Have  I  transgress  d ;  and.  though  condemn'd, 
Must  own  thy  judgment  right. 

4  In  guilt  each  part  was  form'd 

Of  all  this  sinful  frame  ; 
In  guilt  I  was  conceived,  and  born 
The  heir  of  sin  and  shame. 

5  Yet,  Lord,  thy  searching  eye 

Does  inward  truth  require  ; 
And  secretly  with  wisdom's  laws 
My  soul  thou  wilt  inspire. 

6  With  hyssop  purge  me.  Lord, 

And  so  I  clean  shall  be  : 
I  shall  with  snow  in  whiteness  vie, 
When  purified  by  thee. 


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7  Make  me  to  hear  with  joy 

Thy  kind  forgiving  voice  ; 
That  so  the  bones  which  thou  hast  broke 
May  with  fresh  strength  rejoice. 

8  Blot  out  my  crying  sin9, 

Nor  me  in  anger  view  : 
Create  in  me  a  heart  that's  clean, 
An  upright  mind  renew. 

9  Withdraw  not  thou  thy  help, 

Nor  cast  me  from  thy  sight ; 
Nor  let  thy  Holy  Spirit  take 
His  everlasting  flight. 

10  The  joy  thy  favour  gives 

Let  me,  O  Lord,  regain  ; 
And  thy  free  Spirit's  firm  support 
My  fainting  soul  sustain. 

11  So  I  thy  righteous  ways 

To  sinners  will  impart  ; 
Whilst  my  advice  6hall  wicked  men 
To  thy  just  laws  convert. 

12  Could  sacrifice  atone, 

Whole  flocks  and  herds  should  die  ; 
But  on  such  orl'erings  thou  disdain'st 
To  cast  a  gracious  eye. 

13  A  broken  spirit  i9 

By  God  most  highly  prized  ; 
By  him  a  broken,  contrite  heart 
Shall  never  be  despised. 

14  Let  Sion  favour  find, 

Of  thy  good  will  assured  ; 
And  thy  own  city  flourish  long, 
By  lofty  walls  secured. 

15  The  just  shall  then  attend, 

And  pleasing  tribute  pay  ; 
And  sacrifice  of  choicest  kind 
Upon  thine  altar  lay. 

SELECTION  45.     C.  M. 
From  the  lv,  Psalm  of  David. 

GIVE  ear,  thou  Judge  of  all  the  earth, 
And  listen  when  1  pray  ; 
Nor  from  thy  humble  suppliant  turn 
Thy  glorious  face  away. 

2  My  heart  is  pain'd  :  the  shade6  of  death 

Their  terrors  round  me  spread  ; 
While  fearful  tremblings  seize  my  breast, 
Horrors  o'erwhelm  my  head. 

3  And  thus  I  breathe  my  heavy  sigh 

To  Him  who  hears  above  : 
M  O  that  my  soul  on  wings  could  fly, 
And  emulate  the  dove  ! 

4  "  Swift  I'd  escape,  and  flee  afar, 

Some  secret  place  to  find, 
Hide  from  the  world's  distracting  care, 
And  rest  my  weary  mind  : 

5  "  I'd  wing  my  everlasting  flight, 

Bidding  the  world  farewell, 


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From  sin  and  strife,  to  realms  of  light, 
"Where  peace  aud  quiet  dwell." 

6  Thus  will  I  call  on  God,  who  still 
Shall  in  my  aid  appear  ; 
At  morn,  at  noon,  at  night  I'll  pray, 
And  he  my  voice  shall  hear. 

SELECTION  46.    C.  M. 

From  the  lvL   Psalm  of  David. 

LORD,  though  at  times  surprised  by  fear, 
On  danger's  first  alarm, 
Yet  still  for  succour  I  depend 
On  thy  almighty  arm. 

2  God's  faithful  promise  I  shall  praise, 

On  which  I  now  rely  ; 
In  God  I  trust,  and,  trusting  him, 
The  arm  of  flesh  defy. 

3  I'll  trust  God's  word,  and  so  despise 

The  force  that  man  can  raise  ; 
To  thee,  O  God,  my  vows  are  due, 
To  thee  I'll  render  praise.    - 

4  Thou  hast  retrieved  my  soul  from  death, 

And  thou  wilt  still  secure 
The  life  thou  hast  so  oft  preserved, 
And  make  my  footsteps  sure  : 

5  That  thus,  protected  by  thy  power, 

I  may  this  light  enjoy  ; 
And  in  the  service  of  my  God 
My  lengthen'd  days  employ. 

SELECTION  47.     L.  M. 
Prom  the  lvii.    Psalm  of  David. 

OGOD,  my  heart  is  fix'd,  'tis  bent, 
Its  thankful  tribute  to  present ; 
And,  with  my  heart,  my  voice  I'll  raise, 
To  thee,  my  God,  in  songs  of  praise. 

2  Awake,  my  glory  ;  harp  and  lute, 
No  longer  let  your  strings  be  mute  : 
And  I,  my  tuneful  part  to  take, 
"Will  with  the  early  dawn  awake. 

3  Thy  praises,  Lord,  I  will  resound 
To  all  the  listening  nations  round  : 
Thy  mercy  highest  heaven  transcends, 
Thy  truth' beyond  the  clouds  extends. 

4  Be  thou,  O  God,  exalted  high  ; 
And  as  thy  glory  fills  the  sky, 
So  let  it  be  on  earth  displayed, 
Till  thou  art  here,  as  there,  obey'd. 

SELECTION  48.     L.  M. 

From  the  lxii.  Psalm  of  David. 
"|\  TY  soul,  for  help  on  God  rely, 
■L*-*-  On  him  alone  thy  trust  repose  ; 
My  rock  and  health  will  strength  supply, 
To  bear  the  shock  of  all  my  foes. 

2  God  does  his  saving  health  dispense, 
And  flowing  blessing's  daily  send  ; 
He  is  my  fortress  and  defence, 
On  him  my  soul  shall  still  depend. 


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3  In  him,  ye  people,  always  trust ; 

Before  his  throne  pour  out  your  hearts  : 
For  God,  the  merciful  and  just, 
His  timely  aid  to  us  imparts. 

4  The  Lord  has  oft  his  will  express'd, 

And  I  this  truth  have  fully  known  ; 
To  be  of  boundless  power  possess'd. 
Belongs  of  right  to  God  alone. 

b  Though  mercy  is  his  darling  grace, 
In  which  he  chiefly  takes  delight  ; 
Yet  will  he  all  the  human  race 
According  to  their  works  requite. 

SELECTION  49.    II.  2. 

From  the  Lxiii.  Psalm  of  David. 

OGOD,  my  gracious  God,  to  thee 
My  morning  prayers  shall  offer'd  be, 
For  thee  my  thirsty  soul  does  pant ; 
My  fainting  flesh  implores  thy  grace, 
As  in  a  dry  and  barren  place, 
Where  I  refreshing  waters  want. 

2  O,  to  my  longing  eyes  once  more, 
That  view  of  glorious  power  restore, 

Which  thy  majestic  house  displays  : 
Because  to  me  thy  wondrous  love 
Than  life  itself  does  dearer  prove, 

My  lips  shall  always  speak  thy  praise. 

3  My  life,  while  I  that  life  enjoy, 
In  Messing  God  I  will  employ, 

With  lifted  hands  adore  his  name  : 
As  with  its  choicest  food  supplied, 
My  soul  shall  be  full  satisfied, 

While  I  with  joy  his  praise  proclaim. 

4  "When  down  I  lie,  sweet  sleep  to  find, 
Thou,  Lord,  art  present  to  my  mind, 

And  when  I  wake  in  dead  of  night ; 
Because  thou  still  dost  succour  bring, 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  wing 

I  rest  with  safety  and  delight. 

SELECTION  50. 

From  the  lxv.  Psalm  of  David. 

PART  I.     L.  M. 

FOE  thee,  O  God,  our  constant  praise 
In  Sion  waits,  thy  chosen  seat  ; 
Our  promised  altars  there  we'll  raise, 
And  all  our  zealous  vows  complete. 

2  Thou,  who  to  every  humble  prayer 

Dost  always  bend  thy  listening  ear, 
To  thee  shall  all  mankind  repair, 
And  at  thy  gracious  throne  appear. 

3  Our  sins,  though  numberless,  in  vain 

To  stop  thy  flowing  mercy  try  ; 
Whilst  thou  o'erlook'st  the  guilty  stain, 
And  washest  out  the  crimson  dye. 

4  Bless'd  is  the  man,  who,  near  thee  placed, 

Within  thy  sacred  dwelling  lives  ! 
'Tis  there  abundantly  we  taste 
The  vast  delights  thy  temple  gives. 


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PART  II.    L   M. 

1  LOP.D,  from  thy  unexhausted  store, 

Thy  rain  relieves  the  thirsty  ground  ; 
Makes  lands,  that  barren  were  before, 
With  corn  and  useful  fruits  abound. 

2  On  rising  ridges  down  it  pours, 

And  every  furrow'd  valley  fills  : 
Thou  mak'st  them  soft  with  gentle  showers, 
lu  which  a  blest  increase  distils. 

3  Thy  goodness  does  the  circling  year 

With  fresh  returns  of  plenty  crown  ; 
And  where  thy  glorious  paths  appear, 
The  fruitful  clouds  drop  fatness  down. 

4  They  drop  on  barren  deserts,  changed 

By  them  to  pastures  fresh  and  green : 
The  hills  about,  in  order  ranged, 
In  beauteous  robes  of  joy  are  seen. 

5  Large  flocks  with  fleecy  wool  adorn 

The  cheerful  downs  :"  the  valleys  bring 
A  plenteous  crop  of  full-ear'd  corn, 
And  seem,  for  joy,  to  shout  and  sing. 

SELECTION  51. 

From  the  hsvi.  Psalm  of  David. 

PART  I.    C.  M. 

IET  all  the  lands,  with  shouts  of  joy, 
J  To  Gad  their  voices  raise  ; 
Sing  psalms  in  honour  of  his  Name, 
And  spread  his  glorious  praise. 

2  And  let  them  say.  How  dreadful,  Lord, 

In  all  thy  works  art  thou  ! 
To  thy  great  power  thy  stubborn  foes 
Shall  all  be  forced  to  bow. 

3  Through  all  the  earth  the  nations  round 

Shall  thee  their  God  confess  : 
And.  with  glad  hymns,  their  awful  dread 
Of  thy  great  Name  express. 

4  O  come,  behold  the  works  of  God, 

And  then  with  me  you'll  own, 
That  he  to  all  the  sons  of  men 
Has  wondrous  judgments  shown. 

5  O  all  ye  nations,  bless  our  God, 

And  loudly  speak  his  praise  ; 
Who  keeps  our  souls  alive,  and  still 
Confirms  our  steadfast  ways. 

PART  II.    C.  M. 

1  Ml*  offerings  to  God's  house  I'l  bring, 

And  there  my  vows  will  pay. 
Which  I  with  solemn  zeal  did  make 
In  trouble's  dismal  day. 

2  O  come,  all  ye  that  fear  the  Lord, 

Attend  with  heedful  care  ; 
Whilst  I  what  God  for  me  has  dona 
With  grateful  joy  declare. 

3  As  I  before  his  aid  implored, 

So  now  I  praise  his  Name  ; 


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But,  if  my  heart  to  sin  incline, 
My  prayer  will  God  disclaim. 

4  But  God  to  me,  whene'er  I  cried, 

His  gTacious  ear  did  bend  ; 

And  to  the  voice  of  my  request 

With  constant  love  attend. 

5  Then  bless'd  for  ever  be  my  God, 

Who  never,  when  I  pray, 
Withholds  his  mercy  from  my  soul, 
Nor  turns  his  face  away. 

SELECTION  52.     S.  M. 
Trom  the  lxvii.   Psalm  of  David. 

TO  bless  thy  chosen  race, 
In  mercy,  Lord,  incline  ; 
And  cause  the  brightness  of  thy  face 
On  all  thy  saints  to  shine  : 

2  That  so  thy  wondrous  way 

May  through  the  world  be  known  ; 
While  distant  lands  their  tribute  pay, 
And  thy  salvation  own. 

3  Let  differing  nations  join 

To  celebrate  thy  fame  ; 
Let  all  the  world,  O  Lord,  combine 
To  praise  thy  glorious  Name. 

4  O  let  them  shout  and  sing, 

With  joy  and  pious  mirth  ; 
For  thou,  the  righteous  Judge  and  King, 
Shalt  govern  all  the  earth. 

5  Let  differing  nations  join 

To  celebrate  thy  fame  ; 
Let  all  the  world,  O  Lord,  combine 
To  praise  thy  glorious  Name. 

6  Then  God  upon  our  land 

Shall  constant  blessings  shower  ; 
And  all  the  world  in  awe  shall  stand 
Of  bis  resistless  power. 

SELECTION  53.    L.  M. 

Prom  the  Lsviii.   Psalm  of  David. 

THE  servants  of  Jehovah's  will 
His  favour's  gentle  beams  enjoy  ; 
Their  upright  hearts  let  gladness  fill, 
And  cheerful  songs  their  tongues  employ. 

2  To  him  your  voice  in  anthems  raise, 

Jehovah's  awful  name  he  bears  ; 
In  him  rejoice,  extol  his  praise, 
Who  rides  upon  high-rolling  spheres. 

3  His  chariots  numberless,  his  powers 

Are  heavenly  hosts,  that  wait  his  will ; 
His  presence  now  fills  Sion's  towers, 
As  once  it  honour'd  Sinai's  hill. 

4  Ascending  high,  in  triumph  thou 

Captivity  hast  captive  led, 
And  on  thy  people  didst  bestow 
Thy  gifts  and  graces  freely  shed. 

5  E'en  rebels  shall  partake  thy  grace, 

And  humble  proselytes  repair 


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To  worship  at  thy  dwelling-place, 
And  all  the  world  pay  homage  there. 

6  For  benefits  each  day  bestow'd, 
Be  daily  his  great  Name  ador'd, 
Who  is  our  Saviour  and  our  God, 
Of  life  and  death  the  sovereign  Lord. 

SELECTION  54. 

Prom  the  lxix.  Psalm  of  David. 

PART  I.     L.  M. 

SAVE  me,  O  God,  from  waves  that  roll, 
And  press  to  overwhelm  my  soul : 
"With  painful  steps  in  mire  I  tread,, 
And  deluges  o'erflow  my  head. 

2  O  Lord,  to  thee  I  will  repair 
For  help,  with  humble,  timely  prayer ; 
Relieve  me  from  thy  mercy's  store, 
Display  thy  truth's  preserving  power. 

3  From  threat'ning  dangers  me  relieve, 
And  from  the  mire  my  feet  retrieve  ; 
From  all  my  foes  in  safety  keep, 
And  snatch  me  from  the  raging  deep. 

4  Lord,  hear  the  humble  prayer  I  make. 
For  thy  transcending  goodness'  sake  ; 
Relieve  thy  supplicant  once  more 
From  thy  abounding  mercy's  store. 

5  Reproach  and  grief  have  broke  my  heart  j 
I  look'd  for  some  to  take  my  part, 
To  pity,  or  relieve  my  pain  ; 
Bat  look'd,  alas!  for  both  in  vain. 

6  With  hunger  pined,  for  food  I  call, 
Instead  of  food  they  give  me  gall  ; 
And  when  with  thirst  my  spirits  sink, 
They  give  me  vinegar  to  drink. 

7  For  new  afflictions  they  procur'd 
For  him  who  had  thy  stripes  endur'd  ; 
And  made  the  wounds  thy  scourge  had  torn, 
To  bleed  afresh  with  sharper  scorn. 

PART  II.     L.  JVT. 

1  My  eoul,  howe'er  distress'd  and  poor, 
Thy  strong  salvation  shall  restore  ; 
Thy  power  with  songs  I'll  then  proclaim, 
And  celebrate  with  thanks  thy  Name. 

2  Our  God  shall  this  more  highly  prize 
Than  herds  or  flocks  in  sacrifice  ; 
Which  humble  saints  with  joy  shall  see, 
And  hope  for  like  redress  with  me. 

3  For  God  regards  the  poor's  complaint, 
And  frees  the  captive  from  restraint : 
Let  heaven,  earth,  sea,  their  voices  raise, 
And  all  the  world  resound  his  praise. 

SELECTION  55.    C.  M. 

From  the  Lsxi.   Psalm  of  David. 

IN  thee  I  put  my  steadfast  trust, 
Defend  me,  Lord,  from  shame  : 
Incline  thine  ear,  and  save  my  soul, 
For  righteous  is  thy  Name. 

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2  Be  thou  my  strong  abiding-place, 

To  which  I  may  resort  : 
Thy  promise,  Lord,  is  my  defence, 
Thou  art  my  rock  and  fort. 

3  My  steadfast  and  unchanging  hope, 

Shall  on  thy  power  depend  ; 

And  I  in  grateful  songs  of  praise 

My  time  to  come  will  spend. 

4  Thy  righteous  acts  and  saving  health 

My  mouth  shall  still  declare  ; 
Unable  yet  to  count  them  all, 
Though  summ'd  with  utmost  care. 

5  While  God  vouchsafes  me  his  support, 

I'll  in  his  strength  go  on  ; 
All  other  righteousness  disclaim, 
And  mention  his  alone. 

6  Thou,  Lord,  hast  taught  me  from  my  youth, 

To  praise  thy  glorious  Name  ; 
And  ever  since,  thy  wondrous  works 
Have  been  my  constant  theme. 

7  Therefore,  with  psaltery  and  harp, 

Thy  truth,  O  Lord,  I'll  praise  ; 
To  thee,  the  God  of  Jacob's  race, 
My  voice  in  anthems  raise. 

8  Then  joy  shall  fill  my  mouth,  and  songs 

Employ  my  cheerful  voice  ; 
My  grateful  soul,  by  thee  redeem'd, 
Shall  in  thy  strength  rejoice. 

SELECTION  56.   C.  M. 

From  the  lxxii.   Psalm  of  David. 

LO  !  hills  and  mountains  shall  bring  forth 
The  happy  fruits  of  peace  ; 
Which  all  the  land  shall  own  to  be 
The  work  of  righteousness  : 

2  While  David's  Son  our  needy  race 

Shall  rule  with  gentle  sway  ; 
And  from  their  humble  neck  shall  take 
Oppressive  yokes  away. 

3  In  every  heart  thy  awful  fear 

Shall  then  be  rooted  fast, 
As  long  as  sun  and  moon  endure, 
Or  time  itself  shall  last. 

4  He  shall  descend  like  rain,  that  cheers 

The  meadow's  second  birth  ; 
Or  like  warm  showers,  whose  gentle  drops 
Refresh  the  thirsty  earth. 

5  In  his  blest  days  the  just  and  good 

Shall  spring  up  all  around  : 
The  happy  land  shall  every  where 
With  endless  peace  abound. 

6  His  uncontroll'd  dominion  shall 

From  sea  to  sea  extend  ; 
Begin  at  proud  Euphrates'  stream, 
At  nature's  limits  end. 

7  To  him  the  savage  nations  round 

.  Shall  bow  their  servile  heads  ; 


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His  vanquish'd  foes  shall  lick  the  dust, 
Where  he  his  conquest  spreads. 

8  The  kings  of  Tarshish  and  the  isles 

Shall  costly  presents  bring  ; 
From  spicy  Sheba  gifts  shall  come,' 
And  wealthy  Saba's  king. 

9  To  him  shall  every  king  on  earth 

His  humble  homage  pay  ; 
And  differing  nations  gladly  join 
To  own  his  righteous  sway. 

10  For  he  shall  set  the  needy  free, 

When  they  for  succour  cry  ; 
Shall  save  the  helpless  and  the  poor, 
And  all  their  wants  supply. 

11  For  him  shall  constant  prayer  bo  made, 

Through  all  his  prosperous  days  : 
His  just  dominion  shall  afford 
A  lasting  theme  of  praise. 

12  The  memory  of  his  glorious  Name 

Through  endless  years  shall  run  ; 
His  spotless  fame  shall  shine  as  bright 
And  lasting  as  the  sun. 

13  In  him  the  nations  of  the  world 

Shall  be  completely  bless'd, 
And  his  unbounded  happiness 
By  every  tongue  confess 'd. 

14  Then  bless'd  be  God,  the  mighty  Lord, 

The  God  whom  Israel  fears  ; 
Who  only  wondrous  in  his  works 
Beyond  compare,  appears. 

15  Let  earth  be  with  his  glory  fill'd, 

For  ever  bless  his  Name  ; 
Whilst  to  his  praise  the  listening  world 
Their  glad  assent  proclaim. 

SELECTION  57.    L.  M. 
Prom  the  Lsxiii.   Psalm  of  David. 

THY  presence,  Lord,  hath  me  supplied, 
Thou  my  right  hand  support  dost  give  • 
Thou  first  shalt  with  thy  counsel  guide, 
And  then  to  glory  me  receive. 

2  Whom  then  in  heaven,  but  thee  alone, 

Have  I,  whose  favour  I  require  ? 
Throughout  the  spacious  earth  there's  none, 
Compared  with  thee,  that  I  desire. 

3  My  trembling  flesh  and  aching  heart 

May  often  fail  to  succour  me  ; 
But  God  shall  inward  strength  impart,      N 
And  my  eternal  portion  be. 

4  For  they  that  far  from  thee  remove 

Shall  into  sudden  ruin  fall ; 
If  after  other  gods  they  rove, 
Thy  vengeance  shall  destroy  them  all. 

5  But  as  for  me,  'tis  good  and  just 

That  I  should  still  to  God  repair  ; 
In  him  I  always  put  my  trust, 
And  will  his  wondrous  works  declare* 


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SELECTION  58.    C.  M. 
From  the  lxxiv.  Psalm  of  David. 

THINE  is  the  cheerful  day,  O  Lord  ; 
Thine  the  return  of  night; 
Thou  hast  prepared  the  glorious  sun, 
And  every  feebler  light. 

2  By  thee  the  borders  of  the  earth 
In  perfect  order  stand  ; 
The  summer's  warmth,  and  winter's  cold, 
Attend  on  thy  command. 

SELECTION  59.    IV.  1. 
From  the  lxxvi.  Psalm  of  David. 

THE  Name  of  our  God 
In  Israel  is  known  ; 
His  mansion  beloved 

Is  Sion  alone  : 
There  broke  he  the  arrows 

The  enemy  hurl'd. 
And  honour'd  his  mountain 
Above  all  the  world. 

2  The  pride  of  thy  foes 

Is  turn'd  to  thy  praise  ; 
Their  fierceness  o'erruled 

Thy  providence  sways  ; 
Their  sin  overflowing 

Thy  power  will  restrain  ; 
Thy  arm  on  the  wicked 

New  glory  will  gain. 

3  Ye  nations,  to  God 

Yow  homage  sincere ; 
Devote  to  him  gifts. 

Love,  worship,  and  fear  : 
Before  him.  ye  mighty, 

Your  spirits  repress  ; 
Ye  high,  and  ye  humble, 

His  wonders  confess  I 

SELECTION  60.    CM. 
From  the  Ixxriii.  Psalm  of  David. 

HEAR,  O  my  people  ;  to  my  law 
Devout  attention  lend  : 
Let  the  instruction  of  my  month 
Deep  in  your  hearts  descend. 

2  My  tongue  shall  oracles  proclaim 

Which  ancient  times  have  known  ; 
The  truths  which  our  forefathers'  care 
To  us  has  handed  down. 

3  We  will  not  hide  them  from  our  sons, 

Our  offspring  shall  be  taught 
The  praises  of  the  Lord,  whose  strength 
Has  works  of  wonder  wrought. 

4  For  Jacob  he  his  law  ordain'd, 

His  league  with  Israel  made  ; 
With  charge  to  be  from  age  to  age, 
From  race  to  race,  convey  "d  : 

5  That  generations  yet  to  come 

Should  to  their  unborn  heirs 

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Religiously  transmit  the  same, 
And  they  again  to  theirs. 

6  To  teach  them  that  in  God  alone 
Their  hope  securely  stands  ; 
That  they  should  ne'er  his  works  forget, 
But  keep  his  just  commands. 

SELECTION  61.    L.  M. 
Prom  the  Ixxx.  Psalm  of  David. 

OTHOU  whom  heavenly  hosts  obey, 
How  long  shall  thy  fierce  anger  burn  ? 
How  long  thy  suffering  people  pray, 
And  to  their  prayers  have  no  return  ? 

2  Thou  brought'st  a  vine  from  Egypt's  land  ; 
And,  casting  out  the  heathen  race, 

Didst  plant  it  with  thine  own  right  hand, 
And  firmly  fix  it  in  their  place. 

3  Before  it  thou  preparedst  the  way, 
And  mad'st  it  take  a  lasting  root  ; 

Which,  bless'd  with  thy  indulgent  ray, 
O'er  all  the  land  did  widely  shoot. 

4  The  hills  were  cover'd  with  its  shade, 
Its  goodly  boughs  did  cedars  seem  ; 

Its  branches  to  the  sea  were  spread, 
And  reach'd  to  proud  Euphrates'  stream. 

5  To  thee,  O  God  of  hosts,  we  pray, 
Thy  wonted  goodness,  Lord,  renew  r 

From  heaven,  thy  throne,  this  vine  survey, 
And  her  sad  state  with  pity  view. 

6  Behold  the  vineyard  made  by  thee, 
Which  thy  right  hand  did  guard  so  long  ; 

And  keep  that  branch  from  danger  free, 
Which  for  thyself  thou  mad'st  so  strong. 

7  Do  thou  convert  us,  Lord,  do  thou 
The  lustre  of  thy  face  display  ; 

And  all  the  ills  we  suffer  now, 
Like  scatter 'd  clouds,  shall  pass  away. 

SELECTION  62.    CM. 

Prom  the  lxxxL   Psalm  of  David. 

TO  God,  our  never-failing  strength, 
With  loud  applauses  sing  : 
And  jointly  make  a  cheerful  noise 
To  Jacob's  awful  King. 

2  Compose  a  hymn  of  praise,  and  touch 
Your  instruments  of  joy  ; 

Let  psalteries  and  tuneful  harps 
Your  grateful  skill  employ. 

3  Let  trumpets  at  the  festival 
Their  joyful  voices  raise, 

To  celebrate  th'  appointed  time, 
The  solemn  day  of  praise. 

4  For  this  a  statute  was  of  old, 
Which  Jacob's  God  decreed 

To  be  with  pious  care  observed, 
By  Israel's  chosen  seed. 

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8ELECTION  63.     C.  M. 
From  the  lrxxiv.   Psalm   of  David. 

OGOD  of  hosts,  the  mighty  Lord, 
How  lovely  is  the  place, 
Where  thou,  enthroned  in  glory,  Ehcw'st 
The  brightness  of  thy  face  ! 

2  My  longing  soul  faints  with  desire 

To  view  thy  blest  abode  ; 
My  panting  heart  and  flesh  cry  out 
For  thee,  the  living  God. 

3  The  birds,  more  happy  far  than  I, 

Around  thy  temple  throng  ; 
Securely  there  they  build,  and  there 
Securely  hatch  their  young. 

4  O  Lord  of  hosts,  my  King  and  God, 

How  highly  bless 'd  are  they, 
"Who  in  thy  temple  always  dwell, 
And  there  thy  praise  display  I 

6  Thrice  happy  they,  whose  choice  has  thee 
Their  sure  protection  made, 
Who  long  to  tread  the  sacred  ways 
That  to  thy  dwelling  lead  ! 

6  Who  pass  through  parch'd  and  thirsty  vales, 

Yet  no  refreshment  want ; 
Their  pools  are  fill'd  with  rain,  which  thou 
At  their  request  dost  grant. 

7  Thus  they  proceed  from  strength  to  strength. 

And  still  approach  more  near  ; 
Till  all  on  Sion's  holy  mount 
Before  their  God  appear. 

8  Within  thy  courts  one  single  day 

'Tis  better  to  attend, 
Than,  Lord,  in  any  other  place 
A  thousand  days  to  spend. 

9  Much  rather  in  God's  house  wDl  I 

The  meanest  office  take, 
Than  in  the  wealthy  tents  of  sin 
My  pompous  dwelling  make. 

10  For  God,  who  is  our  san  and  shield, 

Will  grace  and  glory  give  : 
And  no  good  thing  will  he  withhold 
From  them  that  justly  live. 

11  Thou  God,  whom  heavenly  hosts  obey, 

How  highly  bless'd  is  he, 
Whose  hope  and  trust,  securely  placed, 
Are  still  reposed  on  thee! 

SELECTION  64.    CM. 
Prom  the  lxxxv.   Psalm  of  David. 

OGOD  our  Saviour,  all  our  hearts 
To  thy  obedience  turn  ; 
That,  quench'd  with  our  repenting  tears, 
Thy  wrath  no  more  may  burn. 

2  For  why  should'st  thou  be  angry  still, 
And  wrath  so  long  retain  ? 
Revive  us,  Lord,  and  let  thy  saints 
Thy  wonted  comfort  gain. 

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3  Thy  gracious  favour,  Lord,  display, 

Which  we  have  long  implored  ; 
And,  for  thy  wondrous  mercy's  sake, 
Thy  wonted  aid  afford. 

4  Gods  answer  patiently  I'll  wait ; 

For  he  with  glad  success, 
If  they  no  more  to  folly  turn, 
His  mourning  saints  will  bless. 

5  To  all  that  fear  God's  holy  Name 

His  sure  salvation's  near  ; 
His  glory  in  our  happy  land 
For  ever  shall  appear. 

8  For  mercy  now  with  truth  is  join'd  ; 
And  righteousness  with  peace, 
Like  kind  companions,  absent  long, 
With  friendly  arms  embrace. 

7  Truth  from  the  earth  shall  spring,  whilst  heaves 
Shall  streams  of  justice  pour  ; 
And  God,  from  whom  all  goodness  flows, 
Shall  endless  plenty  shower. 

S  Before  him  righteousness  shall  march, 
And  his  just  paths  prepare  ; 
While  we  his  holy  steps  pursue 
With  constant  zeal  and  care. 

SELECTION  65.    CM. 
Trom  the  lxxxvL  Pfcalm  of  DaTid 

TO  my  complaint,  O  Lord  my  God, 
Thy  gracious  ear  incline  ; 
Hear  me,  distress'd,  and  destitute 
Of  all  relief  but  thine. 

2  Do  thou,  O  God,  preserve  my  sotJ, 

That  does  thy  Name  adore  ; 
Thy  servant  keep,  and  him  whose  trast 
Relies  on  thee,  restore. 

3  To  me,  who  daily  thee  invoke, 

Thy  mercy,  Lord,  extend  ; 
Befresh  thy  servant's  soul,  whose  hopes 
On  thee  alone  depend. 

4  Thou,  Lord,  art  good  ;  nor  only  good, 

But  prompt  to  pardon  too  ; 
Of  plenteous  mercy,  to  all  those 
Who  for  thy  mercy  sue. 

5  To  my  repeated  humble  prayer, 

O  Lord,  attentive  be  ; 
When  troubled,  I  on  thee  will  call, 
For  thou  wilt  answer  me. 

6  Among  the  gods  there's  none  like  thee, 

O  Lord,  alone  divine  ! 
To  thee  as  much  inferior  they, 
As  are  their  works  to  thine. 

7  Therefore  their  great  Creator,  thee 

The  nations  shall  adore  ; 
Their  long-misguided  prayers  and  praise 
To  thy  bless'd  Name  restore. 

8  All  shall  confess  thee  great,  and  great 

The  wonders  thou  hast  done  ; 


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Confess  thee  God,  the  God  supreme, 
Confess  thee  God  alone. 

9  Teach  me  thy  way,  O  Lord,  and  I 

From  truth  shall  ne'er  depart ; 
In  reverence  to  thy  sacred  Name 
Devoutly  fix  my  heart. 

10  Thee  will  I  praise,  O  Lord  my  God, 

Praise  thee  with  heart  sincere  ; 
And  to  thy  everlasting:  Name 
Eternal  trophies  rear'. 

11  Thy  boundless  mercy  shown  to  me 

Transcends  my  power  to  tell  ; 
For  thou  hast  oft  redeem'd  my  soul 
From  lowest  deeps  of  hell. 

12  And  thou  thy  constant  goodneBS  didst 

To  my  assistance  bring  ; 
Ofpatience,  mercy,  and  of  truth, 
Thou  everlasting  spring  ! 

SELECTION  66.    II.  3. 
From  the  lxxxvii.  Psalm  of  David. 

GOD'S  temple  crowns  the  holy  mount, 
The  Lord  there  condescends  to  dwell : 
His  Sions  gates,  in  his  account. 

Our  Israel's  fairest  tents  excel  : 
Yea,  glorious  things  of  thee  we  sing, 
O  city  of  th'  Almighty  King  ! 

5  Of  honour'd  Sion  we  aver, 

Illustrious  throngs  from  her  proceed  *, 
Th'  Almighty  shall  establish  her, 
And  shall  enrol  her  holy  seed  : 
Yea,  for  his  people  he  shall  count 
The  children  of  his  favour'd  mount. 

3  He'll  Sion  find  with  numbers  rill'd 
Who  celebrate  his  matchless  praise  ; 
Who,  here,  in  hallelujahs  skill'd, 

In  heaven  their  harps  and  hymns  shall  raise  : 
O  Sion,  seat  of  Israel's  King, 
Be  mine  to  drink  thy  living  spring ! 

SELECTION  67.    L.  M. 

Prom  the  lxxxviii.  Psalm  of  David. 

GOD  of  my  Life,  O  Lord  most  high, 
To  thee  by  day  and  night  I  cry  ; 
Vouchsafe  my  mournful  voice  to  hear, 
To  my  distress  incline  thine  ear. 

2  Like  those  whose  strength  and  hopes  are  fled, 
They  number  me  among  the  dead  ; 
Like  those  who,  shrouded  in  the  grave, 
For  thee  no  more  remembrance  have. 

3  Wilt  thou  by  miracle  revive 
The  dead,  whom  thou  forsook'st  alive  ? 
Shall  the  mute  grave  thy  love  confess, 
A  mouldering  tomb  thy  faithfulness  ? 

4  To  thee,  O  Lord,  I  cry  forlorn, 
My  prayer  prevents  the  early  mom  : 
Why  hast  thou,  Lord,  my  soul  forsook, 
Nor  once  vouchsafed  a  gracious  look  ? 

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5  Companions  dear,  and  friends  beloved, 
Far  from  my  sight  thou  hast  removed  : 
God  of  my  life,  O  Lord  most  high, 
Vouchsafe  to  hear  my  mournful  cry  ! 

SELECTION  68.    L.M. 
Prom  the  lxxxix.  Psalm  of  David. 

THY  mercies,  Lord,  shall  be  my  song, 
My  song  on  them  shall  ever  dwell ; 
To  ages  yet  unborn,  my  tongue 
Thy  never-failing  truth  shall  tell. 

2  I  have  affirm'd,  and  still  maintain, 

Thy  mercy  shall  for  ever  last  ; 
Thy  truth,  that  does  the  heavens  sustain, 
Like  them  6hall  stand  for  ever  fast. 

3  Thus  spak'st  thou  by  thy  prophet's  voice : 

"With  David  I  a  league  have  made  ; 
To  him,  my  servant  and  my  choice, 
By  solemn  oath  this  grant  convey'd  : 

4  "While  earth,  and  seas,  and  skies  endure, 

Thy  seed  shall  in  my  sight  remain  ; 
To  them  thy  throne  I  will  ensure, 
They  shall  to  endless  ages  reign." 

5  For  such  stupendous  truth  and  love, 

Both  heaven  and  earth  just  praises  owe, 
By  choirs  of  angels  sung  above, 
And  by  assembled  saints  below. 

6  What  seraph  of  celestial  birth 

To  vie  with  Israel's  God  shall  dare? 
Or  who  among  the  gods  of  earth 
With  our  Almighty  Lord  compare  ? 

7  With  reverence  and  religious  dread, 

His  saints  should  to  his  temple  press  ; 
His  fear  through  all  their  hearts  should  spread, 
Who  his  almighty  Name  confess. 

8  Lord  God  of  armies,  who  can  boast 

Of  strength  or  power  like  thine  renown'd  ? 
Of  such  a  numerous,  faithful  host, 
As  that  which  does  thy  throne  surround  ? 

9  Thou  dost  the  lawless  sea  control, 

And  change  the  prospect  of  the  deep  ; 
Thou  mak'st  the  sleeping  billows  roll  ; 
Thou  mak'st  the  rolling  billows  sleep. 

10  In  thee  the  sovereign  right  remains 

Of  earth  and  heaven  ;  thee,  Lord,  alone, 
The  world,  and  all  that  it  contains, 
Their  Maker  and  Preserver  own. 

11  Thine  arm  is  mighty,  strong  thy  hand, 

Yet,  Lord,  thou  dost  with  justice  reign; 
Possess'd  of  absolute  command, 
Thou  truth  and  mercy  dost  maintain. 

12  Happy,  thrice  happy  they,  who  hear 

Thy  sacred  trumpet's  joyful  sound  ; 
Who* may  at  festivals  appear. 
With  thy  most  glorious  presence  crown'd. 

13  Thy  saints  shall  always  be  o'erjoy'd, 

Who  on  thy  sacred  Name  rely  ; 


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And,  in  thy  righteousness  employ'd, 
Above  their  foes  be  raised  on  high. 

1-1  For  in  thy  strength  they  shall  advance, 

Whose  conquests  from  thy  favour  spring  t 
The  Lord  of  hosts  is  our  defence, 
And  Israel's  God  our  Israels  King. 

SELECTION"  69. 

From  the  xc.   Psalm  of  David. 

PART  I.    C.  M. 

OLORD,  the  saviour  and  defence 
Of  us  thy  chosen  race, 
From  age  to  age  thou  still  hast  been 
Our  sure  abiding-place. 

2  Before  thou  brought 'st  the  mountains  forth, 

Or  th'  earth  and  world  didst  frame, 
Thou  always  wast  the  mighty  God, 
And  ever  art  the  same. 

3  Thou  turnest  man,  O  Lord,  to  dust, 

Of  which  he  first  was  made  ; 
And  when  thou  speak'st  the  word,  •  Return,' 
'Tis  instantly  obey'd. 

4  For  in  thy  sight  a  thousand  years 

Are  like  a  day  that's  past ; 
Or  like  a  watch  in  dead  of  night, 
Whose  hours  unminded  waste. 

5  Thou  sweep'st  us  off  as  with  a  flood, 

We  vanish  hence  like  dreams  :  — 
At  first  we  grow  like  grass,  that  feels 
The  sun's  reviving  beams  ; 

6  But  howsoever  fresh  and  fair 

Its  morning  beauty  6hows, 
'Tis  all  cut  down,  and  wither'd  quite, 
Before  the  evening  close. 

7  We  by  thine  anger  are  consumed, 

And  by  thy  wrath  dismay'd  ; 
Our  public  crimes  and  secret  sins 
Before  thy  sight  are  laid. 

8  Beneath  thine  anger's  sad  effects 

Our  drooping  days  we  spend  ; 
Our  unregarded  years  break  off, 
Like  tales  that  quickly  end. 

9  Our  term  of  time  is  seventy  years, 

An  age  that  few  survive  ;  * 
But  if,  -with  more  than  common  strength 
To  eighty  we  arrive — 

10  Yet  then  our  boasted  strength  decays, 
To  sorrow  turn'd  and  pain  : 
So  soon  the  slender  thread  is  cut, 
And  we  no  more  remain. 

PART  II.    C.  M. 

1  But  who  thin?  anger's  dread  effects 

Does,  as  he  ought,  revere  ? 
And  yet  thy  wrath  does  fall  or  rise, 
As  more  or  less  we  fear. 

2  So  teach  us.  Lord,  th'  uncertain  sum 

Of  our  short  days  to  mind, 


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That  to  true  wisdom  all  our  hearts 
May  ever  be  inclined. 

3  O  to  thy  servants,  Lord,  return, 

And  speedily  relent  : 
As  we  of  our  misdeeds,  do  thou 
Of  our  j  ust  doom  repent. 

4  To  satisfy  and  cheer  our  souls, 

Thy  early  mercy  send  ; 
That  we  may  all  our  days  to  come 
In  joy  and  comfort  spend. 

5  To  all  thy  servants,  Lord,  let  this 

Thy  wondrous  work  be  known  ; 
And  to  our  offspring  yet  unborn, 
Thy  glorious  power  be  shown. 

6  Let  thy  bright  rays  upon  us  shine, 

Give  thou  our  work  success  ; 
The  glorious  work  we  have  in  hand 
Do  thou  vouchsafe  to  bless. 

SELECTION  70. 
Prom  the  xci.  Psalm  of  David. 
PART  I.    II.  2. 

HE  that  has  God  his  guardian  made, 
Shall  under  the  Almighty's  shade 
Secure  and  undisturb'd  abide  : 
Thus  to  my  soul  of  him  I'll  say, 
He  is  my  fortress  and  my  stay, 
My  God,  in  whom  I  will  confide. 

2  His  tender  love  and  watchful  care 
Shall  free  thee  from  the  fowler's  snare, 

And  from  the  noisome  pestilence  ; 
He  over  thee  his  wings  shall  spread, 
And  cover  thy  unguarded  head  ; 

His  truth  shall  be  thy  strong  defence. 

3  No  terrors  that  surprise  by  night 
Shall  thy  undaunted  courage  fright, 

Nor  deadly  shafts  that  fly  by  day  ; 
Nor  plague  of  unknown  rise,  that  kills 
In  darkness,  nor  infectious  ills 

That  in  the  burning  noon-tide  slay. 

4  Because,  with  well-placed  confidence, 
Thou  mak'st  the  Lord  thy  sure  defence, 

Thy  refuge,  even  God  most  high  ; 
Therefore  no  ill  on  thee  shall  come, 
Nor  to  thy  heaven-protected  home 

Shall  overwhelming  plagues  draw  nigh. 

PART  II.    III.  a 

1  Got)  shall  charge  his  angel  legions 
Watch  and  ward  o'er  thee  to  keep  ; 
Though  thou  walk  through  hostile  regions, 
Though  in  desert  wilds  thou  sleep. 


2  On  the  lion  vainly  roaring, 

On  his  young,  thy  foot  shall  tread  ; 
And,  the  dragon's  den  exploring, 
Thou  shalt  bruise  the  serpent's  head. 

3  Since,  with  pure  and  firm  affection, 

Thou  on  God  hast  set  thy  love, 


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With  the  wings  of  his  protection 
He  will  shield  thee  from  above. 

A  Thou  shalt  call  on  him  in  trouble, 
He  will  hearken,  he  will  save  ; 
Here  for  grief  reward  thee  double. 
Crown  with  life  beyond  the  grave- 

SELECTION  71.    CL  M. 

From  the  xcii.  Fsahn  «f  David. 

HOW  good  and  pleasant  must  it  be 
To  thank  the  Lord  most  high  ; 
And  with  repeated  hymns  of  praise 
His  name  to  magnify  ! 

2  With  every  morning's  early  dawn 

His  goodness  to  relate  ; 
And  of  his  constant  truth,  each  night. 
The  glad  effects  repeat  ! 

3  To  ten-string'd  instruments  we'll  sing;, 

With  tuneful  psalteries  join'd  ; 
And  to  the  harp  with  solemn  sounds, 
For  sacred  use  design'd. 

4  For  through  thy  wondrous  works,  O  Lord, 

Thou  mak'st  my  heart  rejoice  ; 
The  thoughts  of  them  shall  make  me  glad, 
And  shout  with  cheerful  voice. 

5  How  wondrous  are  thy  works,  O  Lord ! 

How  deep  are  thy  decrees  ! 
Whose  winding  tracks,  in  secret  laid, 
No  careless  sinuer  sees. 

6  He  little  thinks,  when  wicked  men, 

Like  grass,  look  fresh  and  gay, 
How  soon  their  short-lived  splendour  must 
For  ever  pass  away. 

7  But  thou,  my  God,  art  still  most  high  ; 

And  all  thy  lofty  foes, 
Who  thought  they  might  securely  sin, 
Shall  be  o'erwhelm'd  with  woes. 

8  But  righteous  men,  like  rising  palms, 

Shall  grow  and  flourish  still  ; 
Thy  flock  shall  spread,  like  cedars  choice, 
On  Lebanon's  high  hill. 

9  These,  planted  in  the  house  of  God, 

Within  his  courts  shall  thrive  ; 
Their  vigour  and  their  lustre  both. 
Shall  in  old  age  revive. 

10  Thus  will  the  Lord  his  justice  show ; 

And  God,  my  strong  defence, 
Shall  due  rewards  to  all  the  world 
Impartially  dispense. 

SELECTION  72.    L.  M. 
From  the  xciii.  Fsalm  of  David. 
^X7ITH  glory  clad,  with  strength  array'd, 
**    The  Lord,  that  o'er  all  nature  reigns, 
The  world's  foundation  strongly  laid, 
And  the  vast  fabric  still  sustains. 

2  How  surely  stablish'd  is  thy  throne  ! 
Which  shall  no  change  or  period  see  ; 


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For  thoa,  O  Lord,  and  thou  alone. 
Art  God  from  all  eternity. 

3  The  floods,  O  Lord,  lift  up  their  voice, 

And  toss  the  troubled  waves  on  high; 
But  God  above  can  still  their  noise, 
And  make  the  angry  sea  comply. 

4  Thy  promise,  Lord,  is  ever  sure, 

And  they  that  in  thy  house  would  dwell, 
,  That  happy  station  to  secure, 
Must  still  in  holiness  excel. 

SELECTION  73. 

From  the  xoiv.  Pialm  of  David. 

PART  I.    C.  M. 

SAY  ye,  the  Lord  shall  not  regard, 
Shall  not  your  sins  discern  ? 
Take  heed,  ve  foolish  and  unwise; 
When  will  ye  wisdom  learn  ? 

2  Can  He  be  deaf,  who  form'd  the  ear, 

Or  blind  who  framed  the  eye  ? 
Shall  earth's  great  Judge  not  punish  those 
Who  his  known  will  defy  ? 

3  He  fathoms  ail  the  hearts  of  men, 

To  him  their  thoughts  lie  bare  ; 
His  eye  surveys  them  all,  and  sees 
How  vain  their  counsels  are. 

PART  IL    C.  M. 

1  Bless'T)  is  the  man,  whom  thou,  O  Lord, 

In  kindness  dost  chastise, 
And  by  thy  sacred  rules  to  walk 
Dost  lovingly  advise. 

2  This  man  shall  rest  and  safety  find 

In  seasons  of  distress  ; 
Whilst  God  prepares  a  pit  for  thoea 
That  stubbornly  transgress. 

3  For  God  will  never  from  his  saints 

His  favour  wholly  take  ; 
His  own  possession  and  his  lot 
He  will  not  quite  forsake. 

4  The  world  shall  yet  confess  thee  just 

In  all  that  thoa  hast  done  ; 
And  those  that  choose  thy  upright  ways 
Shall  in  those  paths  go  on. 

5  Long  since  had  I  in  silence  slept, 

But  that  the  Lord  was  near, 
To  stay  me  when  I  slipp'd  ;  when  sad. 
My  troubled  heart  to  cheer. 

6  My  soul's  defence  is  firmly  placed 

In  God,  the  Lord  most  high  : 
He  is  my  rock,  to  which  I  may 
For  refuge  always  fly. 

SELECTION  74.     L.  M. 
From  the  xcv.  Pealnt  of  Darld. 

OCOMB,  loud  anthems  let  us  sing, 
Loud  thanks  to  our  Almighty  King  ; 
For  we  our  voices  high  shall  raise. 
When  our  salvation's  rock  we  praise. 


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I  Into  his  presence  let  us  haste, 
To  thank  him  for  his  favours  past  ; 
To  him  address,  in  joyful  songs, 
The  praise  that  to  his  Xttme  belongs  : 

t  For  God  the  Lord,  enthroned  in  stata. 
Is  with  unrivall'd  glory  great ; 
A  Kinir  superior  far  to  all 
Whom  gods  the  heathen  falsely  call. 

I  The  deptlis  of  earth  are.  in  his  hand. 
Her  secret  wealth  at  his  command  : 
The  strength  of  hills  that  reach  the  skies. 
Subjected  to  his  empire  lies. 

>  The  rolling  ocean's  vast  abyss 
By  the  same  sovereign  right  is  his, 
' Twas  made  by  his  almighty  hand, 
That  form'd  and  fix'd  the  solid  land 

i  O  let  us  to  his  courts  repair, 
Aud  bow  with  adoration  there  ; 
Down  on  our  knees  devoutly  all 
Before  the  Lord,  our  Maker,  fall. 

For  he's  our  God,  our  Shepherd  he, 
His  flock  and  pasture-sheep  are  we  : 
O  then,  ye  faithful  flock,  to-day 
His  warning  hear,  his  voice  obey. 

SELECTION  75.    II.  8. 
Prom   the  xevi.   Psakn  of  David. 
2ING  to  the  Lord  a  new-made  song  ; 
■^  Let  earth  in  one  assembled  throng 
Her  common  Patron's  praise  resound  . 
Sing  to  the  Lord,  and  bless  his  Name, 
From  day  to  day  his  praise  proclaim, 

Who  us  has  with  salvation  crown'd: 
To  heathen  lands  his  fame  rehearse. 
His  wonders  to  the  universe. 

He's  great,  and  greatly  to  be  praised  ; 
In  majesty  and  glory  raised 

Above  all  other  deities  ; 
For  pageantry  and  idols  all 
Are  they  •whom  gods  the  heathen  call  ; 

He  ouly  rules  who  made  the  6kies  : 
With  majesty  and  honour  crown'd, 
Glory  and  strength  his  throne  surround. 

Be  glory  then  to  him  restored 

By  all  who  have  false  gods  adored  : 

Ascribe  due  honour  to  his  Name, 
Peace-otferings  on  his  altar  lay, 
Before  his  throne  your  homage  pay, 

Which  he,  and  he  alone,  can  claim: 
To  worship  at  his  sacred  court, 
Let  all  the  trembling  world  resort. 

Proclaim  aloud,  Jehovah  reigns. 
Whose  power  the  universe  sustains, 

And  banish'd  justice  will  restore; 
Let  therefore  heaven  new  joys  confess, 
And  heavenly  mirth  let  earth  expresss 

Its  loud  applause  the  ocean  roar, 
Its  mute  inhabitants  rejoice, 
And  for  this  triumph  find  a  voice. 


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5  For  joy  let  fertile  valleys  sing, 
The  cheerful  groves  their  tribute  bring1, 

And  tuneful  harmonies  awake  : 
Behold  !  in  truth  and  justice  clad, 
God  comes  to  j  udge  the  world  he  made, 

And  to  himself  his  throne  to  take  : 
He's  come,  to  judge  the  world  he's  come, 
With  justice  to  reward  and  doom. 

SELECTION  76.    L.  M. 
From  the  scvii.    Psalm  of  David. 

JEHOVAH  reigns,  let  all  the  earth 
In  his  just  government  rejoice  ; 
Let  all  the  lands,  with  sacred  mirth, 
In  his  applause  unite  their  voice. 

2  Darkness  and  clouds  of  awful  shade 

His  dazzling  glory  shroud  in  state  ; 
Judgment  and  righteousness  are  made 
The  habitation  of  his  seat. 

3  For  thou,  O  God,  art  seated  high, 

Above  earth's  potentates  enthron'd  ; 
Thou,  Lord,  unrivall'd  in  the  sky, 
Supreme  by  all  the  gods  art  own'd. 

4  Te  who  to  serve  this  Lord  aspire. 

Abhor  what's  ill,  and  truth  esteem  ; 
He'll  keep  his  servants'  souls  entire, 
And  them  from  wicked  hands  redeem* 

5  For  seeds  are  sown  of  glorious  light, 

A  future  harvest  for  the  just  ; 
And  gladness  for  the  heart  that's  right, 
To  recompense  its  pious  trust. 

6  Eejoice,  ye  righteous,  in  the  Lord  ; 

Memorials  of  his  holiness 
Deep  in  your  faithful  breasts  record, 
And  with  your  thankful  tongues  confess. 

SELECTION  77.     C.  M. 
From  the  xcviii    Psalm  of  David. 

SING  to  the  Lord  a  new-made  song, 
Who  wondrous  things  has  done  ; 
With  his  right  hand  and  holy  arm, 
The  conquest  he  has  won. 

2  The  Lord  has  through  th'  astonish'd  world 

Display'd  his  saving  might, 
And  made  his  righteous  acts  appear 
In  all  the  heathen's  sight. 

3  Of  Israel's  house  his  love  and  truth 

Have  ever  mindful  been  ; 
Wide  earth's  remotest  parts  the  power 
Of  Israel's  God  have  seen. 

4  Let  therefore  earth's  inhabitants 

Their  cheerful  voices  raise, 
And  all  with  universal  joy 
Resound  their  Maker's  praise. 

5  With  harp  and  hymn's  soft  melody, 

Into  the  concert  bring 
The  trum-iet  and  shrill  cornet's  sound, 
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6  Let  the  loud  ocean  roar  her  joy, 

With  all  that  seas  contain  ; 
The  earth  and  her  inhabitants 
Join  concert  with  the  main. 

7  Let  floods  and  torrents  clap  their  hands, 

With  joy  their  homage  pay; 
Let  echoing  vales,  from  hill  to  hill, 
Redoubled  shouts  convey: 

8  To  welcome  down  the  world's  great  Judge, 

Who  does  with  justice  come, 
And  with  impartial  equity, 
Both  to  reward  and  doom. 

SELECTION  78.    C.  M. 
Prom  the  xcix.    Psalm   of   David. 

JEHOVAH  reigns  ;  let  therefore  all 
The  guilty  nations  quake  : 
On  cherubs'  wings  he  sits  enthroned  ; 
Let  earth's  foundations  shake. 

2  On  Sion's  hill  he  keeps  his  court, 

His  palace  makes  her  towers  ; 
And  thence  his  sovereignty  extends 
Supreme  o'er  earthly  powers. 

3  Let  therefore  all  with  praise  address 

His  great  and  dreadful  Name; 
And  with  his  unresisted  might, 
His  holiness  proclaim. 

4  For  truth  and  justice,  in  his  reign, 

Of  strength  and  power  take  place  ; 
His  judgments  are  with  righteousness 
Dispensed  to  Jacob's  race. 

5  Therefore  exalt  the  Lord  our  God, 

Before  his  footstool  fall  ; 
And  with  his  unresisted  might, 
His  holiness  extol. 

6  With  worship  at  his  sacred  courts 

Exalt  our  God  and  Lord  ; 
For  he,  who  only  holy  is, 
Alone  should  be  adored. 

SELECTION  79.    L.  M. 

From  the  c.    Psalm   of  David. 

WITH  one  consent  let  all  the  earth 
To  God  their  cheerful  voices  raise  ; 
Glad  homage  pay  with  awful  mirth, 
And  sing  before  him  songs  of  praise. 

2  Convinced  that  he  is  God  alone, 

From  whom  both  we  and  all  proceed  ; 
We,  whom  he  chooses  for  his  own, 
The  flock  that  he  vouchsafes  to  feed. 

3  O  enter  then  his  temple  gate, 

Thence  to  his  courts  devoutly  press  ; 
And  still  your  grateful  hymns  repeat, 
And  still  his  Name  with  praises  bless, 

4  For  he's  the  Lord,  supremely  good, 

His  mercy  is  for  ever  sure  ; 
His  truth,  which  always  firmly  stood, 
To  endless  ages  shall  endure. 


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SELECTION  80. 

Prom  the  cii.  Psalm  of  David. 

PART  I.    CM. 

T1JHEN  I  pour  out  my  soul  in  prayer, 
*  *   Do  thou,  O  Lord,  attend  ; 
To  thy  eternal  throne  of  grace 
Let  my  sad  cry  ascend. 

2  O  hide  not  thou  thy  glorious  face 

In  times  of  deep  distress  ; 
Incline  thine  ear,  and,  when  I  call, 
My  sorrows  soon  redress. 

3  My  days,  just  hastening  to  their  end, 

Are  like  an  evening  shade  ; 
My  beauty  does,  like  wither'd  grass, 
With  waning  lustre  fade. 

4  But  thine  eternal  state,  O  Lord, 

No  length  of  time  shall  waste  ; 
The  memory  of  thy  wondrous  works 
From  age  to  age  shall  last. 

PART  II.    C.  M. 

1  GrOT>  shall  arise,  and  Sion  view 

With  an  unclouded  face  : 
For  now  her  time  is  come,  his  own 
Appointed  day  of  grace. 

2  The  Name  and  glory  of  the  Lord 

All  heathen  kings  shall  fear, 
When  he  shall  Sion  build  again, 
And  in  full  state  appear. 

3  For  God,  from  his  abode  on  high, 

His  gracious  beams  display'd  ; 
The  Lord  from  heaven,  his  lofty  throne, 
Hath  all  the  earth  survey'd. 

4  That  they,  in  Sion,  where  he  dwells, 

Might  celebrate  his  fame, 
And  through  the  holy  city  sing 
Loud  praises  to  his  Name. 

PART  III.    C.  M. 

1  The  strong  foundations  of  the  earth 

Of  old  by  thee  were  laid  ; 
Thy  hands,  O  Lord,  the  arch  of  heaven 
With  wondrous  skill  have  made. 

2  Whilst  thou  for  ever  shalt  endure, 

They  soon  shall  pass  away  ; 
And,  like  a  garment  often  worn, 
Shall  tarnish  and  decay. 

3  Like  that,  when  thou  ordain'st  their  change, 

To  thy  command  they  bend  ; 
But  thou  continuest  still  the  same, 
Nor  have  thy  years  an  end. 

4  Thou  to  the  children  of  thy  saints 

Shalt  lasting  quiet  give  ; 
Whose  happy  race,  securely  fix'd, 
Shall  in  thy  presence  live. 


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SELECTION  81.    L.  M. 
From  the  ciii.  Psalm  of  David. 

MY  soul,  inspired  with  Bacred  love, 
God's  holy  Name  for  ever  bless  ; 
Of  all  his  favours  mindful  prove, 
And  still  thy  grateful  thanks  express. 

2  'Tis  he  that  all  thy  sins  forgives, 

And  after  sickness-  makes  thee  sound  ; 
From  danger  he  thy  life  retrieves, 
By  him  with  grace  and  mercy  crown'd. 

3  He  with  good  things  thy  mouth  supplies, 

Thy  vigour  eagle-like  restores  ; 
He  to  the  sufferer  promptly  flies, 
Who,  wrong'd,  his  righteous  help  implores. 

4  The  Lord  abounds  with  tender  love, 

And  unexampled  acts  of  grace  ; 
His  waken'd  wrath  doth  slowly  move, 
His  willing  mercy  flies  apace. 

5  God  will  not  always  harshly  chide, 

But  with  his  anger  quickly  part  ; 

And  loves  his  punishments  to  guide 

More  by  his  love  than  our  desert. 

6  As  high  as  heaven  its  arch  extends 

Above  this  little  spot  of  clay, 
So  much  his  boundless  love  transcends 
The  small  respects  that  we  can  pay. 

7  As  far  as  'tis  from  east  to  west, 

So  far  has  he  our  sins  removed  ; 
Who,  with  a  father's  tender  breast, 
Has  such  as  fear  him  always  loved. 

8  For  God,  who  all  our  frame  surveys, 

Considers  that  we  are  but  clay  ; 
How  fresh  soe'er  we  seem,  our  days 
Like  grass  or  flowers  must  fade  away. 

9  Whilst  they  are  nipp'd  with  sudden  blasts, 

Nor  can  we  find  their  former  place, 
God's  faithful  mercy  ever  lasts 

To  those  that  fear  him,  and  their  race. 

10  This  shall  attend  on  such  as  still 

Proceed  in  his  appointed  way ; 
And  who  not  only  know  his  will, 
But  to  it  just  obedience  pay. 

11  The  Lord,  the  universal  King, 

In  heaven  has  fix'd  his  lofty  throne  : 
To  him,  ye  angels,  praises  sing, 

In  whose  great  strength  his  power  is  shown. 

12  Ye  that  his  just  commands  obey, 

And  hear  and  do  his  sacred  will, 
Ye  hosts  of  his,  this  tribute  pay, 
Who  still  what  he  ordains  fulfil. 

13  Let  every  creature  jointly  bless 

The  mighty  Lord  ;  and  thou,  my  heart, 
With  grateful  joy  thy  thanks  express, 
And  in  this  concert  bear  thy  part. 


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SELECTION  82.    S.  M. 

From  the  ciii  Psalm  of  David. 

O  BLESS  the  Lord,  my  soul, 
His  grace  to  thee  proclaim  ; 
And  all  that  is  within  me,  join 
To  bless  his  holy  Name. 

2  O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul, 
His  mercies  bear  in  mind  ; 

Forget  not  all  his  benefits, 
Who  is  to  thee  so  kind. 

3  He  pardons  all  thy  sins, 
Prolongs  thy  feeble  breath  ; 

He  healeth  thine  infirmities, 
And  ransoms  thee  from  death. 

4  He  feeds  thee  with  his  love, 
Upholds  thee  with  his  truth  ; 

And,  like  the  eagle's,  he  renew3 
The  vigour  of  thy  youth. 

5  Then  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul, 
His  grace,  his  love  proclaim  ; 

Let  all  that  is  within  me,  join 
To  bless  his  holy  Name. 

SELECTION  83. 

Trom  the  civ.  Psalm  of  David. 

PART  I.     L.  M. 

BLESS  God,  my  soul ;  thou,  Lord,  alone 
Possessest  empire  without  bounds, 
"With  honour  thou  art  crown'd,  thy  throne 
Eternal  majesty  surrounds. 

2  With  light  thou  dost  thyself  enrobe, 
And  glory  for  a  garment  take  ; 

Heaven's  curtain  stretch  beyond  the  globe, 
Thy  canopy  of  state  to  make. 

3  God  builds  on  liquid  air,  and  forms 
His  palace-chambers  in  the  skies  ; 

The  clouds  his  chariots  are,  and  storms 
The  swift-wing 'd  steeds  with  which  he  flies. 

4  As  bright  as  flame,  as  swift  as  wind, 
His  ministers  heaven's  palace  fill  ; 

They  have  their  sundry  tasks  assign'd, 
All  prompt  to  do  their  sovereign's  will. 

5  In  praising  God  while  he  prolongs 
My  breath,  I  will  that  breath  employ  ; 

And  join  devotion  to  my  songs, 
Sincere,  as  in  him  is  my  joy. 

PART  II.    L.  M. 

1  How  various,  Lord,  thy  works  are  found, 
For  which  thy  wisdom  we  adore  ! 

The  earth  is  with  thy  treasure  crown'd, 
Till  nature's  hand  can  grasp  no  more. 

2  All  creatures,  both  of  6ea  and  land, 
In  sense  of  common  want  agree  ; 

All  wait  on  thy  dispensing  hand, 
And  have  their  daily  alms  from  thee. 

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3  They  gather  what  thy  stores  disperse, 

Without  their  trouble  to  provide  ; 
Thou  op'st  thy  hand,  the  universe, 
The  craving  world,  is  all  supplied. 

4  Thou  for  a  moment  hid'st  thy  face, 

The  numerous  ranks  of  creatures  mourn  ; 
Thou  takst  their  breath,  all  nature's  raca 
Decay,  and  to  their  dust  return. 

5  Again  thou  send'st  thy  Spirit  forth. 

Inspiring  vital  energies  ; 
Nature's  restored  ;  replenish'd  earth, 
Joyous,  her  new  creation  sees. 

6  Thus  through  successive  ages  stands 

Firm  flx'd  thy  providential  care  ; 
Pleas 'd  with  the  work  of  thine  own  hands. 
Thou  dost  the  wastes  of  time  repair. 

SELECTION  84.    II.  3. 
Prom  the  civ.  Psalm  of  David. 

HOW  manifold  thy  -works,  O  Lord, 
In  wisdom,  power,  and  goodness  wrought  I 
The  earth  is  with  thy  riches  stored, 

And  ocean  with  thy  wonders  fraught ; 
Unfathom'd  caves  beneath  the  deep 
For  thee  their  hidden  treasures  keep. 

2  By  thee  alone  the  living  live, — 

Hide  but  thy  face,  their  comforts  fly ; 
They  gather  what  thy  seasons  give, — 

Take  thou  away  their  breath,  they  die  ; 
But  send  again  thy  Spirit  forth, 
And  life  renews  the  gladden'd  earth. 

3  Joy  in  his  works  Jehovah  takes, 

Yet  to  destruction  they  return ; 
He  looks  upon  the  earth,  it  quakes, — 

Touches  the  mountains,  and  they  burn. 
But  God  for  ever  is  the  same  ; 
Glory  to  his  eternal  Name  ! 

SELECTION  86.    CM. 
Prom  the  cv.  Psalm  of  David. 

O  REN  DEE  thanks,  and  bless  the  Lord, 
Invoke  his  sacred  Name  ; 
Acquaint  the  nations  with  his  deeds, 
His  matchless  deeds  proclaim. 

2  Sing  to  his  praise  in  lofty  hymns, 

His  wondrous  works  rehearse  ; 
Make  them  the  theme  of  your  discourse, 
And  subject  of  your  verse. 

3  Rejoice  in  his  almighty  Name, 

Alone  to  be  adored  ; 
And  let  their  hearts  o'erfiow  with  joy, 
That  humbly  seek  the  Lord. 

4  Seek  ye  the  Lord,  his  saving  strength 

Devoutly  still  implore  ; 
And,  where  he 's  ever  present,  seek 
His  face  for  evermore. 


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5  The  wonders  that  his  hands  have  wrought 
Keep  thankfully  in  mind  ; 
The  righteous  statutes  of  his  mouth, 
And  laws  to  us  assign'd. 

SELECTION  86.    L.  M. 
From  the  cvi.  P3alm  of  David. 

O  BENDER  thanks  to  God  above, 
The  fountain  of  eternal  love  ; 
Whose  mercy  firm  tiirough  ages  past 
Has  stood,  and  shall  for  ever  last. 

2  Who  can  his  mighty  deeds  express, 
Not  only  vast,  but  numberless  ? 
What  mortal  eloquence  can  raise 
His  tribute  of  immortal  praise  ? 

3  Happy  are  they,  and  only  they, 

Who  from  thy  judgments  never  stray  ; 
Who  know  what's  right  ;  nor  only  so, 
But  always  practise  what  they  know. 

4  Extend  to  me  that  favour,  Lord, 
Thou  to  thy  chosen  dost  afford  ; 
When  thou  return'st  to  set  them  free, 
Let  thy  salvation  visit  me. 

5  O  may  I  worthy  prove  to  see 
Thy  saints  in  full  prosperity  ! 
That  I  the  joyful  choir  may  join, 
And  count  thy  people's  triumph  mine, 

6  Let  Israel's  God  be  ever  bless 'd, 
His  Name  eternally  confess 'd  ; 
Let  all  his  saints,  with  full  accord, 
Sing  loud  Amens— Praise  ye  the  Lord  ! 

SELECTION  87. 

Trora  the  cvii.  Psalm  of  David. 

PAET  I.     III.  1. 

MAGNIFY  Jehovah's  Name ; 
For  his  mercies  ever  sure, 
From  eternity  the  same, 
To  eternity  endure. 

2  Let  his  ransom 'd  flock  rejoice, 

Gather'd  out  of  every  land, 
As  the  people  of  his  choice, 
Pluck'd  from  the  destroyer's  hand. 

3  In  the  wilderness  astray, 

In  the  lonely  waste  they  roam, 
Hungry,  fainting  by  the  way, 
Far  from  refuge,  shelter,  home :— > 

4  To  the  Lord  their  God  they  cry  ; 

He  inclines  a  gracious  ear, 
Sends  deliverance  from  on  high, 
Rescues  them  from  all  their  fear  : 

5  Them  to  pleasant  lands  he  brings, 

Where  the  vine  and  olive  grow  ; 
Where,  from  verdant  hills,  the  springs 
Through  luxuriant  valleys  flow. 

6  O  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord, 

For  his  goodness  to  their  race  ; 
For  the  wonders  of  his  word, 
And  the  riches  of  his  grace  ! 


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PART  II.     C.  M. 

1  Tiiy  wondrous  power,  Almighty  Lord, 

That  rules  the  boisterous  sea, 
The  bold  adventurers  record. 
Who  tempt  that  dangerous  way. 

2  At  thy  command  the  winds  arise, 

And  swell  the  towering  waves  ; 
While  they  astonish'd  mount  the  skies, 
And  sink  in  gaping  graves. 

3  Dismay'd  they  climb  the  watery  hills, 

Dismay'd  they  plunge  again  ; 
Each  like  a  tottering  drunkard  reels, 
And  finds  his  courage  vain. 

4  Then  to  the  Lord  they  raise  their  cries, 

He  hears  their  loud  request, 
He  calms  the  fierce  tempestuous  skies, 
And  lays  the  floods  to  rest. 

5  Rejoicing,  they  forget  their  fears, 

They  see  the  storm  allay 'd  : 
The  wish'd-for  haven  now  appears  ; 
There,  let  their  vows  be  paid  ! 

6  O  that  the  sons  of  men  would  praise 

The  goodness  of  the  Lord  ! 
And  those  who  see  his  wondrous  ways, 
His  wondrous  love  record  ! 

SELECTION  88.    C.  M. 
From  the  cviii.    Psalm  of  David. 

OGOD,  my  heart  is  fully  bent 
To  magnify  thy  Name  ; 
My  tongue  with  cheerful  songs  of  praise 
Shall  celebrate  thy  fame. 

2  Awake,  my  lute  ;  nor  thou,  my  harp, 

Thy  warbling  notes  delay  ; 
Whilst  I  with  early  hymns  of  joy 
Prevent  the  dawning  day. 

3  To  all  the  listening  tribes,  O  Lord, 

Thy  wonders  I  will  tell, 
And  to  those  nations  sing  thy  praise 
That  round  about  us  dwell  ; 

4  Because  thy  mercy's  boundless  height 

The  highest  heaven  transcends, 
And  far  beyond  th'  aspiring  clouds 
Thy  faithful  truth  extends. 

5  Be  thou,  O  God,  exalted  high 

Above  the  starry  frame  ; 
And  let  the  world,  with  one  consent, 
Confess  thy  glorious  Name. 

SELECTION  89.     II.  2. 
From  the  cs.   Psalm  of  David. 

THE  Lord  unto  mv  Lord  thus  spake  : 
"  Till  I  thy  foes  thy  footstool  make, 
Sit  thou  in  state  at  my  right  hand : 
Supreme  in  Sion  thou  shalt  be, 
And  all  thy  proud  opposers  see 
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2  "  Thee,  in  thy  power's  triumphant  day, 
The  willing  people  shall  obey  ; 

And,  when  thy  rising  beams  they  view. 
Shall  all,  (redeem'd  from  error's  night,) 
Appear  more  numerous  and  bright 

Than  crystal  drops  of  morning  dew." 

3  The  Lord  hath  sworn,  nor  sworn  in  vain, 
That,  like  Melchizedech's,  thy  reign 

And  priesthood  shall  no  period  see : 
Anointed  Prince  !  thou,  bending  low, 
Shalt  drink  where  darkest  torrents  flow, 

Then  raise  thy  head  in  victory  ! 

SELECTIONS.    L.  M. 

"From  the  cxi.    Psalm  of  David. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord  !  our  God  to  praise 
My  soul  her  utmost  power  shall  raise  ; 
"With  private  friends,  and  in  the  throng 
Of  saints,  his  praise  shall  be  my  song. 

2  His  works,  for  greatness  though  renown 'd, 
His  wondrous  works  with  ease  are  found 
By  those  who  seek  for  them  aright, 

And  in  the  pious  search  delight. 

3  His  works  are  all  of  matchless  fame, 
And  universal  glory  claim  ; 

His  truth,  confirm'd  through  ages  past, 
Shall  to  eternal  ages  last. 

4  By  precepts  he  hath  us  enjoin'd 

To  keep  his  wondrous  works  in  mind  ; 

And  to  posterity  record 

That  good  and  gracious  is  our  Lord. 

5  His  bounty,  like  a  flowing  tide, 

Has  all  his  servants'  wants  supplied  • 

And  he  will  ever  keep  in  mind 

His  covenant  with  our  fathers  signed. 

6  Just  are  the  dealings  of  his  hands, 
Immutable  are  his  commands, 
By  truth  and  equity  sustain'd, 
And  for  eternal  rules  ordain'd. 

7  He  set  his  saints  from  bondage  free, 
And  then  establish 'd  his  decree, 
For  ever  to  remain  the  same  : 
Holy  and  reverend  is  his  Name. 

8  "Who  wisdom's  sacred  prize  would  win, 
Must  with  the  fear  of  God  begin  : 
Immortal  praise  and  heavenly  skill 
Have  they  who  know  and  do  his  wilL 

SELECTION  91.     L.  M. 
From  the  cxiL    Psalm   of  David. 

THAT  man  is  bless'd  who  stands  in  awe 
Of  God,  and  loves  his  sacred  law  ; 
His  seed  on  earth  shall  be  renown'd, 
And  with  successive  honours  crown'd. 

2  The  soul  that's  fill'd  with  virtue's  light 
Shines  brightest  in  affliction's  night  ; 
To  pity  the  distress'd  inclin'd, 
As  well  as  just  to  all  mankind. 


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3  His  liberal  favours  he  extends, 
To  some  he  gives,  to  others  lends ; 
Yet  what  his  charity  impairs. 

He  saves  by  prudence  in  affairs. 

4  Beset  with  threatening1  dangers  round, 
Unmoved  shall  he  maintain  his  ground  : 
The  sweet  remembrance  of  the  just 
Shall  nourish  when  he  sleeps  in  dust. 

8ELECTION  92.    II.  2. 

From  the  cxiiL    Psajm  of  David. 
"V7T3  saints  and  servants  of  the  Lord, 
■*■    The  triumphs  of  his  Name  record  ; 

His  sacred  Name  for  ever  bless  : 
"Where'er  the  circling  sun  displays 
His  rising  beams  or  setting  rays, 
Due  praise  to  his  great  Name  address. 

2  God  through  the  world  extends  his  sway ; 
The  regions  of  eternal  day 

But  shadows  of  his  glory  are  : 
With  him  whose  majesty  excels, 
Who  made  the  heaven  in  which  he  dwells, 

Let  no  created  power  compare. 

3  Though  'tis  beneath  his  state  to  view 
In  highest  heaven  what  angels  do, 

Yet  he  to  earth  vouchsafes  his  care  ; 
He  takes  the  needy  from  his  cell, 
Advancing  him  in  courts  to  dwell, 

Companion  to  the  greatest  there. 

SELECTION  93.    C.  M. 

From  the  cxv.  Psalm  of  David. 

LORD,  not  to  us,  we  claim  no  share, 
But  to  thy  sacred  Name 
Give  glory,  for  thy  mercy's  sake, 
And  truth's  eternal  fame. 

2  Why  should  the  heathen  cry,  "Where's  now 

The  God  whom  ye  adore  ?  " 
Convince  them  that  in  heaven  thou  art, 
And  uncontroll'd  thy  power. 

3  O  Israel,  make  the  Lord  your  trust, 

Who  is  your  help  and  shield  ; 
Priests,  Levites,  trust  in  him  alone, 
Who  only  help  can  yield. 

4  Let  all  who  truly  fear  the  Lord, 

On  him  they  fear  rely  ; 
Who  them  in  danger  can  defend, 
And  all  their  wants  supply. 

5  Of  us  he  oft  has  mindful  been, 

And  Israel's  house  will  bless  ; 
Priests,  Levites,  proselytes,  e'en  all 
Who  his  great  Name  confess. 

6  On  you,  and  on  your  heirs,  he  will 

Increase  of  blessings  bring  : 
Thrice  happy  you,  who  favourites  are 
Of  this  almighty  King  ! 

7  Heaven's  highest  orb  of  glory  he 

His  empire's  seat  designed  ; 


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And  gave  this  lower  globe  of  earth. 
A  portion  to  mankind. 

8  They  who  in  death  and  silence  sleep, 
To  him  no  praise  afford  ; 
But  we  will  bless  for  evermore 
Our  ever-living  Lord. 

SELECTION  94.    CM. 

From  the  cxvL  Psalm  of  David. 

"jt/TY  soul  with  grateful  thoughts  of  love 
■*■'■*■  Entirely  is  possess'd, 
Because  the  Lord  vouchsafed  to  hear 
The  voice  of  my  request. 

2  Since  he  has  now  his  ear  inclined, 

I  never  will  despair  : 
But  still  in  all  the  straits  of  life 
To  him  address  my  prayer. 

3  With  deadly  sorrows  compass'd  round, 

With  pains  of  hell  oppress'd, 
When  troubles  seized  my  aching  heart, 
And  anguish  rack'd  my  breast, — 

4  On  God's  almighty  Name  I  call'd, 

And  thus  to  him  I  pray'd  ; 
"Lord,  I  beseech  thee  save  my  soul, 
With  sorrows  quite  dismay'd." 

5  How  just  and  merciful  is  God, 

How  gracious  is  the  Lord  : 
Who  saves  the  harmless,  and  to  me 
Does  timely  help  afford. 

6  Then,  free  from  pensive  cares,  my  soul, 

Resume  thy  wonted  rest  ; 
For  God  has  wondrously  to  thee 
His  bounteous  love  express'd. 

7  When  death  alarm'd  me,  he  removed 

My  dangers  and  my  fears  ; 
My  feet  from  falling  he  secured, 
And  dried  my  eyes  from  tears. 

8  Therefore  my  life's  remaining  years, 

Which  God  to  me  shall  lend, 
Will  I,  in  praises  to  his  Name, 
And  in  his  service,  spend. 

9  In  God  I  trusted,  and  of  him 

Did  boast  in  greatest  fear  ; 
Though  in  my  trouble  I  exclaim'd, 
All  men  are  insincere. 

10  O  what  return  to  God  shall  I 

For  all  his  goodness  make  ? 
I'll  praise  his  Name,  ana  with  glad  zeal 
The  cup  of  blessing  take. 

11  I'll  pay  my  vows  among  hfs  saints, 

Whose  blood  (howe'er  despised 
By  wicked  men)  in  God's  account 
Is  always  highly  prized. 

12  To  thee  I'll  offerings  bring  of  praise  ; 

And  while  I  bless  thy  Name, 


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The  just  performance  of  my  vows 
To  all  thy  saints  proclaim. 

13  They  in  Jerusalem  shall  meet, 
And  in  thy  house  shall  join 
To  hless  thy  Name  with  one  consent, 
And  mix  their  songs  with  mine. 

SELECTION  95.    C.  M. 
Prom  the  cxvii.  Psalm  of  David. 
VyiTH  cheerful  notes  let  all  the  earth 
'  *  To  heaven  their  voices  raise  ; 
Let  all,  inspired  with  godly  mirth, 
Sing  solemn  hymns  of  praise. 

2  God's  tender  mercy  knows  no  bound, 
His  truth  shall  ne'er  decay  : 
Then  let  the  willing  nations  round 
Their  grateful  tribute  pay. 

SELECTION  96.    C.  HL 
From  the  cxviiL  P*alm  of  David. 

O  PRAISE  the  Lord,  for  he  is  good, 
His  mercies  ne'er  decay  : 
That  his  kind  favours  ever  last, 
Let  thankful  Israel  say. 

2  Their  sense  of  his  eternal  love 

Let  Aaron's  house  express  ; 
And  that  it  never  fails,  let  all 
That  fear  the  Lord  confees. 

3  Far  better  'tis  to  trust  in  God, 

And  have  the  Lord  our  friend, 
Than  on  the  greatest  human  power 
For  safety  to  depend. 

4  The  Lord  has  been  my  help  ;  the  praise 

To  him  alone  belongs  ; 
He  is  my  Saviour  and  my  strength, 
He  only  claims  my  6ongs. 

5  Joy  fills  the  dwelling  of  the  just, 

Whom  God  has  saved  from  harm  : 
For  wondrous  things  are  brought  to  pass 
By  his  almighty  arm. 

6  He,  by  his  own  resistless  power, 

Has  endless  honour  won  ; 
The  saving  strength  of  his  right  hand 
Amazing  works  has  done. 

7  God  will  not  suffer  me  to  fall, 

But  still  prolongs  my  days  ; 
That,  by  declaring  all  his  works, 
I  may  advance  his  praise. 

8  When  God  had  sorely  me  chastised, 

Till  quite  of  hopes  bereaved. 
His  mercy  from  the  gates  of  death 
My  fainting  life  reprieved. 

9  Thpn  open  wide  the  temple  gatefl 

To  which  the  just  repair, 
That  I  may  enter  in,  and  praise 
My  great  Deliverer  there. 

10  Within  those  grates  of  God's  abode 

To  which  the  righteous  press, 


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Since  thou  hast  heard,  and  set  me  safe, 
Thy  holy  Name  I'll  bless. 

11  That  which  the  builders  once  refused 
Is  now  the  corner-stone  : 

This  is  the  wondrous  work  of  God, 
The  ■work  of  God  alone. 

12  This  day  is  God's  ;  let  all  the  land 
Exalt  their  cheerful  voice  : 

"Lord,  we  beseech  thee,  save  us  now, 
And  make  us  still  rejoice." 

13  Him  that  approaches  in  God's  name 
Let  all  th'  assembly  bless  ; 

M  We  that  belong  to  God's  own  house 
Have  wish'd  you  good  success." 

14  God  is  the  Lord,  through  whom  we  all 
Both  light  and  comfort  find  ; 

Fast  to  the  altar's  horns  with  cords 
The  chosen  victim  bind. 

15  Thou  art  my  Lord,  O  God,  and  still 
I'll  praise  thy  holy  Name  ; 

Because  thou  only  art  my  God, 
I'll  celebrate  thy  fame. 

16  O  then  with  me  give  thanks  to  God, 
Who  still  does  gracious  prove  ; 

And  let  the  tribute  of  our  praise 
Be  endless  as  his  love. 

SELECTION  97. 
Prom  the  cxix.  Psalm  of  David. 
PART  I.     AXEPH.     CM. 

HOW  bless 'd  are  they  who  always  keep 
The  pure  and  perfect  way  ; 
Who  never  from  the  sacred"  paths 
Of  God's  commandments  stray  ! 

2  How  bless'd,  who  to  his  righteous  laws 
Have  still  obedient  been  : 

And  have,  with  fervent  humble  zeal, 
His  favour  sought  to  win  ! 

3  Such  men  their  utmost  caution  use 
To  shun  each  wicked  deed  ; 

But  in  the  path  which  he  directs 
With  constant  care  proceed. 

4  Thou  strictly  hast  enjoin'd  us,  Lord, 
To  learn  thy  sacred  will  ; 

And  all  our  diligence  employ 
Thy  statutes  to  fulfil. 

5  O  then  that  thy  most  holy  will 
Might  o'er  my  ways  preside  ; 

And  I  the  course  of  all  my  life 
By  thy  direction  guide. 

6  Then  with  assurance  should  I  walk, 
From  all  confusion  free  ; 

Convinced,  with  joy,  that  all  my  ways 
With  thy  commands  agree. 

7  My  upright  heart  shall  my  glad  mouth 
With  cheerful  praises  fill. 

When,  by  thy  righteous  judgments  taught, 
I  shall  have  learn'd  thy  will. 

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8  So  to  thy  sacred  laws  shall  I 
Entire  observance  pay  : 
O  then  forsake  me  not,  my  God, 
Nor  cast  me  quite  away  ! 

PART  II.    BETH.    CM. 

1  How  shall  the  young  preserve  their  ways 
From  all  pollution  free  ? 

By  making  still  their  course  of  life 
With  thy  commands  agree. 

2  With  hearty  zeal  for  thee  I  seek, 
To  thee  for  succour  pray  ; 

O  suffer  not  my  careless  steps 
From  thy  right  paths  to  stray  ! 

3  Safe  in  my  heart,  and  closely  hid, 
Thy  word,  my  treasure,  lies, 

To  succour  me  with  timely  aid 
When  sinful  thoughts  arise. 

4  Secured  by  that,  my  grateful  soul 
Shall  ever  bless  thy  Name  ; 

O  teach  me  then  by  thy  just  laws 
My  future  life  to  frame  ! 

5  Mv  lips,  unlock'd  by  pious  zeal, 
To  others  have  declared 

How  -well  the  judgments  of  thy  mouth 
Deserve  our  best  regard. 

6  Whilst  in  the  way  of  thy  commands, 
More  solid  joy  I  found, 

Than  had  I  been  with  vast  increase 
Of  envied  riches  crown'd. 

7  Therefore  thy  just  and  upright  laws 
Shall  always  fill  my  mind  ; 

And  those  sound  rules  which  thou  prescrib'st 
Entire  respect  shall  find. 

8  To  keep  thy  statutes  undefaced 
Shall  be  my  constant  joy  ; 

The  strict  remembrance  of  thy  word 
Shall  all  my  thoughts  employ. 

PART  III.    GIMEL.    C.  M. 

1  Be  gracious  to  thy  servant,  Lord  j 
Do  thou  my  life  defend, 

That  I  according  to  thy  word 
My  time  to  come  may  spend. 

2  Enlighten  both  my  eyes  and  mind, 
That  so  I  may  discern 

The  wondrous  things,  which  they  behold, 
Who  thy  just  precepts  learn. 

3  My  fainting  soul  is  almost  pined, 
With  earnest  longing  spent, 

While  always  on  the  eager  search 
Of  thy  just  will  intent. 

4  Thy  sharp  rebuke  shall  crush  the  proud, 
Whom  still  thy  curse  pursues  ; 

Since  they  to  walk  in  thy  right  wayfl 
Presumptuously  refuse. 

6  But  far  from  me  do  thou,  O  Lord, 
Contempt  and  shame  remove  j 

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For  I  thy  sacred  laws  affect 
With  undissembled  love. 

6  For  thy  commands  have  always  been. 
Mv  comfort  and  delight  : 
By  them  I  learn  with  prudent  care 
To  guide  my  steps  aright. 

PART  IV.     DALETH.     C.  M. 

1  MY  soul,  oppress'd  with  deadly  care, 

Close  to  the  dust  doth  cleave  ; 
Revive  me,  Lord,  and  let  me  now 
Thy  promised  aid  receive. 

2  To  thee  I  still  declared  my  ways, 

Ani  thou  inclin'dst  thine  ear  ; 
O  teach  me  then  my  future  life 
By  thy  just  laws  "to  steer  '. 

3  If  thou  wilt  make  me  know  thy  laws, 

And  by  their  guidance  walk" 
The  wondrous  works  which  thou  hast  done 
Shall  be  my  constant  talk. 

4  But  see,  my  soul  within  me  sinks, 

Press'd  down  with  weighty  care  : 
Do  thou,  according  to  thy  -word, 
My  wasted  strength  repair. 

5  Far,  far  from  me,  be  all  false  ways 

And  lying  arts  removed; 
Eut  kindly  grant  I  still  may  keep 
The  path  by  thee  approved. 

6  Thy  faithful  ways,  thou  God  of  truth, 

My  happy  choice  I've  made  : 
Thy  judgments,  as  my  rule  of  life, 
Before  me  always  laid. 

7  My  care  has  been  to  make  my  life 

With  thy  commands  agree  : 
O  then  preserve  thy  servant.  Lord, 
From  shame  and  ruin  free  ! 

6  So  in  the  way  of  thy  commands 
Shall  I  with  pleasure  run  j 
And,  "with  a  heart  enlarged  with  joy, 
Successfully  go  on. 

PART  V.    HE.    CM. 

1  I y STRUCT  me  in  thy  statutes,  Lord, 

Thy  righteous  paths  display  ; 
And  I  from  them,  through  all  my  life, 
Will  never  go  astray. 

2  If  thou  true  wisdom  from  above 

Wilt  graciously  impart. 
To  keep  thy  perfect  laws  I  will 
Devote  my  zealous  heart. 

3  Direct  me  in  the  sacred  ways 

To  whiGh  thy  precepts  lead  t 
Because  my  chief  delight  has  been 
Thy  righteous  paths  to  tread. 

4  Do  thou  to  thy  most  just  commands 

Incline  my  willing  heart  : 
Let  no  desire  of  worldly  wealth 
From  thee  my  thoughts  divert. 

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5  From  those  vain  objects  turn  mine  eyes, 
Which  this  false  world  displays  ; 

But  give  me  lively  power  and  strength 
To  keep  thy  righteous  ways. 

6  Confirm  the  promise  of  thy  word, 
And  give  thy  servant  aid. 

Who  to  transgress  thy  sacred  laws 
Is  awfully  afraid. 

7  The  censure  and  reproach  I  fear, 
In  mercy,  Lord,  remove  ; 

For  all  the  judgments  thou  ordain'st 
Are  full  of  grace  and  love. 

8  Thou  know'st  how  after  thy  commands 
My  longing  heart  does  pant  ; 

O  then  make  haste  to  raise  me  up, 
And  promised  succour  grant. 

PART  VI.    VAU.    C.  W. 

1  THY  constant  blessing,  Lord,  bestow, 
To  cheer  my  drooping  heart ; 

To  me,  according  to  thy  word, 
Thy  saving  health  impart. 

2  So  shall  I,  whosoe'er  upbraids, 
This  ready  answer  make  ; 

"  In  God  I  trust,  who  never  will 
His  faithful  promise  break." 

3  Then  let  not  quite  the  word  of  truth 
Be  from  my  mouth  removed  ; 

Since  still  my  ground  of  steadfast  hope 
Thy  judgments,  Lord,  have  proved. 

4  So  I  to  keep  thy  righteous  laws 
Will  all  my  study  bend  ; 

And  constantly  my  time  to  come 
In  their  observance  spend. 

5  My  soul  shall  gladly  walk  at  large, 
From  all  oppression  free, 

Since  I  resolved  to  make  my  life 
With  thy  commands  agree. 

6  My  longing  heart  and  ravish'd  soul 
Shall  both  o'erflow  with  joy, 

When  in  thy  loved  commandments  I 
My  happy  hours  employ. 

7  Then  will  I  to  thy  holy  laws 
Lift  up  my  willing  hands  ; 

My  care  and  business  then  shall  bo 
To  study  thy  commands. 

PART  VII.    ZAIN.    C.  M. 

1  According  to  thy  promised  grace, 
Thy  favour,  Lord,  extend  ; 

Make  good  to  me  the  word,  on  which 
Thy  servant's  hopes  depend. 

2  That  only  comfort  in  distress 
Did  all  my  griefs  control  ; 

Thy  word,  when  troubles  hemm'd  me  round, 
Revived  my  fainting  soul. 

3  Thy  judgments  then,  of  ancient  date, 
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Till,  ravish'd  with  such  thoughts,  my  soul 
Did  speedy  comfort  find. 

4  Thy  Name,  that  cheer 'd  my  heart  by  day, 
Has  fill'd  my  thoughts  by  night : 

I  then  resolved  by  thy  just  laws 
To  guide  my  steps  aright. 

5  That  peace  of  mind,  which  has  my  soul 
In  deep  distress  sustain'd, 

By  strict  obedience  to  thy  will 
I  happily  obtain'd. 

PART  VIII.    CHETH.    C.  M. 

1  O  LORD,  my  God,  my  portion  thou 
And  sure  possession  art ; 

Thy  words  1  steadfastly  resolve 
To  treasure  in  my  heart. 

2  With  all  the  strength  of  warm  desire 
I  did  thy  grace  implore  ; 

Disclose,  according  to  thy  word, 
Thy  mercy's  boundless  store. 

3  With  deep  reflection  and  strict  care 
On  all  my  ways  I  thought  ; 

And  so,  reclaim'd  to  thy  just  paths, 
My  wandering  steps  I  brought. 

4  Prolonging  not  the  time,  my  soul 
Resolved  without  delay 

To  watch,  that  I  might  never  more 
From  thy  commandments  stray. 

5  To  such  as  fear  thy  holy  Name 
Myself  I  closely  join  ; 

To  all  who  their  obedient  wills 
To  thy  commands  resign. 

6  O'er  all  the  earth  thy  mercy,  Lord, 
Abundantly  is  shed  ; 

O  grant  that  I  may  truly  learn 
Thy  sacred  paths  to  tread. 

PART  IX.    TETH.    C.  V. 

1  With  me,  thy  servant,  thou  hast  dealt 
Most  graciously,  O  Lord  ; 

Repeated  benefits  bestow'd, 
According  to  thy  word. 

2  Teach  me  the  sacred  skill  by  which 
Right  judgment  is  attain'd, 

Who  in  belief  of  thy  commands 
Have  steadfastly  remain'd. 

3  Before  affliction  stopp'd  my  course, 
My  footsteps  went  astray  ; 

But  I  have  since  been  disciplined 
Thy  precepts  to  obey. 

4  Thou  art,  O  Lord,  supremely  good, 

And  all  thou  dost  is  so  ; 
On  me,  thy  statutes  to  discern, 
Thy  saving  skill  bestow. 

5  'Tis  good  for  me  that  I  have  felt 

Affliction's  chastening  rod, 
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6  The  law  that  from  thy  mouth  proceeds, 
Of  more  esteem  I  hold 
Than  richest  mines,  than  thousand  mines 
Of  silver  and  of  gold. 

PART  X.    JOD.    CRT. 

1  To  me,  who  am  the  workmanship 
Of  thy  almighty  hands, 

The  heavenly  understanding  give 
To  learn  thy  just  commands. 

2  My  preservation  to  thy  saints 
Strong  comfort  will  atford, 

To  see  success  attend  my  hopes, 
Who  trusted  in  thy  word. 

3  That  right  thy  judgments  are,  I  now 
By  sure  experience  see  ; 

And  that  in  faithfulness,  O  Lord, 
Thou  hast  afflicted  me. 

4  O  let  thy  tender  mercy  now 
Atford  me  needful  aid  ; 

According  to  thy  promise,  Lord, 
To  me,  thy  servant,  made  ! 

5  To  me  thy  saving  grace  restore. 
That  I  again  may  live  ; 

Whose  soul  can  relish  no  delight 
But  what  thy  precepts  give. 

6  In  thy  blest  statutes  let  my  heart 
Continue  always  sound  ; 

That  guilt  and  shame,  the  sinner's  lot, 
May  never  me  confound. 

PART  XI.    CAPH.    C.  M. 

1  Mr  soul  with  long  expectance  faints 
To  see  thy  saving  grace  ; 

Yet  still  on  thy  unerring  word 
My  confidence  I  place. 

2  My  very  eyes  consume  and  fail 
With  waiting  for  thy  word  ; 

O  when  wilt  thou  thy  kind  relief 
And  promised  aid  ailord  ? 

3  Thy  wonted  kindness.  Lord,  restore, 
My  drooping  heart  to  cheer  ; 

That  by  thy  righteous  statutes  I 
My  life's  whole  course  may  steer. 

PART  XII.     LAMED.    CM. 

1  For  ever  and  for  ever,  Lord, 
Unchanged  thou  dost  remain  ; 

Thy  word,  establish'd  in  the  heavens, 
Does  all  their  orhs  sustain. 

2  Through  circling  ages,  Lord,  thy  truth 
Immovable  shall  stand, 

As  doth  the  earth  which  thouuphold'st 
By  thine  almighty  hand. 

3  All  things  the  course  by  thee  ordain'd 
E'en  to  this  day  fulfil  ; 

They  are  the  faithful  subjects  all, 
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4  Unless  thy  sacred  law  had  been 
My  comfort  and  delight, 

I  mast  have  fainted  and  expired 
In  dark  affliction's  night. 

5  Thy  precepts  therefore  from  my  thoughts 
Shall  never,  Lord,  depart  ; 

For  thou  by  them  hast  to  new  life 
Restored  my  dying  heart. 

6  I've  seen  an  end  of  what  we  call 
Perfection  here  below  ; 

But  thy  commandments,  like  thyself, 
No  change  or  period  know. 

PAET  XIII.    MBM.    CM. 

1  The  love  that  to  thy  laws  I  bear 
No  language  can  display  ; 

They  with  fresh  wonders  entertain 
My  raptured  thoughts  all  day. 

2  My  feet  with  care  I  have  refrain'd 
From  every  sinful  way, 

That  to  thy  sacred  word  I  might 
Entire  obedience  pay. 

3  I  have  not  from  thy  judgments  stray'd, 
By  vain  desires  misled  ; 

For,  Lord,  thou  hast  instructed  me 
Thy  righteous  paths  to  tread. 

4  How  sweet  are  all  thy  words  to  me  ; 

0  what  divine  repast  ! 
How  much  more  grateful  to  my  soul 

Than  honey  to  my  taste  ! 

5  Taught  by  thy  sacred  precepts,  I 
With  heavenly  skill  am  blest  ; 

Through  which  the  treacherous  ways  of  sin 

1  utterly  detest. 

PAET  XIV.     NUN.    CM. 

1  Thy  word  is  to  my  feet  a  lamp, 
The  way  of  truth  to  show  ; 

A  watch-light,  to  point  out  the  path 
In  which  I  ought  to  go. 

2  I've  vow'd,  and  from  my  covenant,  Lord, 
Will  never  start  aside, 

That  in  thy  righteous  judgments  I 
Will  steadfastly  abide. 

3  Let  still  my  sacrifice  of  praise 
With  thee  acceptance  find  ; 

And  in  thy  righteous  judgments,  Lord, 
Instruct  my  willing  mind. 

4  Thy  testimonies  I  have  made 
My  heritage  and  choice  : 

For  they,  when  other  comforts  fail, 
My  drooping  heart  rejoice. 

5  Mv  heart  with  early  zeal  began 
Thy  statutes  to  obey  ; 

And,  till  my  course  of  life  is  done, 
Shall  keep  thine  upright  way. 


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PART  XV.     SAMECH.     CM. 

1  Deceitful  thought*  and  practices 

I  utterly  detest  ; 
But  to  thy  law  affection  bear 
Too  great  to  be  express 'd. 

2  My  hiding-place,  my  refuge-tower, 

Aud  Bhield  art  thou,  O  Lord  ; 
I  firmly  anchor  all  my  hopes 
On  thy  unerring  word. 

3  Away  from  me,  ye  wicked  men, 

Approach  not  my  'abode  ; 
For  firmly  I  resolve  to  keep 
The  precepts  of  my  God. 

4  According  to  thy  gracious  word, 

From  danger  set  me  free  ; 
Nor  make  me  of  those  hopes  ashamed, 
That  I  repose  on  thee. 

PART  XVI.    A1N.    CM. 

1  Mine  eyes,  alas  !  begin  to  fail, 

In  long  expectance  held  ; 
Till  thy  salvation  they  behold, 
And  righteous  word  fulfill*d. 

2  To  me,  thy  servant  in  distress, 

Thy  wonted  grace  display, 
And  discipline  my  wiling  heart 
Thy  statutes  to  obey. 

3  On  me,  devoted  to  thy  fear, 

Thy  sacred  skill  bestow, 
-That  of  thy  testimonies  I 
The  fulfextent  may  know. 

4  Thy  laws  and  precepts  I  account 

In  all  respects  divine  ; 
They  teach  me  to  discern  the  right 
And  all  false  ways  decline. 

PART  XVII.    PR    CM. 

3  The  wonders  which  thy  laws  contain, 
No  words  can  represent ; 
Therefore  to  learn  and  practise  them 
My  zealous  heart  is  bent. 

2  The  very  entrance  to  thy  word 

Celestial  light  displays, 
And  knowledge  of  true  happiness 
To  simplest  minds  conveys. 

3  With  eager  hopes  I  waiting  stood, 

And  fainting  With  desire, 
That  of  thy  wise  commands  I  might 
The  sacred  skill  acquire. 

4  With  favour,  Lord,  look  down  on  mo, 

Who  thy  relief  implore  ; 
As  thou  art  wont  to  visit  those 
Who  thy  blest  Name  adore. 

5  Directed  by  thy  heavenly  word 

Let  all  my  footsteps  be  ; 

Nor  wickedness  of  any  kind 

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6  On  me,  devoted  to  thy  fear, 

Lord,  make  thy  face  to  shine  : 
Thy  statutes  both  to  know  and  keep 
My  heart  with  zeal  incline. 

TART  XVIII.    TSADDI.    C.  M. 

1  TflOU  art  the  righteous  Judge,  in  whom 
Wrong'd  innocence  may  trust  ; 

And,  like  thyself,  thy  judgments,  Lord, 
In  all  respects  are  just. 

2  Most  just  and  true  those  statutes  were 
Which  thou  didst  first  decree  ; 

And  all  with  faithfulness  perform'd 
Succeeding  times  shall  see. 

3  Lord,  each  neglected  word  of  thine, 
Howe'er  by  men  despised, 

Is  pure,  and  for  eternal  truth 
By  me,  thy  servant,  prized. 

4  Thy  righteousness  shall  then  endure 
When  time  itself  is  past : 

Thy  law  is  truth  itself,  that  truth 
Which  shall  for  ever  last. 

5  Though  trouble,  anguish,  doubts,  and  dread, 
To  compass  me  unite  ; 

Beset  with  danger,  still  I  make 
Thy  precepts  my  delight. 

6  Eternal  and  unerring  rules 
Thy  testimonies  give  : 

Teach  me  the  wisdom  that  will  make 
My  soul  for  ever  live. 

PART  XIX.    KOPH.    C.  M. 

1  WITH  my  whole  heart  to  God  I  call'd— 
Lord,  hear  my  earnest  cry  ! 

And  I  thy  statutes  to  perform 
Will  all  my  care  apply. 

2  Again  more  fervently  I  pray'd— 
O  save  me,  that  I  may 

Thy  testimonies  fully  know, 
And  steadfastly  obey  ! 

3  My  earlier  prayer  the  dawning  day 
Prevented,  while  I  cried 

To  him,  upon  whose  faithful  word 
My  hope  alone  relied. 

4  Lord,  hear  my  supplicating  voice, 
And  wonted  favour  show  ; 

O  quicken  me,  and  so  approve 
Thy  judgments  ever  true  ! 

5  Concerning  thy  divine  commands 
My  soul  has  known  of  old, 

That  they  were  true,  and  shall  their  truth 
To  endless  ages  hold. 

PART  XX.    RESCH.    C.  M. 

1  CONSIDER  my  affliction,  Lord, 
And  me  from  bondage  draw  ; 
Think  on  thy  servant  in  distress, 
Who  ne'er  forgets  thy  law. 

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2  Defend  my  cause,  and  me  to  save 

Thy  timely  aid  alford  ; 
With  beams  of  mercy  quicken  me, 
According  to  thy  word. 

3  From  harden 'd  sinners  thou  remov'st 

Salvation  far  away  ; 
'Tis  just  thou  should'st  withdraw  from  them 
Who  from  thy  statutes  stray. 

4  Since  great  thy  tender  mercies  are 

To  all  who  thee  adore  ; 
According  to  thy  judgments,  Lord, 
My  fainting  hopes  restore. 

5  Consider,  O  my  gracious  God, 

How  I  thy  precepts  love  ; 
O  therefore  quicken  me  with  beams 
Of  mercy  from  above. 

6  As  from  the  birth  of  time  thy  truth 

Has  held  through  ages  past, 
So  shall  thy  righteous  j  udgmenta  firm 
To  endless  ages  last. 

PART  XXI.    SCHIX.     C  M. 

1  TnY  sacred  word  my  joyful  breast 

With  heavenly  rapture  warms  ; 

Nor  conquest,  nor  the  spoils  of  war, 

Have  such  transporting  charms. 

2  Perfidious  practices  and  lies 

I  utterly  detest  ; 
But  to  thy  laws  affection  bear, 
Too  vast  to  be  express'd. 

3  Seven  times  a  day,  with  grateful  voice, 

Thy  praises  I  resound, 
Because  I  find  thy  judgments  all 
With  truth  and"  justice  crown'd. 

4  Secure,  substantial  peace  have  they 

Who  truly  love  thy  law  ; 
No  smiling  mischief  them  can  tempt, 
Nor  frowning  danger  awe. 

5  For  thy  salvation  I  have  hoped, 

And,  though  so  long  delay'd, 
With  cheerful  zeal  and  anxious  care 
All  thy  commands  obey'd. 

6  Thy  testimonies  I  have  kept, 

And  constantly  obey'd  ; 
Because  the  love  I  bore  to  them 
Thy  service  easy  made. 

7  From  strict  observance  of  thy  laws 

I  never  yet  withdrew  ; 
Convinced  that  my  most  secret  ways 
Are  open  to  thy  view. 

PART   XXII.    TAU.    C.  M. 

1  To  my  request  and  earnest  cry 

Attend,  O  gracious  Lord  ; 
Inspire  my  heart  with  heavenly  skill, 
According  to  thy  word. 

2  Let  my  repeated  prayer  at  last 

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According  to  thy  plighted  word, 
For  my  relief  draw  near. 

3  Then  shall  my  grateful  lips  return 

The  tribute  of  their  praise, 
When  thou  thy  counsels  hast  reveal'd, 
And  taught  me  thy  just  ways. 

4  My  tongue  the  praises  of  thy  word 

Shall  thankfully  resound  ; 
For  thy  commands  are  right,  thy  laws 
With  truth  and  justice  crown'd. 

5  Let  thy  almighty  arm  appear, 

And  bring  me  timely  aid  ; 
For  I  the  laws  thou  hast  ordain'd 
My  heart's  free  choice  have  made. 

6  Mv  soul  has  waited  long  to  see 

Thy  saving  grace  restored  ; 
Nor  comfort  knew,  but  what  thy  laws, 
Thy  heavenly  laws,  afford. 

7  Prolong  my  life,  that  I  may  sing 

My  great  Restorer's  praise  ; 
Whose  justice,  from  the  depths  of  woe, 
My  fainting  soul  shall  raise. 

8  Though  like  a  sheep  that's  lost  I've  stray'd, 

And  from  thy  ways  declined, 
Do  th6u,  O  Lord,  thy  servant  seek, 
Who  keeps  thy  laws  in  mind. 

SELECTION  98.   C.  M. 
From  the  cxxi.   Psalm  of  David. 

TO  Sion's  hill  I  lift  my  eyes, 
From  thence  expecting  aid  ; 
From  Sion's  hill,  and  Sion's  God, 
Who  heaven  and  earth  has  made. 

2  He  will  not  let  thy  foot  be  moved, 

Thy  guardian  will  not  sleep  ; 
Behold,  the  God  who  slumbers  not, 
Will  favour'd  Israel  keep. 

3  Shelter'd  beneath  th'  Almighty's  wings, 

Thou  shalt  securely  rest, 
Where  neither  sun  nor  moon  shall  thee 
By  day  or  night  molest. 

4  From  common  accidents  of  life 

The  Lord  shall  guard  thee  still ; 
'Tis  even  he  that  shall  preserve 
Thy  soul  from  every  ill. 

5  At  home,  abroad,  in  peace,  in  war, 

Thy  God  shall  thee  defend  ; 
Conduct  thee  through  life's  pilgrimagei 
Safe  to  thy  journey's  end. 

SELECTION  99.    C.  M. 
Prom  the  cxxii.   Psalm  of  David. 

OTWAS  a  joyful  sound  to  hear 
Our  tribes  devoutly  say, 
Up,  Israel,  to  the  temple  haste, 
And  keep  your  festal -day  ! 

2  At  Salem's  courts  we  must  appear, 
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In  strong  and  beauteous  order  ranged 
Like  her  united  towers. 

3  Ti9  thither,  by  divine  command, 
The  tribes  of  God  repair, 

Before  his  ark  to  celebrate 
His  Nome  with  praise  and  prayers 

4  O,  ever  pray  for  Salem's  peace  ; 
For  they  shall  prosp'rous  be, 

Thou  holy  city  of  our  God, 
"Who  bear  true  love  to  thee. 

5  May  peace  within  thy  sacred  walla 
A  constant  guest  be  found  ; 

"With  plenty  and  prosperity 
Thy  palaces  be  crown'd. 

6  For  my  dear  brethren's  sake,  and  friends 
No  less  than  brethren  dear, 

I'll  pray — May  peace  in  Salem's  towers 
A  constant  guest  appear. 

7  But  most  of  all  I'll  seek  thy  good. 
And  ever  wish  thee  well, 

For  Sion  and  the  temple's  sake, 
Where  God  vouchsafes  to  dwell. 

SELECTION  100.    C.  M. 
Prom  the  exsiy.   Psalm  of  David. 

HAD  not  the  Lord,  may  Israel  say, 
On  Israel's  side  engaged. 
The  foe  had  quickly  swallow'd  us, 
So  furiously  he  raged. 

2  Had  not  the  Lord  himself  vouchsafed 
To  check  his  fierce  control, 

The  adversary's  dreary  flood 
Had  overwhelm  d  our  soul. 

3  But  praised  be  our  eternal  Lord, 
Who  left  us  not  his  prey  ; 

The  snare  is  broke,  his  rage  disarm'd. 
And  we  again  are  free. 

4  Secure  in  God's  almighty  Name 
Our  confidence  remains  : 

The  God  who  made  both  heaven  and  earth, 
Of  both  sole  monarch  reigns. 


SELECTION  101.    C.  M. 
Prom  the  cmv.    Psalm  of  David. 

TX7"HO  place  on  Sion's  God  their  trust, 
"r  Like  Sion's  rock  shall  stand  ; 
Like  her  immovably  be  fix 'd 
By  his  almighty  hand. 

2  Look  how  the  hills  on  every  side 

Jerusalem  enclose  ; 
So  stands  the  I^ord  around  \ia  saints, 
To  guard  them  from  their  foes. 

3  Be  good,  O  righteous  God,  to  thoso 

Who  righteous  deeds  affect  ; 
The  heart  that  innocence  retains^ 
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■i  All  those  who  -walk  in  crooked  paths, 
The  Lord  shall  soon  destroy  ; 
Cut  off  th'  unjust,  but  crown  the  saint3 
With  lasting  peace  and  joy. 

SELECTION  102.     C.  M. 
From  the  cxxrii.   Psalm  of  David. 

TT7E  build  with  fruitless  cost,  unless 
»*•    The  Lord  the  pile  sustain  ; 
Unless  the  Lord  the  city  keep. 
The  watchman  wakes  in  vain. 

2  In  vain  we  rise  before  the  day, 

And  late  to  rest  repair, 
Allow  no  respite  to  our  toil, 
And  eat  the  bread  of  care. 

3  Supplies  of  life,  with  ease  to  them, 

He  on  his  saints  bestows  ; 
Be  crowns  their  labours  with  success, 
Their  nights  with  safe  repose. 

SELECTION  103.     C.  M. 
From  the  cxxviii.   Psalm  of  David. 

THE  man  is  bless'd  that  fears  the  Lord, 
Nor  only  worship  pays, 
But  keeps  his  steps  confined  with  care 
To  his  appointed  ways. 

2  He  shall  upon  the  sweet  returns 

Of  his  own  labour  feed; 
Without  dependence  live,  and  sea 
His  wishes  all  succeed. 

3  Who  fears  the  Lord  shall  prosper  thus  j 

Him  Sion's  God  shall  bless, 
And  grant  him  all  his  days  to  see 
Jerusalem's  success. 

SELECTION  104.     S.  M. 
From  the  czxx.   Psalm  of  David. 

FROM  lowest  depths  of  woe 
To  God  I  send  my  cry  : 
Lord,  hear  my  supplicating  voice, 
And  graciously  reply. 

2  Should'st  thou  severely  judge, 

Who  can  their  trial  bear  ? 
But  thou  forgiv'st,  lest  we  despond, 
And  quite  renounce  thy  fear. 

3  My  soul  with  patience  waits 

For  thee,  the  living  Lord  ; 
My  hopes  are  on  thy  promise  built, 
Thy  never-failing  word. 

4  My  longing  eyes  look  out 

For  thy  enlivening  ray, 
More  duly  than  the  morning  watch 
To  spy  the  dawning  day. 

5  Let  Israel  trust  in  God, 

No  bounds  his  mercy  knows  ; 
The  plenteous  source  and  spring  from  whence 
Eternal  succour  flows  : 


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6  Whose  friendly  streams  to  us 
Supplies  in  want  convey  ; 
A  healing  spring,  a  spring  to  cleanse 
And  wash  our  guilt  away. 

SELECTION  105.     III.  I. 
From  the  cxxxi.  Psalm  of  David 

LORD,  for  ever  at  thy  side 
Let  my  place  and  portion  be  : 
Strip  me  of  the  robe  of  pride, 
Clothe  me  with  humility. 

2  Meekly  may  my  soul  receive 

All  thy  Spirit  hath  reveal 'd  ; 
Thou  hast  spoken— 1  believe, 
Though  the  oracle  be  seal'd. 

3  Humble  as  a  little  child, 

Weaned  from  the  mother's  breast, 
By  no  subtleties  beguiled, 
On  thy  faithful  word  1  rest. 

4  Israel  !  now  and  evermore 

In  the  Lord  Jehovah  trust  ; 
Him,  in  all  his  ways,  adore, 
Wise,  and  wonderful,  and  just. 

SELECTION  106.    C.  M. 
From  the  cxsxii.  Psalm  of  Pavid. 

OWITH  due  reverence  let  us  all 
To  God's  abode  repair  ; 
And,  prostrate  at  his  footstool  fall'n, 
Pour  out  our  humble  prayer. 

2  Arise,  O  Lord,  and  now  possess 

Thy  constant  place  of  rest  ; 
Be  that,  not  only  with  thy  ark, 
But  with  thy  presence  bless'd. 

3  Clothe  thou  thy  priests  with  righteousness, 

Make  thou  thy  saints  rejoice  ; 
And,  for  thy  servant  David's  sake, 
Hear  thy  anointed's  voice. 

4  Fair  Sion  does,  in  God's  esteem, 

All  other  seats  excel  ; 
His  place  of  everlasting  rest, 
Where  he  desires  to  dwell. 

5  Her  store  th'  Almighty  will  increase, 

Her  poor  with  plenty  bless  ; 
Her  saints  shall  shout  for  joy,  her  priests 
His  saving  health  confess. 

SELECTION  107.     C.  M. 

From  the  cxxxiii.  Psalm  of  David. 

HOW  vast  must  their  advantage  be, 
How  great  their  pleasure  prove, 
Who  live  like  brethren,  and  consent 
In  offices  of  love. 

2  True  love  is  like  the  precious  oil, 

Which,  pour'd  on  Aaron's  head, 
Ran  down  his  beard,  and  o'er  his  robes 
Its  costly  fragrance  shed. 

3  'Tis  like  refreshing  dew,  which  does 

On  Hermon's  top  distil ; 


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Or  like  the  early  drops  that  fall 
On  Sion's  favour'd  hill. 

4  For  Sion  is  the  chosen  seat 
Where  the  Almighty  King 
The  promis'd  blessing"  has  ordain'd. 
And  life's  eternal  spring. 

SELECTION  108.     C.  M. 
Prom  the  cxxxiv.  Psalm  of  David. 

BLESS  God,  ye  servants,  that  attend 
Upon  his  solemn  state  ; 
That  in  his  temple's  hallow'd  courts 
With  humble  reverence  •wait. 

2  Within  his  house  lift  up  your  hands 
And  bless  his  holy  Name  : 
From  Zion  bless  thy  Israel.  Lord, 
Who  earth  and  heaven  didst  frame. 

SELECTION  109.     CM. 
Prom  the  cxxxv.  Psalm  of  David. 

O  PRAISE  the  Lord  with  one  consent, 
And  magnify  his  Name  : 
Let  all  the  servants  of  the  Lord. 
His  worthy  praise  proclaim. 

2  Praise  him,  all  ye  that  in  his  house 
Attend  with  constant  care  ; 

With  those  that  to  his  outmost  courts 
With  humble  zeal  repair. 

3  For  God  his  own  peculiar  choice 
The  sons  of  Jacob  makes  ; 

And  Israel's  offspring  for  his  own 
Most  valued  treasure  takes. 

4  That  God  is  great,  we  often  have 
By  glad  experience  found  ; 

And  seen  how  he,  with  wondrous  power, 
Above  all  gods  is  crown'd. 

5  For  he,  with  unresisted  strength, 
Performs  his  sovereign  will, 

In  heaven  and  earth,  and  watery  stores 
That  earth's  deep  caverns  fill. 

6  Their  just  returns  of  thanks  to  God 
Let  grateful  Israel  pay  ; 

Nor  let  anointed  Aaron's  race 
To  bless  the  Lord  delay. 

7  Their  sense  of  his  unbounded  love 
Let  Levi's  house  express  : 

And  let  all  those  who  fear  the  Lord, 
His  name  for  ever  bless. 

8  Let  all  with  thanks  his  wondrous  works 
In  Sion's  courts  proclaim  ; 

Let  them  in  Salem,  where  he  dwells, 
Exalt  his  holy  Name. 

SELECTION  110.    H.  4. 
From  the  cxxxvi.  Psalm  of  David. 

TO  God,  the  mighty  Lord, 
Your  joyful  thanks  repeat ; 
To  him  due  praise  afford, 
As  good  as  he  is  great. 

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For  God  does  prove 

Our  constant  friend  ; 
His  boundless  love 

Shall  never  end. 

2  To  him,  whose  wondrous  power, 
All  other  gods  obey, 

Whom  earthly  kings  adore, 
Your  grateful  homage  pay. 
For  God,  &c. 

3  By  his  almighty  hand 
Amazing  works  are  wrought  ; 

The  heavens  by  his  command 
Were  to  perfection  brought. 
For  God,  &c. 

4  He  spread  the  ocean  round 
About  the  spacious  land  ; 

And  bade  the  rising  ground 
Above  the  waters  stand. 
For  God,  &c. 

5  By  him  the  heavens  display 
Their  numerous  hosts  of  light, 

The  sun  to  rule  by  day. 
The  moon  and  stars  by  night. 
For  God,  &c. 

6  He,  in  our  depth  of  woes, 
On  us  with  favour  thought ; 

And  from  our  cruel  foes 
In  peace  and  safety  brought. 
For  God,  &c. 

7  He  does  the  food  supply 
On  which  all  creatures  live  : 

To  God,  who  reigns  on  high, 
Eternal  praises  give. 
For  God  will  prove 

Our  constant  friend  ; 
His  boundless  love 
Shall  never  end. 

SELECTION  111.    L.M. 

From  the  cxxxvii.  Psalm  of  David. 

TT^HEN  we,  our  weary  limbs  to  rest, 
*  *    Sat  down  by  proud  Euphrates'  stream, 
We  wept,  with  doleful  thoughts  oppress'd, 
And  Sion  was  our  mournful  theme. 

2  Our  harps,  that  when  with  joy  we  sung, 
Were  wont  their  tuneful  parts  to  bear, 

With  silent  strings  neglected  hung 
On  willow  trees  that  wither'd  there. 

3  O  Salem,  our  once  happy  seat, 
When  I  of  thee  forgetful  prove, 

Let  then  my  trembling  hand  forget 
The  speaking  strings  with  art  to  move. 

4  If  I  to  mention  thee  forbear, 
Perpetual  silence  be  my  doom  ; 

Or  if  my  chiefest  joy  compare 
With  thee,  Jerusalem,  my  home  I 

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SELECTION  112.     CM. 
From  the  csxxviii.  Psalm  of  David. 

"\TT1TH  my  whole  heart,  my  God  and  King1, 
*  *     Thy  praise  I  will  proclaim  ; 
Before  the  mighty  I  will  sing, 
And  bless  thy  holy  Name. 

2  I'll  worship  at  thy  sacred  seat, 

And.  with  thy  love  inspired  ; 
The  praises  of  thy  truth  repeat, 
O'er  all  thy  works  admired. 

3  Thou  graciously  inclin'dst  thine  ear, 

When  I  to  thee  did  cry  ; 
And,  when  my  soul  was  press'd  with  fear, 
Didst  inward  strength  supply. 

4  For  God,  although  enthroned  on  high, 

Does  thence  the  poor  respect  : 
The  proud,  far  off,  his  scornful  eye 
Beholds  with  just  neglect. 

5  Though  I  with  troubles  am  oppress'd, 

He  shall  my  foes  disarm, 
Believe  my  soul  ■when  most  distress'd, 
And  keep  me  safe  from  harm. 

6  The  Lord,  whose  mercies  ever  last, 

Shall  fix  my  happy  state  ; 
And,  mindfui  of  his  favours  past, 
Shall  his  own  work  complete. 

SELECTION  113.     L.  M. 
From  the  cxxsix.   Psalm  of  David. 

THOU,  Lord,  by  strictest  search  hast  known 
My  rising  up  and  lying  down  ; 
My  secret  thoughts  are  known  to  thee, 
Known  long  before  conceived  by  me. 

2  Thine  eye  my  bed  and  path  surveys, 
My  public  haunts  and  private  ways  : 
Thou  know  st  what  'tis  my  lips  would  vent, 
My  yet  unutter'd  words'  intent. 

3  Surrounded  by  thy  power  I  stand, 
On  every  side  I  find  thy  hand  : 

C)  skill  for  human  reach  too  high  ! 
Too  dazzling  bright  for  mortal  eye  ! 

4  From  thy  all-seeing  Spirit,  Lord, 
What  hiding-place  does  earth  afford  ? 

0  where  can  1  thy  influence  shun, 
Or  whither  from  thy  presence  run  ? 

5  If  up  to  heaven  I  take  my  flight, 
'Tis  there  thou  dwell'st,  enthroned  in  light ; 
If  to  the  world  unseen,  my  God, 
There  also  hast  thou  thine  abode. 

6  If  I  the  morning's  wings  could  gain, 
And  fly  beyond  the  western  main  ; 
E'en  there,  in  earth's  remotest  land, 

1  still  should  find  thy  guiding  hand. 

7  Or,  should  I  try  to  shun  thy  sight 
Beneath  the  sable  wings  of  night  ; 
One  glance  from  thee,  one  piercing  ray, 
Would  kindle  darkness  into  daw 

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8  Tlie  veil  of  night  is  no  disguise, 

No  screen  from  thy  all-searching  eves  ; 
Through  midnight  shades  thou  find'st  thy  way, 
As  in  the  blazing  noon  of  day. 

9  Thou  know'st  the  texture  of  my  heart. 
My  reins  and  every  vital  part  : 

I'll  praise  thee,  from  whose  hands  I  came 
A  work  of  such  a  wondrous  frame. 

10  Let  me  acknowledge  too,  O  God, 
That  since  this  maze' of  life  I  trod, 
Thy  thoughts  of  love  to  me  surmount 
The  power  of  numbers  to  recount. 

11  Far  sooner  could  I  reckon  o'er 
The  sands  upon  the  ocean's  shore  ; 
Each  morn,  revising  what  I've  done, 
I  find  th'  account  but  new  begun. 

12  Search,  try,  O  God,  my  thoughts  and  heart, 
If  mischief  lurk  in  any  part ; 

Correct  me  where  I  go  astray, 
And  guide  me  in  thy  perfect  way. 

SELECTION  114.    C.  M. 
From  the  czlL    Fsalm  of  David. 

LORD,  in  thy  sight,  O  let  my  prayer 
Like  morning  incense  rise  ; 
My  lifted  hands  accepted  be 
As  evening  sacrifice. 

2  From  hasty  language  curb  my  tongue, 

And  let  a  constant  guard 
Still  keep  the  portal  of  my  lips 
"With  wary  silence  barr'd. 

3  From  wicked  men's  designs  and  deeds 

My  heart  and  hands  restrain  ; 
Nor  let  me  share  their  evil  works, 
Or  their  unrighteous  gain. 

4  Let  upright  men  reprove  my  faults, 

And  I  shall  think  them  kind  ; 
Like  healing  oil  upon  my  head 
I  their  reproof  shall  find. 

SELECTION  115.    C.  M. 

From  the   cxliii.    Psalm   of  David. 

LORD,  hear  my  prayer,  and  to  my  cry 
Thy  wonted  audience  lend  ; 
In  thy  accustoin'd  faith  and  truth 
A  gracious  answer  send. 

2  Nor  at  thy  strict  tribunal  bring 

Thy  servant  to  be  tried  ; 
For  in  thy  sight  no  living  man 
Can  e'er  be  j  ustified. 

3  To  thee  my  hands  in  humble  prayer 

I  fervently  stretch  out  : 
My  soul  for  thy  refreshment  thirsts, 
Like  land  oppress'd  with  drought. 

4  Hear  me  with  speed,  my  spirit  fails  ; 

Thy  face  no  longer  hide, 
Lest  I  become  forlorn  like  them 
That  in  the  grave  reside. 


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5  Thy  kindness  early  let  me  hear, 
Whose  trust  on  thee  depends  : 

Teach  me  the  way  where  I  should  go, 
My  soul  to  thee  ascends. 

6  Do  thou,  O  Lord,  from  all  my  foes 
Preserve  and  set  me  free  ; 

A  safe  retreat,  a  hiding-place, 
My  soul  implores  from  thee. 

7  Thou  art  my  God,  thy  righteous  will 
Instruct  me  to  obey  ; 

Let  thy  good  Spirit  lead  and  keep 
My  soul  in  thy  right  way. 

8  O,  for  the  sake  of  thy  great  Name, 
Revive  my  drooping  heart  ; 

For  thy  truth's  sake,  to  me  distress'd 
Thy  saving  health  impart. 

SELECTION  116.    L.  M. 
Prom  the  cxliy.   Psalm  of  David. 

LORD,  what's  in  man,  that  thou  should'st  love 
Of  him  such  tender  care  to  take  ? 
What  in  his  offspring  could  thee  move 
Such  great  account  of  him  to  make? 

2  The  life  of  man  does  quickly  fade, 
His  thoughts  but  empty  are  and  vain, 

His  days  are  like  a  flying  shade, 

Of  whose  short  stay  no  signs  remain. 

3  To  thee,  almighty  King  of  kings, 
In  new-made  hymns  my  voice  I'll  raise  ; 

And  instruments  of  many  strings 
Shall  help  me  to  adore  and  praise. 

SELECTION  117. 

Prom  the  cxly.  Psalm  of  Darid. 

PART  I.     C.  M. 

THEE  will  I  bless,  my  God  and  King, 
Thy  endless  praise  proclaim  ; 
This  tribute  daily  I  will  bring, 
And  ever  bless  thy  Name. 

2  Thou,  Lord,  beyond  compare  art  great, 
And  highly  to  be  praised  ; 

Thy  majesty,  with  boundless  height, 
Above  our  knowledge  raised. 

3  Renown'd  for  mighty  acts,  thy  fame 
To  future  time  extends  ; 

From  age  to  age  thy  glorious  Name 
Successively  descends. 

4  Whilst  I  thy  glory  and  renown, 
And  wondrous  works  express, 

The  world  with  me  thy  might  shall  own. 
And  thy  great  power  confess. 

5  The  praise  that  to  thy  love  belongs, 
They  shall  with  joy  proclaim  ; 

Thy  truth  of  all  their  grateful  songs 
Shall  be  the  constant  theme. 

6  The  Lord  is  good  ;  fresh  acts  of  grace 
His  pity  still  supplies  ; 


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His  anger  moves  with  slowest  pace, 
His  ■willing  mercy  flies. 

7  Thy  love  through  earth  extends  its  fame, 
To  all  thy  works  express'd  ; 

These  show  thy  praise,  whilst  thy  great  Name 
Is  by  thy  servants  bless'd. 

8  They,  with  a  glorious  prospect  fired, 
Shall  of  thy  kingdom  speak  : 

And  thy  great  power,  by  all  admired, 
Their  lofty  subject  make. 

9  G'">d's  mighty  works  of  ancient  date 
Shall  thus  to  all  be  known  ; 

And  thus  his  kingdom's  glorious  state 
In  all  its  splendour  shown. 

10  His  steadfast  throne,  from  changes  free, 
Shall  stand  for  ever  fast  ; 
His  boundless  sway  no  end  shall  see, 
But  time  itself  outlast. 

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1  The  Lord  does  them  support  that  fall, 
And  makes  the  prostrate  rise  : 

For  his  kind  aid  all  creatures  call, 
Who  timely  food  supplies. 

2  Whate'er  their  various  wants  require, 
With  open  hand  he  gives  ; 

And  so  fulfils  the  just  desire 
Of  every  thing  that  lives. 

3  How  holy  is  the  Lord,  how  just, 
How  righteous  all  his  -ways  ! 

How  nigh  to  him,  who  with  firm  trust 
For  his  assistance  prays  ! 

4  He  grants  the  full  desires  of  those 
Who  him  with  fear  adore  ; 

And  will  their  troubles  soon  compose, 
When  they  his  aid  implore. 

5  The  Lord  preserves  all  those  •with  care 
Whom  grateful  love  employs  ; 

But  sinners,  who  his  vengeance  dare, 
Injustice  he  destroys. 

6  My  time  to  come,  in  praises  spent, 
Shall  still  advance  his  fame  ; 

And  all  mankind,  with  one  consent, 
For  ever  bless  his  Name. 

SELECTION  118.     m.  3. 
From   the   cxlv.    Psalm   of  David. 

GOB,  my  King,  thy  might  confessing, 
Ever  will  I  bless  thy  Name  : 
Day  by  day  thy  throne  addressing, 
Still  will  I  thy  praise  proclaim. 

2  Honour  great  our  God  befitteth  ; 
Who  his  majesty  can  reach  ? 

Age  to  age  his  'works  transmitteth, 
Age  to  age  his  power  shall  teach. 

3  They  shall  talk  of  all  thy  glory, 
On  thy  might  and  greatness"  dwell, 

Speak  of  thy  dread  acts  the  story, 
And  thy  deeds  of  wonder  tell. 

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4  Nor  shall  fail  from  memory's  treasure, 
Works  by  love  and  mercy  wrought ; 

Works  of  love  surpassing  measure, 
Works  of  mercy  passing  thought. 

5  Full  of  kindness  and  compassion, 
Slow  to  anger,  va9t  in  love, 

God  is  good  to  all  creation  ; 
All  his  works  his  goodness  prove. 

6  All  thy  work9,  O  Lord,  shall  bless  thee, 
Thee  shall  all  thy  saints  adore  ; 

King  supreme  shall  they  confess  thee, 
And  proclaim  thy  sovereign  power. 

7  They  thy  might,  all  might  excelling, 
Shall  to  all  mankind  make  known  j 

And  the  brightness  of  thy  dwelling, 
And  the  glories  of  thy  throne. 

8  Ever,  God  of  endless  praises, 
Shall  thy  royal  might  remain  ; 

Evermore  thy  brightness  blazes, 
Ever  lasts  thy  righteous  reign. 

9  Them  that  fall  the  Lord  protecteth, 
He  sustains  the  bow'd  and  bent  : 

Every  eye  from  thee  expecteth, 
Fix'd  on  thee,  its  nourishment. 

10  Thou  to  all,  great  God  of  nature, 
Giv'st  in  season  due  their  food  ; 

Spread' st  thy  hand,  and  every  creature 
Satisfiest  still  with  good. 

11  God  is  just  in  all  he  doeth, 
Kind  is  he  in  all  his  ways  ; 

He  his  ready  presence  showeith, 
When  a  faithful  servant  prays. 

12  Who  sincerely  seek  and  fear  him, 
He  to  them  their  wish  will  give  ; 

When  they  call,  the  Lord  will  hear  them, 
He  will  hear  them,  and  relieve. 

13  From  Jehovah  all  who  prize  him 
Shall  his  saving  health  enjoy  : 

All  the  wicked  who  despise  him, 
He  will  in  their  sin  destroy. 

14  Still,  Jehovah,  thee  confessing, 
Shall  my  tongue  thy  praise  proclaim  ; 

And  may  all  mankind  with  blessing 
Ever  hail  thy  holy  Name. 

SELECTION  119.    C.  M. 
From  the  cxlvi.   Psalm  of  David. 

O  PRAISE  the  Lord,  and  thou,  my  soul, 
For  ever  bless  his  Name  : 
His  wondrous  love,  while  life  shall  last, 
My  constant  praise  shall  claim. 

2  On  princes,  on  the  sons  of  men, 
Let  none  for  aid  rely  ; 

They  cannot  help,  they  turn  to  dust, 
And  all  their  counsels  die. 

3  Then  happy  he,  who  Jacob's  God 
For  his  protector  takes  ; 

Who  still,  with  well-placed  hope,  the  Lord 
His  constant  refuge  makes. 


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4  The  Lord,  who  mnde  both  heaven  and  earth, 
And  all  that  they  contain, 

Will  never  quit  his  steadfast  truth, 
Nor  make  his  promise  vain. 

5  The  poor,  oppress'd,  from  all  their  wrongs 
Are  eased  by  his  decree  ; 

He  gives  the  hungry  needful  food, 
And  sets  the  prisoners  free. 

6  By  him  the  blind  receive  their  sight, 
The  weak  and  fall'n  he  rears  ; 

With  kind  regard  and  tender  love 
He  for  the  righteous  cares. 

7  The  strangers  he  preserves  from  harm, 
The  orphan  kindly  treats  ; 

Defends  the  widow,  and  the  wiles 
Of  wicked  men  defeats. 

8  The  God  that  does  in  Sion  dwell, 
Is  our  eternal  King  : 

From  age  to  age  his  reign  endures  ; 
Let  all  his  praises  sing. 

SELECTION  120.    II.  2. 

From  the  csivi.  Psalm  of  David. 

I'LL  praise  my  Maker  with  my  breath, 
And  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 

Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers  : 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  life,  and  thought,  and  being  last, 
Or  immortality  endures. 

2  Why  should  I  place  in  man  my  trust  ? 
E'en  princes  die  and  turn  to  dust, 

Vain  is  the  help  of  flesh  and  blood  ; 
Their  breath  departs,  their  pomp  and  power, 
And  thoughts,  all  vanish  in  an  hour. 

Nor  can  they  make  their  promise  good. 

3  Happy  the  man  whose  hopes  rely 
On  Israel's  God  :  he  made  the  sky. 

And  earth,  and  seas,  with  all  their  train  ; 
He  saves  th'  oppress'd,  he  feeds  the  poor  ; 
His  truth  for  ever  stands  secure, 

And  none  shall  find  his  promise  vain. 

4  The  Lord  gives  eyesight  to  the  blind, 
The  Lord  supports  the  sinking  mind, 

He  sends  the  righteous  strength  and  peace, 
He  helps  the  stranger  in  distress, 
The  widow  and  the  fatherless, 

And  to  the  prisoner  grants  release. 

5  God  shall  the  wicked  overturn, 
On  them  his  wrath  shall  ever  burn, 

Sinners  shall  perish  in  their  ways  : 
Sion  !  the  God  thy  sons  adore, 
He,  he  is  King  for  evermore  ; 

The  Lord  thy  God  for  ever  praise  1 

SELECTION  121. 

From  the  cxlvii.  Psalm  of  David, 

PART  I.    C.  M. 

O  PRAISE  the  Lord  with  hymns  of  joy, 
And  celebrate  his  fame  ; 


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For  pleasant,  good,  and  comely  'tis 
To  praise  his  holy  Name. 

2  His  holy  city  God  will  build, 

Though  levell'd  with  the  ground  ; 
Bring  back  his  people,  though  dispersed 
Through  all  the  nations  round. 

3  He  kindly  heals  the  broken  hearts, 

And  all  their  wounds  does  close  ; 
He  tells  the  number  of  the  stars, 
Their  several  names  he  knows. 

4  Great  is  the  Lord,  and  great  his  power, 

His  wisdom  has  no  bound  ; 
The  meek  he  raises,  and  throws  down 
The  wicked  to  the  ground. 

5  To  God  the  Lord,  a  hymn  of  praise 

With  grateful  voices  sing  ; 
To  songs  of  triumph  tune  the  harp, 
And  strike  each  warbling  string. 

6  He  covers  heaven  with  clouds,  and  thence 

Refreshing  rain  bestows  ; 
And  on  the  mountains,  through  his  care, 
The  grass  in  plenty  grows. 

7  His  care  the  beasts  that  loosely  range 

With  timely  food  supplies  ; 
He  feeds  the  ravens'  tender  brood, 
And  stops  their  hungry  cries. 

8  The  Lord  to  him  that  fears  his  Name 

His  tender  love  extends  ; 
To  him  that  on  his  boundless  grace 
With  steadfast  hope  depends. 

9  Let  Sion  and  Jerusalem 

To  God  their  praise  address  ; 
Whose  strength  secures  their  lasting  gates, 
•  Who  does  their  children  bless. 

PART  II.    L.  M. 

1  JEHOVAH  speaks  :  swift  from  the  skies 
To  earth  the  sovereign  mandate  tiies  ; 
The  elements  confess  their  Lord, 
With  prompt  obedience  to  his  word  ; 

2  The  thick-descending  flakes  of  snow 
O'er  earth  a  fleecy  mantle  throw  ; 
And  glitt'ring  frost  o'er  all  the  plains 
Binds  nature  fast  in  icy  chains. 

3  He  speaks  :  the  ice  and  snow  obey, 
And  nature's  fetters  melt  away  ; 
Softly  the  vernal  breezes  blow, 
And  murmuring  waters  freely  flow. 

4  But  nobler  works  his  grace  record  ; 
To  Israel  he  reveals  his  word  ; 

To  them,  his  chosen  flock,  alone, 

He  makes  his  sacred  precepts  known. 

5  Such  bliss  no  heathen  nation  shares, 
His  oracles  are  only  theirs  : 

Let  Israel  then  their  voices  raise, 
And  bless  their  God  in  songs  of  praise. 


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SELECTIONS  OF  PSAEMS.  81 


SELECTION  122.     II.  4. 
"From  the  cxlviii.    Psalm  of  David. 

"VTF  boundless  realms  of  joy, 
J-    Exalt  your  Maker's  fame  ; 
His  praise  your  song  employ 
Above  the  starry  frame  : 
Your  voices  raise, 
Ye  Cherubim 
And  Seraphim, 
To  sing  his  praise. 

2  Thou  moon,  that  rul'st  the  night, 

And  sun,  that  guid'st  the  day, 
Ye  glittering  stars  of  light, 
To  him  your  homage  pay  : 
His  praise  declare, 
Ye  heavens  above, 
And  clouds  that  move 
In  liquid  air. 

3  Let  them  adore  the  Lord, 

And  praise  his  holy  Name, 
By  whose  almighty  word 
They  all  from  nothing  came  ; 
And  all  shall  last, 
From  changes  free  ; 
His  firm  decree 
Stands  ever  fast. 

4  Let  earth  her  tribute  pay  : 

Praise  him,  ye  dreadful  whales, 
And  fish  that  through  the  sea 

Glide  swift  with  glittering  scales; 
Fire,  hail,  and  snow, 


And  misty  air. 
And  winds  that  where 
He  bids  them  blow. 

5  By  hills,  and  mountains,  all 

In  grateful  concert  join'd  ; 
By  cedars  stately  tall, 
And  trees  for  fruit  design'd  ; 
By  every  beast, 
And  creeping  thing, 
And  fowl  of  wing, 
His  Name  be  blest, 

6  Let  all  of  highest  birth. 

With  those  of  humbler  name, 
And  judges  of  the  earth, 
His  matchless  praise  proclaim  : 
In  this  design. 
Let  youths  with  maids, 
And  hoary  heads 
"With  children,  join. 

7  United  zeal  be  shown 
His  wondrous  fame  to  raise, 

Whose  glorious  Name  alone 
Deserves  our  endless  praise  ; 
Earth's  utmost  ends 
His  power  obey  ; 
His  glorious  sway 
The  sky  transcends. 


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8  His  chosen  saints  to  grace, 
He  sets  them  up  on  high  ; 
And  favours  Israel's  race, 
Who  still  to  him  are  nigh  : 
O  therefore  raise 
Your  grateful  voice, 
And  still  rejoice 
The  Lord  to  praise  ! 


O 


SELECTION  123.     IV.  I. 
From  the  cxlix.  Psalm   of  David. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord, 

Prepare  your  glad  voice, 
His  praise  in  the  great 

Assembly  to  sing  : 
In  their  great  Creator 

Let  Israel  rejoice  ; 
And  children  of  Sion 

Be  glad  in  their  King. 

2  Let  them  his  great  Name 

Extol  in  their  songs, 
With  hearts  well  attuned 

His  praises  express  ; 
Who  always  takes  pleasure 

To  hear  their  glad  tongues, 
And  waits  with  salvation 

The  humble  to  bless. 

3  With  glory  adorn'd, 

His  people  shall  sing 
To  God,  who  their  heads 

With  safety  doth  shield  ; 
Such  honour  and  triumph 

His  favour  shall  bring  : 
O  therefore,  for  ever 

Ail  praise  to  him  yield  ! 

SELECTION    124.    L.  M. 
From  the  cl.  Psalm  of  David. 

O  PRAISE  the  Lord  in  that  blest  place, 
From  whence  his  goodness  largely  flows; 
Praise  him  in  heaven,  where  he  his  face, 
Unveil'd  in  perfect  glory  shows. 

2  Praise  him  for  all  the  mighty  acts 

Which  he  in  our  behalf  has  done  ; 
His  kindness  this  return  exacts, 
With  which  our  praise  should  equal  run. 

3  Let  the  shrill  trumpet's  warlike  voice 

Make  rocks  and  hills  his  praise  rebound  ; 
Praise  him  with  harp's  melodious  noise, 
And  gentle  psaltery's  silver  sound. 

4  Let  them  who  joyful  hymns  compose, 

To  cymbals  set  their  songs  of  praise  ; 
To  well-tuned  cymbals,  and  to  those  , 

That  loudly  sound  on  solemn  days. 

5  Let  all  that  vital  breath  enjoy, 

The  breath  he  does  to  them"  afford, 
In  just  return  of  praise  employ  : 
Let  every  creature  praise  the  Lord  I 

END  OF  THE  SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS  IN  METEE. 


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A  TABLE  OF  FIRST  LINES, 

SHOWING  WHERE  TO  FIND  EACH  PSALM,  AND  PART  OF  A 
PSALM,  BY  THE  BEGINNING. 


According  to  thy  promised  grace        ,        • 
Adored  for  ever  be  the  Lord   . 
Approach,  ye  children  of  the  Lord     .        . 
As  pants  the  hart  for  cooling  streams   . 
As  pants  the  wearied  hurt  for  cooling  springs 
Attend,  my  people  ;  Israel,  hear    . 

Be  gracious  to  thy  servant,  Lord 
Bless  d  is  the  man,  whom  thou,  O  Lord 
Bless  God,  my  soul  ;  thou.  Lord,  alone 
Bless  God,  ye  servants,  that  attend 
But  who  thine  anger's  dread  effects  . 

Consider  my  affliction,  Lord   . 
Consider  that  the  righteous  man 

Deceitful  thoughts  and  practices   .        • 
Defend  me,  Lord,  from  shame     . 

For  ever  and  for  ever,  Lord    . 

For  thee,  O  God,  our  constant  praise 

From  lowest  depths  of  woe     . 

Give  -ear,  thou  Judge  of  all  the  earth 
<Jod  is  our  refuge  in  distress   .        .        . 
God,  my  King,  thy  might  confessing 
•God  of  my  life,  O  Lord  most  high  .        . 
God  shall  arise,  and  Sion  view  .        . 
God  shall  charge  his  angel  legions 
■God's  perfect  law  converts  the  soul    . 
God's  temple  crowns  the  holy  mount    b 

Had  not  the  Lord,  may  Israel  say 
Happy  the  man  whose  tender  care        . 
Have  mercy,  Lord,  on  me   . 
Hear,  O  my  people  ;  to  my  law     . 
He's  blest  whose  sins  have  pardon  gain'd 
He  that  has  God  his  guardian  made 
How  bless'd  are  they  who  always  keep 
How  blest  is  he  who  ne'er  consents    . 
How  good  and  pleasant  must  it  be         . 
How  long  wilt  thou  forget  me,  Lord  . 
How  manifold  thy  works,  O  Lord  . 
How  shall  the  young  preserve  their  way* 
How  various,  Lord,  thy  works  are  found 
How  vast  must  their  advantage  be 

I'll  praise  my  Maker  with  my  breath 
In  mercy,  not  in  wrath   .... 
In  my  distress  to  God  I  cried       .        , 
Instruct  me  in  thy  statutes,  Lord, ,        » 
In  thee  I  put  my  steadfast  trust .        . 
I  waited  meekly  for  the  Lord         ,        , 

Jehovah  reigns,  let  all  the  earth         , 
Jehovah  reigns,  let  therefore  all    ,       , 


Fclec.  Part.  Pipe. 


ex:ix. 
xxviii. 
xxxiv. 

xlii. 

xlii. 

I. 

cxix. 

xciv. 

civ. 

cxxxiv. 

xc. 

cxix. 
iv. 

cxix. 

xxxi. 

cxix. 

Ixv. 

cxxx. 

Iv. 

xlvi. 

cxlv. 

lxxxviii. 

cii. 

xci. 

xix. 

lxxxvii. 

cxxiv. 

xli. 

li. 

Ixxviii. 

xxxii. 

xci. 

-cxix. 

i. 

xcii. 

xiii. 

civ. 

cxix. 

civ. 

cxxxiii. 

cxlvi. 

vi. 

XXX. 

cxix. 

Ixxi. 

xl. 

Xcvii. 
xcix. 


97 
23 
29 
36 
37 
43 

97 
73 
63 

108 
69 

97 

4 

97 
26 

97 

50 
104 

45 

40 
118 
67 
80 
70 
15 
66 

100 
35 
44 
60 
27 
70 
97 
1 
71 
10 
84 
97 
83 

107 

120 
6 
25 
97 
55 
34 

76 

78 


3 
2 

1 

2 


12 
1 


2 
2 
2 


2 
2 


61 
15 
18 
23 
23 
26 

59 

44 
50 
72 
41 


20      66 
4 

15      65 
16 


63 
29 
70 

27 
24 
77 
39 
46 
42 
9 
39 

69 
22 
26 
35 
17 
42 
58 

3 
43 

7 

51 
59 
50 
71 

79 

5 

16 

60 
32 
21 

46 

47 


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TABLE  OF  FIRST  LINES. 


Jehovah  speaks  :  swift  from  the  skies 
Judge  me,  O  Lord,  for  I  the  paths 

Let  all  the  just  to  God,  with  joy 

Let  all  the  lands,  with  shouts  of  joy 

Let  me  with  light  and  truth  be  bless'd 

Like  water  is  my  life  pour'd  out    . 

Lo  !  hills  and  mountains  shall  bring  forth 

Lord,  for  ever  at  thy  side 

Lord,  from  thy  unexhausted  store 

Lord,  hear  my  prayer,  and  to  my  cry   . 

Lord,  in  thy  sight,  O  let  my  prayer   . 

Lord,  let  me  know  my  term  of  days 

Lord,  not  to  us,  we  claim  no  share     . 

Lord,  though  at  times  surprised  by  fear 

Lord,  to  my  brethren  I'll  declare 

Lord,  what's  in  man  that  thou  should'st 

Lord,  who's  the  happy  man  that  may 

Magnify  Jehovah's  name    ,     . 

May  Jacob's  God  defend 

Mine  eyes,  alas  !  begin  to  fail 

My  God,  my  God,  why  leav'st  thou  me 

My  grateful  soul  shall  bless  the  Lord 

My  offerings  to  God's  house  I'll  bring 

My  soul,  for  help  on  God  rely 

My  soul,  howe'er  distress 'd  and  poor 

My  soul,  inspired  with  sacred  love 

My  soul,  oppress'd  with  deadly  care 

My  soul  with  grateful  thoughts  of  love 

My  soul  with  long  expectance  faints 

No  change  of  time  shall  ever  shock 
O  all  ye  people,  clap  your  hands 
O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul 
O  come,  loud  anthems  let  us  sing 
O  God,  my  gracious  God,  to  thee 
O  God,  my  heart  is  fix'd,  'tis  bent 
O  God,  my  heart  is  fully  bent 
O  God  of  hosts,  the  mighty  Lord 
O  God  our  Saviour,  all  our  hearts' 
O  Lord,  my  God,  my  portion  thou 
O  Lord,  the  Saviour  and  defence 
O  Lord,  thy  mercy,  my  sure  hope 
O  praise  the  Lord,  and  thou,  my  soul 
O  puaise  the  Lord,  for  he  is  good 
O  praise  the  Lord  in  that  blest  place 
O  praise  the  Lord  with  hymns  of  joy 
O  praise  the  Lord  with  one  consent 
O  praise  ye  the  Lord    .... 
O  renderthanks  and  bless  the  Lord 
O  render  thanks  to  God  above     . 
O  Thou,  -whom  heavenly  hosts  obey 
O  Thou,  to  whom  all  creatures  bow  . 
O  'twas  a  joyful  sound  to  hear 
O  with  due  reverence  let  us  all  .        . 

Praise  ye  the  Lord  !  our  God  to  praise 

Regard  my  words,  O  gracious  Lord   . 

Save  me,  O  God,  from  waves  that  roll 
Say  ye,  the  Lord  shall  not  regard       , 
Sing' to  the  Lord  a  new-made  song 
Sing  to  the  Lord  a  new-made  song    , 


Selec   Part.  Pa|?s. 

exlvii.     121      2      80 
xxvi.      21  14 


XXXlll. 

Ixvi. 

xliu. 

xxii. 

Ixxii. 

cxxxi. 

lxv. 

cxliii. 

cxli. 

xxxix. 

ex  v. 

lvi. 

xxii. 

exliv. 

XV. 

cvii. 

XX. 

exix. 
xxii. 

xvi. 
rxvi. 

lxii. 
lxix. 

ciii. 
cxix. 
exvi. 
cxix. 

xviii. 

atlvii. 

ciii. 

xcv. 

lxiii. 

lvh. 

cviii. 

Ixxxiv. 

lxxxv. 

cxix. 

xc. 

xxxvi. 

cxlvi. 

cxviii. 

cl. 

exlvii. 

exxxv. 

cxlix. 

cv. 

cvi. 

lxxx. 

viii. 

exxii. 

exxxii. 

cxi. 

v. 

lxix. 

xciv. 

xcvi. 

xcviii. 


28 
51 
38 
17 
56 

105 
50 

115 

114 
33 
93 
46 
17 

116 
12 


14 

41 

82 

74 

49 

47 

88 

63 

64 

97 

69 

30 

119 

96 

124 

121 

109 

123 

85 

86 

61 

7 

99 

106 

90 

5 

54 
73 
75 
77 


1 


87 
16 

97  16 
17  1 
13 

51  2 
48 

54  2 
81 

97      4 
94 
97    11 


1 


3 
1 


17 

30 
23 
11 
33 
71 
30 
75 
75 
21 
55 
28 
11 
76 
7 

52 

10 
65 
10 
8 
30 
29 
32 
49 
60 
56 
63 

8 
25 
50 
44 
29 
28 
53 
37 
37 
62 
41 
19 
78 
57 
82 
79 
72 
82 
51 
52 
36 

5 
63 
71 
54 

4 

32 
44 
45 
46 


TABLE  OF  FIRST  LINES. 


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That  man  is  bless'd  who  stands  in  awe 

Thee  will  I  bless,  my  God  and  King1  . 

The  good  man's  way  is  God's  delight    , 

The  heavens  declare  thy  glory,  Lord 

The  Lord  a  holy  temple  hath 

The  Lord  does  them  support  that  fall 

The  Lord  hath  spoke,  the  mighty  God  . 

The  Lord  himself,  the  mighty  Lord 

The  Lord  look'd  down  from  heaven's  hij 

The  Lord,  the  only  God,  is  great 

The  Lord  unto  my  Lord  thus  spake 

The  love  that  to  thy  laws  I  bear 

The  man  is  blest  that  fears  the  Lord 

The  Name  of  our  God  . 

The  servants  of  Jehovah's  will 

The  spacious  earth  is  all  the  Lord's 

The  strong  foundations  of  the  earth 

The  wicked  I  in  power  have  seen 

The  wonders  which  thy  laws  contain   . 

Thine  is  the  cheerful  day,  O  Lord 

Thou  art  the  righteous  Judge,  in  whom 

Though  wicked  men  grow  rich  or  great 

Thou,  gracious  God,  art  my  defence 

Thou,  Lord,  by  strictest  search  hast  known 

Thou  suit'st,  O  Lord,  thy  righteous  ways 

Through  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life 

Thus  God  declares  his  sovereign  will     . 

Thy  chastening  wrath,  O  Lord,  restrain 

Thy  constant  blessing,  Lord,  bestow     • 

Thy  mercies,  Lord,  shall  be  my  song 

Thy  presence,  Lord,  hath  me  supplied  . 

Thy  sacred  word  my  j  oyf ul  breast 

Thy  wondrous  power,  Almighty  Lord 

Thy  word  is  to  my  feet  a  lamp   . 

To  bless  thy  chosen  race 

To  celebrate  thy  praise,  O  Lord  . 

To  God,  in  whom  I  trnst 

To  God,  our  never-failing  strength 

To  God,  the  mighty  Lord 

To  me,  who  am  the  workmanship 

To  my  complaint,  O  Lord  my  God 

To  my  request  and  earnest  cry  . 

To  Sion's  hill  I  lift  my  eyes     . 

We  build  -with  fruitless  cost,  unless 
TVhate'er  the  mighty  Lord  decrees 
When  I  pour  out  my  soul  in  prayer 
When  we,  our  weary  limbs  to  rest        • 
While  I  the  King's  loud  praise  rehearse 
Whom  should  I  fear,  since  God  to  me    . 
Who  place  on  Sion's  God  their  trust  . 
With  cheerful  notes  let  all  the  earth 
With  glory  clad,  with  strength  array 'd 
With  me,  thy  servant,  thou  hast  dealt . 
With  my  whole  heart,  my  God  and  King 
With  my  whole  heart  to  God  I  call'd    . 
With  one  consent  let  all  the  earth      , 

Ye  boundless  realms  of  joy    . 

Ye  saints  and  servants  of  the  Lord     , 

Ye  that  in  might  and  power  excel         . 


cxn. 

cxlv. 

xxxvii. 

xix. 

xi. 

cxlv. 

1. 

xxiii. 

xiv. 

xlviii. 

ex. 

cxix. 

exxviii. 

Ixxvi. 

lxviii. 

xxiv. 

cii. 

xxxvii. 

cxix. 

lxxiv. 

cxix. 

xxxvii. 

iii. 

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TABLE, 


TO  FIND  THE  PSALMS  IN  THE  FOREGOING    SELECTIONS  SUITED 
TO  PARTICULAR  SUBJECTS  AND  OCCASIONS. 


Adoration  of  God,  Selection  7,  50,  74,  75,  117.     (See  Praise.') 

of  the  second  Person  in  the  Trinity,  41. 

Advent,  Selections  proper  for,  43,  part  i.;  68,  75,  76,  77. 
Afflicted,  prayer  of,  10,  36,  37,  73,  part  ii.;  80,  97,  part  xi.;  115. 
,  comfort  of,  97,  part  vii. 

,  complaint  of,  36,  37,  80,  part  i.;  115. 

,  Selec.  proper  for,  97. 

Afflictions,  benefits  of,  73,  part  ii. ;  97,  part  ix.,  verse  3. 

,     deliverance  from  them  celebrated,  29,  87. 

Aged  Saint,  prayer  of,  55,  verse  6. 
Almsgiving,  35,  verses  1,  2,  3  ;  91. 
Angels,  guard  the  righteous,  29,  verse  4  ;  70,  part  ii. 

,  called  on  to  praise  the  Lord,  81,  verses  11,  12. 

Ascension,  19,  verses  6,  7,  8,  9,  10  ;  41,  53,  verses  4,  5. 
Ash-Wednesday,  44,  104.    (See  Penitential.) 
Assistance  from  God,  112,  116. 

Atheism,  practical,  punishment  denounced  against,  11. 
Attributes  of  God,  30,  90,  117,  119,  120,  121. 

Blessing  of  God,  on  temporal  business  and  comforts,  102,  103. 

Blessings  promised  to  the  righteous,  1,  27,  103. 

Blood  of  Christ,  cleansing  from  sin,  prefigured  by  the  ceremonies  of 

the  law,  44. 
Brotherly  love,  107. 

Care  of  God  over  his  saints,  29. 

Charitable  man,  blessings  promised  to,  35,  verses  1,  2,  3. 

Charity  to  the  poor.     (See  Almsgiving.) 

Children,  instructed  in  God's  law,  60,  verses  3,  6  ;  97,  part  ii. 

Christ,  the  true  David,  68.     (See  I>avid.) 

,  covenant  made  with  him  tvpified  by  David,  68. 

,  divinity  of,  39,  verses  6—8  ;  41,  89. 

,  his  incarnation,  34,  verse  6,  &c. 

,  David  in  the  person  of,  describes  his  sorrows,  and  the  malice 

and  persecution  of  his  enemies,  and  prays  for  deliverance, 

17,  34,  45. 
,  his  death  and  sufferings  set  forth  in  the  person  of  David,  17, 

34,  45,  54. 

,  his  resurrection  predicted,  2,  13,  54,  part  ii.  ;  96,  verse  11,  &c. 

,  his  ascension  celebrated,  19,  41,  53. 

,  his  exaltation  in  his  human  nature  to  his  mediatorial  kingdom, 

2,  7,  56,  68,  89,  96,  106. 

,  his  glorification  in  his  human  nature,  7. 

,  his  love  to  his  Church  celebrated,  39. 

— — ,  his  glory  and  power,  39. 

,  his  kingdom  among  the  Gentiles,  56,  66,  89,  106, 

,  a  Priest  and  King,  89. 

,  our  strength  and  righteousness,  55. 

■ ,  his  first  and  second  coming,  48,  75,  76,  77. 

Christmas-day,  39,  64,  last  three  verses;  68,  89,  106. 
Church,  built  on  Jesus  Christ,  96,  verse  11,  &c. 

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gathered  and  settled,  106. 

its  beauty,  worship,  and  order,  42,  99. 

the  birth-plnce  of  saints,  31. 

safety  and  joy  in  it,  22,  42,  63. 

i  lest  ruction  of  its  enemies.  59. 

Gentiles  gathered  into  it,  39,  41. 

God  defends  it  and  fights  for  it,  16,  40,  101 . 

Christ's  love  to  it,  39. 

God's  presence  in  it,  and  delight  in  it,  29,  106- 

the  garden  of  the  Lord,  71,  verses  8,  9. 

the  spouse  of  Christ,  39. 

its  increase,  52. 

in  affliction,  61. 

comforted,  101. 

the  honour  and  safety  of  a  nation,  42. 

its  festivals  joyfully  attended,  99. 
Comfort  and  support  In  God,  4,  13,  27,  29,  40,  73,  part  ii.,  first  three 

verses. 
,    and  support  in  sadness,  prayed  for,  80. 

of  God's  Spirit,  prayed  for,  37,  38,  44. 

Communion  of  saints,  107. 
Compassion  of  God,  81.  82,  117,  from  verse  6. 
Complaint  of  absence  from  public  worship,  36,  37. 
■  of  sickness,  6. 

■ of  temptation  and  spiritual  afflictions,  36.  37. 

■ of  heavy  afflictions  in  mind  and  body,  80,  115. 

Confession  of  sin,  repentance  and  pardon,  27,  3"2,  44,  104,  115. 
Confirmation,  psalms  proper  for,  15,  part  ii.  ;   20,  verse  5,  &c.  ;   29, 

part  ii.,  verse  1,  &c.  ;  44,  verse  8,  &c.  ;  97,  part  ii.,  verse  1, 
&c.  ;  part  v.,  verse  I,  Sec.  ;  part  xiv.,  verse  1,  &c. 

Conscience,  its  guilt  relieved,  27,  104. 

Consecration  of  a  church,  106.     (See  Office  of  Consecration.) 

Contrition,  an  act  of,  20,  44. 

Converse  with  God,  49. 

Conversion  of  Jews  and  Gentiles,  66,  75,  86. 

Corruption  of  manners,  general.  11. 

Counsel  and  support  from  God,  13,  97. 

Courage  in  death,  13. 

Covenant  made  with  Christ  in  the  person  of  David,  68. 

Creation  and  Providence,  28,  84,  109,  110,  121,  122. 

Creatures,  no  trust  in  them,  and  God  all-sufficient,  28,  paxt  ii. ;  48,  119. 

praising  God,  122. 

David,  in  his  sufferings,  deliverances,  kingdom.  &c,  a  type  of  Christ, 

2,  14,  17,  34,  39,  45,  54.  56,  63,  89,  96,  106.    (See  Christ.) 
Death,  courage  in,  13,  18,  verse  4. 

,  deliverance  from,  26,  96. 

,  of  Christ,  17,  54. 

,  of  saints  and  sinners,  31. 

,  the  effect  of  sin,  69. 

Defence  and  salvation  in  God,  3,  14,  98. 
Delaying  sinners  'warned,  74,  verse  7. 
Delight  in  God,  14,  36,  37,  49,  57,  63. 
Deliverance  begun  and  perfected,  64. 

from  despair.  14. 

from  deep  distress,  29,  34. 

from  death,  26,  96. 

from  oppression  and  falsehood,  46. 

■ from  persecution,  5,  73. 

■ from  slander,  5,  26. 

. from  shipwreck,  87,  part  ii. 

■ by  prayer,  29,  34. 


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Desertion  and  distress  of  soul,  10,  32,  115. 
Desire  of  knowledge,  97,  part  v. 

of  holiness,  97,  part  v. 

of  comfort  and  succour,  97,  part  v.,  verse  6,  &c. 

of  quickening  grace,  97,  part  iv. 

Desolations,  the  Church  safe  in  them,  40. 
Devotion,  108. 

in  sickness,  6,  33. 

Direction  prayed  for,  20. 

Distress  relieved,  29,  34,  104. 

Divinity  of  Christ,  39,  89. 

Dominion  of  man,  7,  verses  5,  6. 

Doubts  and  fears  suppressed,  3,  26,  36,  37. 

Easter-Eve,  psalms  proper  for,  13,  verse  3,  &c.  ;  34,  verses  1,  2. 

Easter,  psalms  proper  for,  2,  verse  2  to  the  end  ;  25,  47,  96. 

Education,  religious,  29,  part  ii.  ;  60,  verse  3,  &c.  ;  9",  part  ii. 

End  of  righteous  and  wicked,  1,  31. 

Enemies  of  Christ  and  the  church,  (typified  by  the  enemies  of  David 

and  Israel,)  14,  59.     (See  Christ,  Church,  David.) 
Envy  and  unbelief  cured,  31. 
Epiphany,  season  of,  psalms  proper  for,  17,  part  iii.,  verse  6,  fee.  ;  39, 

42,  52,  56,  66,  75,  77-     (See  Gentiles,  Kingdom  of  Christ.) 
Equity  and  wisdom  of  Providence,  8. 
Evening  Psalm,  63,  last  stanza. 
Evidences  of  grace,  12,  21. 
Exaltation  of  Christ,  2,  7,  56,  89. 
Examination,  113,  last  verse. 

Faith  in  divine  power  and  mercv,  47,  48,  104. 
Faithfulness  of  God,  68,  85,  90,  117,  118,  119. 
Family  love  and  worship,  115. 
Fear  in  the  worship  of  God,  63,  verse  7,  &c.  ;  78. 

and  reverence  of  God,  28,  part  i.,  last  verse,  103.     (See  God.  his 

power  and  majesty.) 
Fears  and  doubts  suppressed,  3,  26,  29,  36,  37. 
Formal  worship,  43,  part  ii. 

Forgiveness  of  sin  prayed  for,  32,  44.     (See  Penitential,  Pardon.) 
Frailty  of  man,  33,  69,  116. 
Fretfulness  discouraged,  31. 
Friendship,  its  blessings,  107. 
Funeral,  psalms  proper  for,  33,  69,  116,  verse  2. 

GentiUs  given  to  Christ,  2,  17,  part  iii.,  last  five  verses  ;  56. 
gathered  into  the  Church,  39,  41,  52,  66,  75. 

owning  the  true  God,  50,  part  i.,  verse  2  ;  52,  75,  77. 

Glorification  of  Christ  in  his  human  nature,  7- 
Glory  of  Christ,  39. 

■ and  grace  promised,  63,  76,  last  three  verses. 

God,  his  greatness  and  glory,  7. 

,  his  perfections  and  providence   extolled,  30,  50,   part  ii.  ;    85, 

118,  121. 

,  his  goodness,  &c,  81,  82, 117,  part  i.,  verse  6,  &c.  ;  121. 

,  his  omniscience,  113. 

,  hi9  omnipresence,  113. 

,  his  omnipotence,  53,  68,  verse  6,  &c.  ;  72,  75. 

,  his  justice,  30,  verse  2  ;  71,  last  verse. 

,  his  sovereignty  and  goodness,  7,  92,  116. 

,  his  compassion,  82,  117,  part  i.,  verse  6,  &c,  and  part  ii. ;  il8, 

verse  5,  &c. 

,  his  care  of  the  saints,  3,  29, 

— — ,  our  defence  and  salvation,  3,  28,  part  ii.  5  93. 
. ,  eternal,  &c,  72. 

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God,  eternal,  and  man  mortal,  69,  60,  part  i. 

,  faithfulness,  68,  90,  117,  118. 

,  goodness  and  mercy,  81,  82,  117.  118. 

,  goodness  and  truth,  117,  118,  119. 

,  governing  power  and  goodness,  51. 

,  greatness  and  goodness,  63,  116,  117,  118,  121. 

,  the  Judge,  8,  verse  3  ;  43,  76,  77,  last  verse. 

,  his  majesty,  49,  76. 

,  his  condescension,  92. 

,  mercy  and  truth,  30,  82,  110,  117,  118. 

,  made  man.  7,  verse  5,  &c. 

,  his  perfections  extolled,  30,  90,  117,  118,  119,  120,  121. 

,  our  portion,  4,  57. 

,  his  power  and  majesty,  53,  68,  verse  6,  &c.;  72,  75. 

,  our  preserver,  98,  112. 

,  present  in  his  Church,  40,  63. 

,  our  Shepherd,  18. 

,  our  support  and  comfort,  73,  part  ii. 

,  supreme  Governor,  74. 

,  his  vengeance  and  compassion,  53,  75. 

,  unchangeable,  68.  90. 

,  worthy  of  all  praise,  117.  118,  119,  120,  124. 

Good  Friday,  psalms  proper  for,  17,  34,  45,  54.  (See  Christ,  his  suffer- 
ings and  death.) 

Good  Works,  4.  12,  86.  verse  3,  &c:  91,  97- 

Goodness  of  God  celebrated,  81,  82,  121      (See  God.) 

Gospel,  its  blessings,  glorv.  and  success,  15,  39,  68,  77,  89,  90. 

Grace,  prayed  for,  20,  36,"  37,  38. 

,  its  evidences,  21. 

,  without  merit,  27. 

.,  of  Christ,  39,  56. 

-,  and  providence,  28,  30,  109,  110. 

,  preserving  and  restoring,  27,  31,  part  ii.  ;  101,  112. 

?  and  glory,  63,  two  last  verses  ;  97,  last  three  verses.  _ 

,'  pardoning,  quickening,  and  sanctifying,  97,  part  iii.,  part  v., 

part  viii.,  part  x. 

Greatness  of  God,  and  his  goodness,  53,  116,  117,  118,  120,  121. 

Guilt  of  conscience  removed,  27,  44,  104. 

Harvest,  50,  part  ii. ;  121,  verse  6,  &c. 

Health,  sickness,  and  recovery,  6,  25,  32,  33,  69,  80,  part  i. ;  94. 

Hearing  of  prayer,  4,  50,  part  i. ;  51,  part  ii.;  80,  part  i. 

Heart,  known  to  God,  113. 

Heaven,  13,  19,  verse  3,  &c;  76,  verse  5. 

Holiness,  4,  12,  19,  verse  4,  &c. ;  86,  verse  3,  &c.;  91,  97. 

Holy  Spirit,  supplication  for,  36,  37,  44,  verse  9.  &c.     (See  Grace.) 

Hope  and  trust  in  God,  3,  13,  14,  22,  26,  40,  46,  48,  55,  65,  93,  verse  3, 

&c:  101. 
Humiliation,  day  of,  psalms  proper  for.    (See  Penitential  Psalms.) 
Humility,  profession  of,  105. 
Hypocrites  and  hypocrisy,  43,  part  iL 

Incarnation  of  Christ.  34,  verse  6.  &c. 

Institution  of  a  minister,  99,  106,  107. 

Instruction,  spiritual.  20.  verse  3  :  29.  pnrt  ii.  ;  97. 

Instructive  psalms,  displaying  the  different  characters  and  ends  of 

good  and  bad  men,  1,  5,  8,  9,  11,  12,  19,  20,  27.  29,  30,  31,  43, 

57,  63,  70,  71,  73,  91,  97,  98,  101,  102,  103,  107. 
Intercession,  psalms  of,  16,  52,  99,  last  four  verses  ;  106. 

Judgment,  day  of,  1,  last  three  verses;   43,  part  1.;    75,  last  Btanza; 
76,  77,  last  verse.    (See  Advent.) 

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Justice  of  God.     (See  God,  his  perfections.) 
Justification  from  the  free  grace  of  God,  27,  104. 

Kingdom  of  Christ,  2,  56,  66,  68,  89,  106.     (See  Christ,  Epiphany.) 
Knowledge,  spiritual,  desired,  97,  verse  5,  &c;  part  v.,  part  xvii.,  &c. 

Law  of  God,  its  excellence,  consolations,  delight  in  it,  &c,  15,  97, 

part  i.,  part  v.,  part  xiii.,  part  xvi. 
Lent,  psalms  proper  for.     (See  Penitential  Psalms.) 
Liberality  to  the  poor,  35,  first  three  verses  ;  91,  verse  3,  &c. 
LAfe,  its  shortness  and  frailty,  33,  69. 

,  uncertainty  of,  33. 

Longing  after  God,  36,  37,  49. 

Lord's-Day,  49,  first  three  stanzas,  74,  75,  79,  96,  verse  12  to  the  end. 
Love  to  our  neighbour,  12. 
,  brotherly,  107. 

Majesty  of  God,  53.     (See  God.) 

Man,  his  dominion,  7,  verse  5,  &c. 

,  his  mortality,  33,  69,  part  i. ;   80,  parti. 

Nation's  safety  is  the  Church,  42. 

National  deliverance,  59,  100. 

-  desolations,  the  Church  and  people  of  God  safe  in  them,  40. 

Obedience,  sincere,  27,  last  two  verses  ;  113,  last  verse. 

Old  Age,  69,  part  i.,  verse  9,  10. 

Omnipresence  of  God,  113.     (See  God.) 

Omnipotence  of  God,  68,  verse  6,  and  following.    (See  God* ) 

Omniscience  of  God,  113.     (See  God.) 

Pardon,  mercy,  and  grace  prayed  for,  6,  20,  27,  44,  64,  104,  107=    (See 

Penitential  Psalms,  Repentance.) 
Passion-week,  psalms  proper  for,  17,  45,  54.     (See  Christ,  his  sufferings 

and  death.) 
Patience  under  afflictions  and  persecutions,  31,  33,  104. 
Peace  and  holiness  urged,  29,  part  ii. 

,  return  of,  after  war,  77,  96. 

Penitential  Psalms  6,  27,  32,  44,  80,  part  i.;  104,  115. 

Perfections  of  God  extolled,  30,  90,  117,  118,  119,  120,  121.     (See  God.) 

Persecution,  prayer  in  the  time  of,  55,  115. 

• ,  courage  in  time  of,  40,  73,  part  ii. 

,  deliverance  from,  8,  73,  part  ii. 

Pestilence,  preservation  in  it,  70. 
Piety,  instruction  in.  29,  part  ii. 
Poor,  charity  to.     (See  Almsgiving.) 
Portion,  God  our,  4,  last  three  verses  ;  57. 
Power  of  Christ,  39. 

of  God,  53,  68.     (See  God.) 

Praise,  psalms  of,  51,  79,  81,  82,  90,  112,  117,  118,  119,  120. 

for  creation  and  providence,  23,  83. 

from  all  creatures,  122. 

for  temporal  blessings.  53,  120. 

for  eminent  deliverances,  29,  96. 

. for  the  victories  by  which  God  effected  our  redemption,  77* 

for  health  restored,  25,  94. 

for  hearing  prayer,  51,  last  three  verses. 

to  the  Messiah,  39. 

from  all  nations,  95. 

i for  protection,  grace,  and  truth,  47- 

for  rain,  50,  part  ii. 

Prayer,  4,  50. 

,  in  time  of  war,  16. 

Preservation,  daily,  98. 


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Preservation  in  time  of  public  danger  and  calamity,  40,  70,  91,  last 

verse. 
.  from  sin  and  its  punishments,  15,  part  ii.,  verse  7  ;  20, 

23.  34. 
Preserver.     (See  God.) 
Pr;-  ■■■j  office  of  Christ,  89. 

Propagation  of  the  Gospel,  39,  41,  53,  56.  11"  115. 
Prophetical  psalms,  2,  13.  17.  34,  39,  53.  56,  66,  96. 
Prosperous  sinners,  their  fearful  end,  31. 

Protection  of  God.  extended  to  the  righteous,  29,  verse  4.  £;c. ;  31,  70, 101. 
Providence,  its  wisdom  and  equity,  8,  last  verse  ;  75,  76. 

and  grace,  30,  121. 

in  the  works  of  creation,  2S,  50,  part  ii. ;  69,  84,  87,  109, 

110.  121. 

Punishment  of  sinners.     (See  Prosperous  sinners,  Sinners  warned.) 


Qualifications  of  a  Christian.  12,  19. 
Quickening  grace.     (See  Grace.) 


Rain,  50.  part  ii. :  121.  part  i.,  verse  6. 

Redemption,  the  mercies  of.  celebrated.  81,  82,  87,  part  i. 

Recovery  from  sickness.     (See  Sickness.) 

Relative  duties.  12,  10". 

Religious  education.     (See  Education.) 

Renovation,  44.  verse  6,  &c. :  97.  part  v.     (See  Grace.) 

Repentance,  relative  to,  6,  27,  32,  44,  80,  part  I.;  104,  115. 

Resignation,  33,  105. 

Restoring  grace.  19,  verse  3.     (See  Grace.) 

Resurrection  of  Christ  and  of  the  saints  predicted.  13.  verse  3,  &c;   25, 

96,  verse  11,  &c.     (See  Christ.  Easter-eve,  Easter.) 
Reverence  in  worship.    {.See  Worship.) 
Righteous,  character  of,  12.     (See  Holiness.) 

,  protected  by  God,  29.  verse  4.  &c. :  31,  70. 

,  blessings  promised  to.  1.  27,  last  verse  ;  103.    (See  Saints.) 

Riyhteousness  of  Christ  trusted  in,  55. 
,  from  God,  55. 

Safety  in  danger,  70.     (See  Preservation.) 
Saints,  character  of,  12,  19. 

,  protection  promised  to,  29.  verse  4.  &c.  :  31,  70.  101. 

,  blessings  promised  to,  1,  27.  71,  verses  8,  9  :  I 

Salvation  and  eternal  joys,  13,  19.  23,  30,  43,  part  i.,  third  stanza  ;  48, 

63,  64.  66,  76. 
Scripture,  excellence  of,  15.  97. 

'ions  of  the  year,  50.  part  ii. :  121. 

-'-examination.  21,  113,  last  verse. 
Shepherd.    (See  God.) 
Sickness,  6,  25.  32.  33.  94. 
Sin,  confession  of,  27,  32,  44,  104,  115.     (See  Penitential  Psalms,  Re- 

ipentance.) 
Sincerity,  21,  113.  last  verse. 
proved  and  rewarded,  14,  part  ii. 

Sinners  warned,  74,  last  verse. 

punished,  1,  verse  4,  Sec. ;  9,  31. 

Slander,  deliverance  from  it,  26. 

Sovereignty  of  God.    (See  God.) 

Spirit.     (See  Grace,  Holy  Spirit.) 

Spiritual  enemies  overcome.  3,  14. 

Submission.     (See  Re-  ■*.) 

Sujjerings  of  Christ,  17,  35.  45,  54. 

Sunday.     (See  Lr-rd's-day.) 

Support  and  counsel  from  God,  13,  verse  1  ;  45,  last  verse  :  73,  part  iL 

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92  TABLE  OF  SUBJECTS. 


Temporal  business  and  comforts,  blessings  on,  prayed  for,  102. 

Temptations  overcome,  3,  14- 

Thanksgivings.     (S-ie  Praise.) 

Thunder  and  storm,  24,  verse  3,  &c. 

Trinity  Sunday,  psalms  proper  for,  39,  41,  89. 

Trust  in  God,  57.     (See  Hope.) 

in  creatures  vain,  120. 

Truth  of  God  celebrated,  117,  118,  120. 

Unbelief  and  envy  cured,  31. 
Unchangeable  God..     (See  God.) 
Unity,  advantages  of,  celebrated,  107. 

Vanity  of  man,  33,  69,  verse  3,  &c. 

War,  psalms  in  time  of,  14,  16,  40. 

Watchfulness,  15,  part  ii..  last  three  verses  :  33,  46,  114. 

Whitsvmday,  42,  53,  117,  118.     (See  Grace,  Holy  Spirit.) 

Wickedness  of  man,  11,  44. 

Winter  and  summer,  121. 

Works  of  Creation,  Providence,  and  Grace,  15,  121.      (See  Creation, 

Providence,  Grace.) 
Worship  and  order  of  the  Church,  42. 

,  delight  in  it,  63,  68,  "8. 

,  public,  49,  63,  74,  79,  99,  106. 

Zeal,  prayer  for,  97,  part  ii.,  verse  2,  &c. 
Zion.    (See  Church.) 


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HYMNS. 


I.  THE  HOLY  SCRIPTURES. 

HYMN  1.    C.  M. 

GREAT  God,  •with  wonder  and  with  praise, 
On  all  thy  works  I  look  ; 
But  still  thy  wisdom,  power,  and  grace, 
Shine  brightest  in  thy  book. 

2  The  stars  that  in  their  courses  roll, 
Have  much  instruction  given  ; 

But  thy  good  word  informs  my  soul 
How  I  may  soar  to  heaven. 

3  The  fields  provide  me  food,  and  show 
The  goodness  of  the  Lord  ; 

But  fruits  of  life  and  glory  grow 
In  thy  most  holy  word. 

4  Here  are  my  choicest  treasures  hid, 
Here  my  best  comfort  lies  ; 

Here  my  desires  are  satisfied, 
And  here  my  hopes  arise. 

5  Lord,  make  me  understand  thy  law, 
Show  what  my  faults  have  been  ; 

And  from  thy  Gospel  let  me  draw 
Pardon  for  all  my  sin. 

6  Here  would  I  learn  how  Christ  has  died 
To  save  my  soul  from  hell ; 

Not  all  the  books  on  earth  beside, 
Such  heavenly  wonders  tell. 

7  Then  let  me  love  my  Bible  more, 
And  take  a  fresh  delight, 

By  day  to  read  these  wonders  o'er, 
And  meditate  by  night. 

HYMN  2.     CM. 

FATHER  of  mercies  !  in  thy  word 
What  endless  glory  shines  ! 
For  ever  be  thy  Name  adored 
For  these  celestial  lines. 

2  Here  may  the  wretched  sons  of  want 
Exhaustless  riches  find  ; 

Riches  above  what  earth  can  grant, 
And  lasting  as  the  mind. 

3  Here  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows, 
And  yields  a  free  repast  : 

Sublimer  sweets  than  nature  knows 
Invite  the  longing  taste. 

4  Here  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice 
Spreads  heavenly  peace  around  ; 

And  life  and  everlasting  joys 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 


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96  HYMNS. 

5  O  may  these  heavenly  pages  be 
My  ever  dear  delight  ; 

And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 
And  still  increasing  light. 

6  Divine  Instructor,  gracious  Lord, 
Be  thou  for  ever  near  ; 

Teach  me  to  love  thy  sacred  word, 
And  view  my  Saviour  there. 


II.  CREATION. 

HYMN  3.     C.  M. 

GREAT  first  of  beings  !  mighty  Lord 
Of  all  this  wondrous  frame  ! 
Produced  by  thy  creating  word, 
The  world  from  nothing  came. 

2  Thy  voice  sent  forth  the  high  command, 

'Twas  instantly  obey'd  : 
And  through  thy  goodness  all  things  stand 
Which  by  thy  power  were  made. 

3  Lord,  for  thy  glory  shine  the  whole  ; 

They  all  reflect  thy  light  : 
For  this,  in  course  the  planets  roll, 
And  day  succeeds  the  night. 

4  For  this,  the  sun  dispenses  heat 

And  beams  of  cheering  day  ; 

And  distant  stars,  in  order  set, 

By  night  thy  power  display. 

5  For  this,  the  earth  its  produce  yields  ; 

For  this,  the  waters  flow  ; 
And  blooming  plants  adorn  the  fields, 
And  trees  aspiring  grow. 

6  Inspired  with  praise,  our  minds  pursue 

This  wise  and  noble  end ; 
That  all  we  think,  and  all  we  do, 
Shall  to  thine  honour  tend. 

HYMN  4.    C.  M. 

Genesis  i. 

LET  heaven  arise,  let  earth  appear, 
Proclaim   th'  Eternal  Lord  : 
The  heaven  arose,  the  earth  appear'd, 
At  his  creating  word. 

2  But  formless  was  the  earth,  and  void, 

Dark,  sluggish,  and  confused  ; 

Till  o'er  the  mass  the  Spirit  moved, 

And  quickening  power  diflueed. 

3  Then  spake  the  Lord  Omnipotent 

The  mandate,  "  Be  there  light :" 
Light  darted  forth  in  vivid  rays, 
And  scatter'd  ancient  night. 

4  The  glorious  firmament  he  spread? 

To  part  the  earth  and  sky  ; 
And  fix'd  the  upper  elements 
Within  their  spheres  on  high. 

5  He  bade  the  seas  together  flow  ; 

They  left  the  solid  land  : 


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And  herbs,  and  plants,  and  fruitful  trees, 
Sprung  forth  at  his  command. 

6  Above,  he  form'd  the  stars  ;  and  placed 

Two  greater  orbs  of  light  ; 
The  radiant  sun  to  rule  the  day, 
The  moon  to  rule  the  night. 

7  To  all  the  varied  living  tribes 

He  gave  their  wondrous  birth  : 
Some  form'd  within  the  watery  deep, 
Some  from  the  teeming  earth. 

8  Then,  chief  o'er  all  his  works  below, 

Man,  honour'd  man,  was  made  ; 
His  soul  with  God's  pure  image  starnp'd, 
With  innocence  array'd. 

9  Completed  now  the  mighty  work, 

God  his  creation  view'd  ; 
And,  pleased  with  all  that  he  had  made, 
Pronounced  it  "  very  good." 

HYMN  5.    II.  I. 

Psalm  cxlviii. 
Praise  from  Living  Creatures. 

BEGIN,  my  soul,  th'  exalted  lay  ; 
Let  each  enraptured  thought  obey, 
And  praise  th'  Almighty  "s  Name  : 
Let  heaven  and  earth,  and  seas  and  skies, 
In  one  melodious  concert  rise, 
To  swell  th'  inspiring  theme. 

2  Te  angels,  catch  the  thrilling  sound, 
While  all  the  adoring  thrones  around 

His  boundless  mercy  sing  ; 
Let  every  listening  saint  above 
Wake  all  the  tuneful  soul  of  love, 

And  touch  the  sweetest  string. 

3  Whate'er  this  living  world  contains, 
That  wings  the  air  or  treads  the  plains, 

United  praise  bestow ; 
Ye  tenants  of  the  ocean  wide, 
Proclaim  Him  through  the  mighty  tide, 

And  in  the  deeps  below. 

4  Let  man,  by  nobler  passions  sway'd, 
The  feeling  heart,  the  judging  head, 

In  heavenly  praise  employ  ; 
Spread  HIS  tremendous  Name  around, 
While  heaven's  broad  arch  rings  back  the  sound, 

The  general  burst  of  joy. 

HYMN  6.    II.  I. 

Psalm  cxlviii. 
Praise  from  the  Elements  and  Worlds. 
*V7~E  fields  of  light,  celestial  plains, 
-*-    Where  pure,  serene,  effulgence  reigns, 
Ye  scenes  divinely  fair, 
Your  Maker's  wondrous  power  proclaim, 
Tell  how  he  form'd  your  shining  frame, 
And  breathed  the  fluid  air. 
2  Join,  all  ye  stars,  the  vocal  choir  ; 
Thou  dazzling  orb  of  liquid  fire, 
The  mighty  chorus  aid  ; 


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And,  soon  as  evening  veils  the  plain, 
Thou  moon,  prolong  the  hallow'd  strain, 
And  praise  Him  in  the  shade. 

3  Thou  heaven  of  heavens,  his  vast  abode, 
Proclaim  the  glories  of  thy  God  ; 

Ye  worlds,  declare  his  might  : 
He  spake  the  word,  and  ye  were  made, 
Darkness  and  dismal  chaos  fled, 

And  nature  sprung  to  light. 

4  Let  every  element  rejoice  ; 

Ye  thunders,  burst  with  awful  voice 

To  Him  who  bids  you  roll  ; 
His  praise  in  softer  notes  declare, 
Each  whispering  breeze  of  yielding  air, 

And  breathe  it  to  the  soul. 

HYMN  7.     L.  M. 

Psalm  xi j. 

THE  spacious  firmament  on  high, 
With  all  the  blue  ethereal  sky, 
And  spangled  heavens,  a  shining  frame, 
Tneir  great  Original  proclaim. 

2  Th'  unwearied  sun,  from  day  to  day, 
Does  his  Creator's  power  display, 
And  publishes  to  every  land 

The  work  of  an  Almighty  hand. 

3  Soon  as  the  evening  shades  prevail. 
The  moon  takes  up  the  wondrous  tale  ; 
And,  nightly,  to  the  listening  earth, 
Repeats  the  story  of  her  birth  ; 

4  Whilst  all  the  stars  that  round  her  burn, 
And  all  the  planets  in  their  turn. 
Confirm  the  tidings  as  they  roll, 

And  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  pole. 

5  What  though  in  solemn  silence  all 
Move  round  this  dark  terrestrial  ball  ; 
What  though  no  real  voice  nor  sound 
Amidst  their  radiant  orbs  be  found  ; 

6  In  reason's  ear  they  all  rejoice, 
And  utter  forth  a  glorious  voice  ; 
For  ever  singing  as  they  shine, 

M  The  hand  that  made  us  is  divine." 


III.    PROVIDENCE. 

HYMN  8.     L.  M. 

ETERNAL  Source  of  every  joy. 
Well  may  thy  praise  our  lips  employ, 
While  in  thy  temple  we  appear, 
To  hail  thee  Sovereign  of  the  year. 

2  Wide  as  the  wheels  of  nature  roll. 
Thy  hand  supports  and  guides  the  whole  : 
The  sun  is  taught  by  thee  to  rise, 
And  darkness  when  to  veil  the  skies. 

3  The  flowery  spring  at  thy  command 
Perfumes  the  air,  and  paints  the  land  ; 
The  summer  rays  with  vigour  shine, 
To  raise  the  corn,  and  cheer  the  vine. 

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4  Thy  hand  in  autumn  richly  pours 
Through  all  our  coasts  redundant  stores  ; 
And  winters,  soften'd  by  thy  care, 

No  more  the  face  of  horror  wear. 

5  Seasons,  and  months,  and  weeks,  and  days, 
Demand  successive  songs  of  praise  ; 

And  be  the  grateful'homage  paid, 
With  morning  light,  and  evening  shade. 

6  Here  in  thy  house  let  incense  rise, 
And  circling  sabbaths  bless  our  eyes, 
Till  to  those  lofty  heights  we  soar, 
"Where  days  and  years  revolve  no  more. 

HYMN  9.    II.  3. 

Psalm  ziiii. 

THE  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare, 
And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd's  care  ; 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply, 
And  guard  me  with  a  watchful  eye  ; 
My  noon-day  walks  he  shall  attend, 
And  all  my  midnight  hours  defend. 

2  When  in  the  sultry  glebe  I  faint, 
Or  on  the  thirsty  mountain  pant, 
To  fertile  vales  and  dewy  meads 
My  weary  wandering  steps  he  leads, 
Where  peaceful  rivers,  soft  and  slow, 
Amid  the  verdant  landscape  flow. 

3  Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread 
With  gloomy  horrors  overspread  ; 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill, 
For  thou,  O  Lord,  art  with  me  still  : 
Thy  friendly  crook  shall  give  me  aid, 
And  guide  me  through  the  dreadful  shade. 

HYMN  10.     CM. 

HEN  all  thy  mercies,  O  my  God, 
My  rising  soul  surveys, 
Transported  with  the  view,  I'm  lost 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

2  O  how  shall  words  with  equal  warmth 

The  gratitude  declare, 
That  glows  within  my  ravish'd  heart  ! 
But  thou  canst  read  it  there. 

3  Thy  providence  my  life  sustain'd, 

And  all  my  wants  redrest, 
When  in  the  silent  womb  I  lay, 
And  hung  upon  the  breast. 

4  To  all  my  weak  complaints  and  cries 

Thy  mercy  lent  an  ear, 
Ere  yet  my  feeble  thoughts  had  learnt 
To  form  themselves  in  prayer. 

5  Unnumber'd  comforts  to  my  soul 

Thy  tender  care  bestow'd, 
Before  my  infant  heart  conceived 
From  whom  those  comforts  flow'd. 

6  When  in  the  slippery  paths  of  youth 

With  heedless  steps  I  ran, 
Thine  arm,  unseen,  convey'd  me  safe, 
And  led  me  up  to  man. 


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7  Through  hidden  dangers,  toils,  and  deaths, 
It  gently  cleard  my  way. 

And  through  the  pleasing  snares  of  vice, 
More  to  be  fear'd  than  they. 

8  When  worn  with  sickness,  oft  hast  thou 
"With  health  renew 'd  my  face  ; 

And.  when  in  sins  and  sorrows  sunk, 
Revived  my  soul  with  grace. 

9  Thy  bounteous  hand  with  worldly  bliss 
Has  made  my  cup  run  o'er  ; 

And  in  a  kind  and  faithful  friend 
Has  doubled  all  my  store. 

10  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  gifts 
My  daily  thanks  employ  : 

Nor  is  the  least  a  cheerful  heart, 
That  tastes  those  gifts  with  joy. 

11  Through  every  period  of  my  life 
Thy  goodness  I'll  pursue  ; 

And  after  death,  in  distant  worlds, 
The  glorious  theme  renew. 

12  When  nature  fails,  and  day  and  night 
Divide  thy  works  no  more. 

My  ever  grateful  heart.  O  Lord, 
Thy  mercy  shall  adore. 

13  Through  all  eternity,  to  thee 
A  joyful  song  I'll  "raise  : 

But  O  .'  eternity's  too  short 
To  utter  all  thy  praise. 

HYMN   11.     III.  1. 

Psalm  xxxi.  15. 

11  My  times  are  in  thy  hand." 

SOVEREIGN  Ruler  of  the  skies, 
Ever  gracious,  ever  wise. 
All  our  times  are  in  thy  hand, 
All  events  at  thy  command. 

2  He  that  form'd  us  in  the  womb, 
He  shall  guide  us  to  the  tomb  ; 
All  our  ways  shall  ever  be 
Order'd  by  his  wise  decree. 

3  Times  of  sickness,  times  of  health, 
Blighting  want,  and  cheerful  wealth. 
All  our  pleasures,  all  our  pains, 
Come,  and  end,  as  God  ordair.s. 

4  May  we  always  own  thy  hand, 
Still  to  thee  surrender  d  stand, 
Know  that  thou  art  God  alone, 
We  and  ours  are  all  thy  own  ! 

HYMN  12.     C.  M. 

GOD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way 
His  wonders  to  perform  : 
He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines, 
With  never-failing  skill. 
He  treasures  up  his  bright  designs, 
And  works  his  gracious  will. 


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3  Yc  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take  ; 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break. 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense. 

But  trust  him  tor  his  grace  : 
Behind  a  frowning  providence 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

o  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 
Unfolding  every  hour  : 
The  bud  may  have  a  hitter  taste, 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 
And  scan  his  work  in  vain  : 
God  is  hia  own  interpreter, 
And  he  will  make  it  plain. 


IV.  REDEMPTION. 

HYMN"  13.      a  M. 

Job  ix.  2—6. 

AH,  how  shall  fallen  man 
Be  just  before  his  Clod  ! 
If  he  contend  in  righteousness, 
We  sink  beneath  his  rod. 

2  If  he  our  ways  should  mark, 
With  strict  inquiring  eyes, 

Could  we  for  one  of  thousand  faults 
A  just  excuse  devise  '? 

3  All-seeing,  powerful  God  ! 
Who  can  with  thee  contend  ? 

Or  who  that  tries  th'  unequal  strife, 
Shall  prosper  in  the  end  ? 

4  The  mountains,  in  thy  wrath, 


Their  ancient  seats  forsake 
The  trembling  earth  deserts  her  place, 
Her  rooted  pillars  shake  : 

•5  Ah,  how  shall  guilty  man 
Contend  with  such  a  God  ? 
None,  none  can  meet  him,  and  escape, 
But  through  the  Saviour's  blood. 

HYMN  14.    L.  M. 

Job  ix.  30—33. 

THOUGH  I  should  seek  to  wash  me  clean 
In  water  of  the  driven  snow, 
My  soul  would  yet  its  spot  retain. 
And  sink  in  conscious  guilt  and  -woe  : 

2  The  Spirit,  in  his  powf r  divine, 

Would  cast  my  vaunting  soul  to  earth. 
Expose  the  foulness  of  its  sin, 
And  show  the  vileness  of  its  worth. 

3  Ah.  not  like  erring  man  is  God, 

That  men  to  mswer  him  should  dare  ; 
Condemu'd.  and  into  silence  awed, 
They  helpless  stand  before  his  bar. 

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202  HYMNS. 

4  There,  must  a  Mediator  plead, 

Who,  God  and  man,  may  both  embrace 
With  God,  for  man  to  intercede, 
And  offer  man  the  purchased  gTace. 

5  And  lo  !  the  Son  of  God  is  slain 

To  be  this  Mediator  crown'd  : 
In  Him,  my  soul,  be  cleansed  from  stain, 
In  Him  thy  righteousness  be  found  ! 

HYMN  15.     L.  M. 

ALL  glorious  God,  what  hymns  of  praise 
Shall  our  transported  voices  raise  : 
What  ardent  love  and  zeal  are  due, 
While  heaven  stands  open  to  our  view. 

2  Once  we  were  fallen,  and  O  how  low  ! 
Just  on  the  brink  of  endless  woe  : 
When  Jesus,  from  the  realms  above, 
Borne  on  the  wings  of  boundless  love, 

3  Scatter'd  the  shades  of  death  and  night, 
And  spread  around  his  heavenly  light : 
By  him  what  wondrous  grace  is  shown 
To  souls  impoverish'd  and  undone. 

4  He  shows,  beyond  these  mortal  shores, 
A  bright  inheritance  as  ours  ; 

Where  saints  in  light  our  coming  wait , 
To  share  their  holy,  happy  state. 

HYMN  16.    CM. 

SALVATION  !  O  the  joyful  sound, 
Glad  tidings  to  our  ears  ; 
A  sovereign  balm  for  every  wound, 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 

2  Salvation  I  buried  once  in  sin, 

At  hell's  dark  door  we  lay  ; 
But  now  we  rise  by  grace  divine. 
And  see  a  heavenly  day. 

3  Salvation  !,let  the  echo  fly 

The  spacfouB  earth  around  ; 

While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 

Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 

4  Salvation  !  O  thou  bleeding  Lamb, 

To  thee  the  praise  belongs  : 
Our  hearts  shall  kindle  at  thy  Name, 
Thy  Name  inspire  our  songs. 

Chorus  for  the  end  of  each  verse. 

Glory,  honour,  praise,  and  power, 
Be  unto  the  Lamb  for  ev«»r  ! 
Jesus  Christ  is  our  Redeemer  ! 
Hallelujah,  praise  the  Lord  ! 

HYMN  17.    C.  M. 

TO  our  Redeemer's  glorious  Name 
Awake  the  sacred  song  : 
O  may  his  love  (immortal  flame) 
Tune  every  heart  and  tongue. 

2  His  love,  what  mortal  thought  can  reach  j 
What  mortal  tongue  display  ! 
Imagination's  utmost  stretch 
In  wonder  dies  away. 


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3  He  left  his  radiant  throne  on  high, 

Left  the  bright  realms  of  bliss, 
And  came  to  earth  to  bleed  and  die  ! 
Was  ever  love  like  this  ? 

4  Dear  Lord,  while  we  adoring  pay 

Our  humble  thanks  to  thee, 
May  every  heart  with  rapture  say, 
"The  Saviour  died  for  me." 

5  O  may  the  sweet,  the  blissful  theme, 

Fill  every  heart  and  tongue  ; 
Till  strangers  love  thy  charming  Name, 
And  join  the  sacred  song. 

HYMN  18.     III.  3. 

SAVIOUR,  source  of  every  blessing, 
Tune  my  heart  to  grateful  lays  ; 
Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing, 
Call  for  ceaseless  songs  of  praise. 

2  Teach  me  some  melodious  measure, 

Sung  by  raptured  saints  above  ; 
Fill  my  soul  with  sacred  pleasure, 
While  I  sing  redeeming  love. 

3  Thou  didst  seek  me  when  a  stranger, 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God  ; 
Thou,  to  save  my  soul  from  danger, 
Didst  redeem  me  with  thy  blood. 

4  By  thy  hand  restored,  defended, 

Safe  through  life  thus  far  I've  come  ; 
Safe,  O  Lord,  when  life  is  ended, 
Bring  me  to  my  heavenly  home. 

HYMN  19.    C.  M. 

Titus  iii.  4—7. 

TV/TY  grateful  soul,  for  ever  praise, 
x"X  yor  ever  love  his  Name, 
Who  turn'd  thee  from  the  fatal  paths 
Of  folly,  sin,  and  shame. 

2  Vain  and  presumptuous  is  the  trust 

Which  in  our  works  we  place  ; 
Salvation  from  a  higher  source 
Flows  to  our  fallen  race. 

3  'Tis  from  the  love  of  God  through  Christ 

That  all  our  hopes  begin  ; 
His  mercy  saved  our  souls  from  death 
And  wash'd  us  from  our  sin. 

4  His  Spirit,  through  the  Saviour  shed, 

His  sacred  fire  imparts, 
Removes  our  dross,  and  love  divine 
Enkindles  in  our  hearts. 

5  Thus  rais'd  from  death,  we  live  anew  ; 

And,  justified  by  grace, 
We  hope  in  glory  to  appear, 
And  see  our  Father's  face. 

HYMN  20.     CM. 

HOW  helpless  guilty  nature  lies, 
Unconscious  of  its  load  : 


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20*  IiYMIxS. 

The  heart  unchanged  can  never  rise 
To  happiness  and  God. 

2  The  Avill  perverse,  the  passions  blind, 

In  paths  of  ruin  stray  : 
Reason  debased  can  never  find 
The  safe,  the  narrow  way. 

3  Can  ought  beneath  a  power  divine 

The  stubborn  will  subdue  ? 
'Tis  thine,  Almighty  Saviour,  thine 
To  form  the  heart  anew. 

4  'Tis  thine  the  passions  to  recall, 

And  upwards  bid  them  rise  ; 

And  make  the  scales  of  error  fall 

From  reason's  darken'd  eyes. 

5  To  chase  the  shades  of  death  away, 

And  bid  the  sinner  live, 
A  beam  of  heaven,  a  vital  ray, 
'Tis  thine  alone  to  give. 

6  O  change  these  wretched  hearts  of  ours, 

And  give  them  life  divine  : 
Then  shall  our  passions  and  our  powers, 
Almighty  Lord,  be  thine. 

HYMN  21.     C.  M. 

FATHER,  to  thee  my  soul  I  lift, 
On  thee  my  hope  depends, 
Convinced  that  every  perfect  gift 
From  thee  alone  descends. 

2  Mercy  and  grace  are  thine  alone, 

And  power  and  wisdom  too  ; 
Without  the  Spirit  of  thy  Son 
We  nothing  good  can  do. 

3  Thou  all  our  works  in  us  hast  wrought, 

Our  good  is  all  divine  ; 
The  praise  of  every  holy  thought 
And  righteous  word  is  thine. 

4  From  thee,  through  Jesus,  we  receive 

The  power  on  thee  to  call, 
In  whom  we  are,  and  move,  and  live  : 
Our  God  is  all  in  all. 

HYMN  22.    m.  1. 

SING,  my  soul,  His  wondrous  love, 
Who,  from  yon  bright  throne  above, 
Ever  watchful  o'er  our  race, 
Still  to  man  extends  his  grace. 

2  Heaven  and  earth  by  him  were  made, 
All  is  by  his  sceptre  sway'd  ; 

What  are  we  that  he  should  show 
So  much  love  to  us  below  ! 

3  God.  the  merciful  and  good, 
Bought  us  with  the  Saviour's  blood; 
And,  to  make  our  safety  sure, 
Guides  us  by  his  Spirit  pure. 

4  Sing,  my  soul,  adore  his  Name, 
Let  his  glory  be  thy  theme  : 
Praise  him  till  he  calls  thee  home, 
Trust  his  love  for  all  to  come. 


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HYMN  23.     S.  M. 

GRACE  !  'tis  a  charming  sound, 
Harmonious  to  the  ear  ; 
Heaven  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 
And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

2  Grace  first  contriv'd  a  way 

To  save  rebellious  man, 
And  all  the  means  that  grace  display, 
"Which  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 

3  Grace  guides  my  wandering  feet 

To  tread  the  heavenly  road  ; 
And  new  supplies  each  hour  I  meet 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

4  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown 

Through  everlasting  days  : 
It  lays  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone, 
And  well  deserves  the  praise. 


Y.    THE  CHURCH. 

HYMN  24.     S.M. 

LIKE  Noah's  weary  dove, 
That  soar'd  the  earth  around, 
But  not  a  resting-place  above 
The  cheerless  waters  found  ; 

2  O  cease,  my  -wandering  soul, 

On  restless  wing  to  roam  ; 
All  the  wide  world,  to  either  pole, 
Has  not  for  thee  a  home. 

3  Behold  the  ark  of  God, 

Behold  the  open  door  ; 
Hasten  to  gain  that  dear  abode, 
And  rove,  my  soul,  no  more. 

4  There,  safe  thou  shalt  abide, 

There,  sweet  shall  be  thy  rest, 
And  every  longing  satisfied, 
With  full  salvation  blest. 

5  And,  when  the  waves  of  ire 

Again  the  earth  shall  fill. 
The  Ark  shall  ride  the  sea  of  fire ; 
Then  rest  on  Sion's  hill. 

HYMN  25.     S.  M. 

I  LOVE  thy  kingdom,  Lord, 
The  house  of  thine  abode, 
The  Church  our  blest  Redeemer  saved, 
With  his  own  precious  blood. 

2  I  love  thy  Church,  O  God  ; 

Her  walls  before  th?e  stand, 
Dear  as  the  apple  of  thine  eye, 
And  graven  on  thy  hand. 

3  Ife'er  to  bless  thy  sons, 

My  voice  or  hands  deny, 
These  hands  let  useful  skill  forsake, 
This  voice  in  silence  die. 

4  If  e'er  my  heart  forget 

Her  welfare  or  her  woe, 


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Let  every  joy  this  heart  forsake, 
And  every  grief  o'erflow. 

5  For  her  my  tears  shall  fall  ; 

For  her  my  prayers  ascend  : 
To  her  my  cares  and  toils  be  given, 
Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 

6  Beyond  my  highest  joy 

I  prize  her  heavenly  ways, 
Her  sweet  communion,  solemn  vows, 
Her  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 

7  Jesus,  thou  Friend  divine, 

Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 
Thy  hand  from  every  snare  and  foe 
Shall  great  deliverance  bring. 

8  Sure  as  thy  truth  shall  last, 

To  Sion  shall  be  given 
The  brightest  glories  earth  can  yield, 
And  brighter  bliss  of  heaven. 

HYMN  26.     C.  M. 
Heb.  xii.  IP,  22—21 
"V"OT  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord, 
•*■*   The  tempest,  fire,  and  smoke  r 
Not  to  the  "thunder  of  that  word 
Which  God  on  Sinai  spoke  : 

2  But  we  are  come  to  Sion's  hill, 

The  city  of  our  God  ; 
Where  milder  ■words  declare  his  will, 
And  spread  his  love  abroad. 

3  Behold  th'  innumerable  host 

Of  angels  clothed  in  light  : 
Behold  the  spirits  of  the  just 
Whose  faith  is  changed  to  sight. 

4  Behold  the  bless 'd  assembly  there 

Whose  names  are  writ  in  heaven  ; 
Hear  God,  the  Judge  of  all,  declare 
Their  sins,  through  Christ,  forgiven. 

5  Angels,  and  living  saints,  and  dead, 

But  one  communion  make  : 
All  join  in  Christ,  their  vital  Head, 
And  of  his  love  partake. 

HYMN  27.     S.  M. 

BLEST  is  the  tie  that  binds 
Our  hearts  in  Christian  love  : 
The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above. 

2  Before  our  Father's  throne 

We  pour  united  prayers  : 
Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woes, 

Our  mutual  burdens  bear  : 
And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 

4  When  we  at  death  must  part, 

How  keen,  how  deep  the  pain  : 
But  we  shall  still  be  join'd  in  heart, 
And  hope  to  meet  again. 


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b  From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain, 
And  sin,  we  shall  be  free  : 
And  perfect  love  and  friendship  reiga 
Throughout  eternity. 


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HYMN  28.     II-  1. 

Fnlm  cixii. 

Tfte   Church  in   Glory. 

7ITH  joy  shall  I  behold  the  day 
1  That  calls  my  willing  soul  away, 
T  >  dwell  among  the  blest  : 
For  lo  !  my  great  Redeemer's  power 
Unfolds  the  everlasting  door, 
And  points  me  to  his  rest. 

2  Ev'n  now,  to  my  expecting  eyes 

The  heaven-built  towers  of  Salem  rise  ; 

Their  glory  I  survey  ; 
T  view  her  mansions  that  contain 
The  angel  host,  a  beauteous  train, 

And  shine  with  cloudless  day. 

3  Thither,  from  earth's  remotest  end, 
Lo  !  the  redeem'd  of  God  ascend, 

Borne  on  immortal  wing  : 
There,  crowu'd  with  everlasting  joy, 
In  ceaseless  hymns  their  tongues  employ, 

Before  th'  Almighty  King. 

A  The  King  a  seat  hath  there  prepared, 
High  on  eternal  base  uprear'd, 

For  his  eternal  Son  : 
His  palaces  with  joy  abound  ; 
His  saints,  by  him  with  glory  crown'd, 

Attend  and  share  his  throne. 

5  Mother  of  cities  !  o'er  thy  head 
Bright  peace,  with  healing  wings  outspread 

For  evermore  shall  dwell  : 
Let  me.  blest  seat  !  my  name  behold 
Among  thy  citizens  enroll'd. 
And  bid  the  world  farewell. 

HYMN  29.     L.  M. 

I«aiah  lii.  1,  2. 

TRIUMPHANT  Sion  !  lift  thy  head 
From  dust,  and  darkness,  and  the  dead  : 
Though  humbled  long,  awake  at  length. 
And  gird  thee  with  thy  Saviour's  strength. 

2  Put  all  thy  beauteous  garments  on, 
And  let  thy  excellence  be  known  : 
Deck'd  in  the  robes  of  righteousness, 
The  world  thy  glories  shall  confess. 

3  No  more  shall  foes  unclean  invade, 
And  fill  thy  hallow'd  walls  with  dread  ; 
No  more  shall  hell's  insulting  host 
Their  victory  and  thy  sorrows  boast. 

4  God  from  on  high  has  heard  thy  prayer, 
His  hand  thy  ruins  shall  repair  : 

Nor  will  thy  watchful  Monarch  cease 
To  guard  thee  in  eternal  peace. 


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VI.    FESTIVALS  AND  FASTS* 


THE  LORD'S  DAT. 

HYMN  30.     II.  4. 

AWAKE,  ye  saints-,  awake. 
And  hail  this  sacred  day  ; 
In  loftiest  songs  of  praise 

Your  joyful  homage  pay  : 
Welcome  the  day  that  God  hath  blest* 
The  type  of  heaven's  eternal  rest. 

2  On  this  auspicious  morn 
The  Lord  of  life  arose  ; 

He  burst  the  bars  of  death. 

And  vanquished  all  our  foea  : 
And  now  he  pleads  our  cause  above,. 
And  reaps  the  fruits  of  all  his  love. 

3  All  hail,  triumphant  Lord  ! 
Heaven  with  hosannas  rings, 

And  earth,  in  humbler  strains, 
Thy  praise  responsive  sings  : 
Worthy  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain. 
Through  endless  years  to  live  and  reigr* 

4  Great  King,  gird  on  thy  sword, 
Ascend  thy  conquering  car  ; 

While  justice,  troth,  and  love, 
Maintain  thy  glorious  war  : 
This  day  let  sinners  own  thy  sway, 
And  rebels  cast  their  arias  away." 

HYMN  3L>    C<  M. 

THIS  is  the  day  the  Lord  ha.ik  made,. 
Let  young  and  old  rejoice  : 
To  him  be  vows  and  homage  paid,. 
Whose  service  is  our  choice. 

2  This  is  the  temple  of  the  Lord  : 
How  dreadful  is  this  place  t 

With  meekness  let  us  hear  his  word". 
With  reverence  seek  his  face. 

3  This  is  the  homage  he  requires  ; 
The  voice  of  praise  and  prayer, 

The  soul's  affections,  hopes,  desires,. 
Ourselves  and  all  we  are. 

4  While  rich  and  poor  for  merey  call„ 
Propitious  from  the  skies, 

The  Lord,  the  Maker  of  them  aH^ 
Accepts  the  sacrifice. 

5  Well  pleased,  through  Jesus  Christ  his  Soxv 
From  sin  he  grants  release  ; 

According  to  their  faith  'tis  done. 
He  bids  them  go  in  peace. 

HYMN  32.     S,  M. 

TfoTELCOME,  sweet  day  of  rest, 
'  *     That  saw  the  Lord  arise  ; 
Welsome  to  this  reviving  breast* 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes. 


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HYMNS.  10» 

2  The  King  himself  cornea  near, 
To  feast  his  saints  to-day  ; 

Here  may  we  sit,  and  see  him  here, 
And  iove,  and  praise,  and  pray. 

3  One  day  amidst  the  place 
Where  Jesus  is  within, 

Is  better  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  pleasure  and  of  sin. 

4  My  willing  soul  wonld  stay 
In  such  a  frame  as  this, 

Till  it  is  call'd  to  soar  away 
To  everlasting  bliss. 

HYMN  33.    L.  M. 

ANOTHER  six  days'  work  is  done, 
Another  Lord's  day  has  begun  ; 
Return,  my  soul,  enjoy  thy  rest, 
Improve  the  hours  thy  God  hath  blest. 

2  This  day  may  our  devotion  rise, 
As  grateful  incense  to  the  skies  ; 
And  heaven  that  sweet  repose  bestow. 
"Which  none  but  they  who  feel  it  know- 

3  This  peaceful  calm  witliin  the  breast 
Is  the  sure  pledge  of  heavenly  rest. 
Which  for  the  Church  of  God  remains, 
The  end  of  cares,  the  end  of  pains. 

i  In  holy  duties,  let  the  day, 
In  holy  pleasures  pass  away : 
How  sweet  a  sabbath  thus  to  spend, 
In  hope  of  one  that  ne'er  shall  end. 

HYMN  31.    IT.  3. 

GREAT  God,  this  sacred  day  of  thine 
Demands  the  soul's  collected  powers; 
Gladly  we  now  to  thee  resign 

These  solemn,  consecrated  hours  : 
O  may  our  souls  adoring  own 
The  grace  that  calls  us  to  thy  throne. 

2  All-seeing  God!  thy  piercing  eye 
Can  every  secret  thought  explore; 

May  worldly  cares  our  bosoms  fly, 

And,  where  thou  art,  intrude  no  more  : 
O  may  thy  grace  our  spirits  move, 
And  fix  our  minds  on  things  above. 

3  Thy  Spirit's  powerful  aid  impart, 
And  bid  thy  word,  with  life  divine, 

Engage  the  ear,  and  warm  the  heart  : 
Then  shall  the  day  indeed  be  thine  ; 
Then  shall  our  souls  adoring  own 
The  grace  that  calls  us  to  thy  throne. 

HYMN  35.    II.  4. 
TN  loud  exalted  strains, 
A  The  King  of  Glory  praise  ; 
O'er  heaven  and  earth  he  reigns, 

Through  everlasting  days; 
But  Sion,  with  his  presence  blest, 
Is  his  delight,  his  chosen  rest. 

2  O  King  of  Glory,  come  ; 

And  with  thy  favour  crown 


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This  temple  as  thy  home, 

This  people  as  thy  own  : 
Beneath  this  roof  vouchsafe  to  show 
How  God  can  dwell  with  men  belcw. 

3  Now  let  thine  ear  attend 

Out  supplicating  cries  ; 
Now  let  our  praise  ascend, 

Accepted  to  the  skie»  : 
Now  let  thy  Gospel's  joyful  sound 
Spread  its  celestial  influence  round. 

4  Here  may  the  listening  throng 

Imbibe  thy  truth  and  love  ; 
Here  Christians  join  the  song 

Of  6eraphim  above  : 
Till  all  who  humbly  seek  thy  face, 
Rejoice  in  thy  abounding  grace. 

HYMN  36.    L.  31. 

T^AE  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world,  begone; 

-*-     Let  my  religious  hours  alone  ; 
From  flesh  and  sense  I  would  be  free, 
And  hold  communion,  Lord,  with  thee. 

2  My  heart  grows  warm  with  holy  fire, 
And  kindles  with  a  pure  desire 

To  see  thy  grace,  to  taste  thy  love, 
And  feel  thine  influence  from  above. 

3  When  I  can  say  that  God  is  mine, 
When  I  can  see  thy  glories  shine, 
I'll  tread  the  world  beneath  my  feet, 
And  all  that  men  call  rich  and  great. 

4  Send  comfort  down  from  thy  right  hand, 
To  cheer  me  in  this  barren  land  ; 

And  m  thy  temple  let  me  know 
The  joys  that  from  thy  presence  flow. 

HT3IN  37.     L.  If. 

MT  opening  eyes  with  rapture  see 
The  dawn  of  thy  returning  day, 
My  thoughts,  O  God,  ascend  to  thee, 
While  thus  my  early  vows  I  pay. 

2  I  yield  my  heart  to  thee  alone, 

Nor  would  receive  another  guest  ; 
Eternal  King  !  erect  thy  throne, 
And  reign  sole  monarch  in  my  breast. 

3  O  bid  this  trifling  world  retire, 

And  drive  each  carnal  thought  away; 
Nor  let  me  feel  one  vain  desire, 

One  sinful  thought,  through  all  the  day 

4  Then,  to  thy  courts  when  I  repair, 

My  soul  shall  rise  on  joyful  wing, 
The  wonders  of  thy  love  declare, 
And  join  the  strains  which  angelfl  sing. 

HYMN   38.     III.  1. 

TO  thy  temple  I  repair  : 
Lord,  I  love  to  worship  there  ; 
While  thy  glorious  praise  is  sung, 
Touch  my  lips,  unloose  my  tongue. 
2  While  the  prayers  of  saints  ascend, 
God  of  love,  to  mine  attend  ; 


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Hear  me,  for  thy  Spirit  pleads  ; 
Hear,  for  Jesus  intercedes. 

3  "While  I  hearken  to  thy  law, 
Fill  my  soul  with  humble  awe, 
Till  thy  Gospel  bring  to  ine 
Life  and  immortality. 

4  While  thy  ministers  proclaim 
Peace  and  pardon  in  thy  Name, 
Through  their  voice,  by  faith,  may  I 
Hear  thee  speaking  from  on  high. 

5  From  thy  house  when  I  return, 
May  my  heart  within  me  burn  ; 
And  at  evening  let  me  6ay, 

"I  have  walk'd  with  God  to-day." 

HYMN  39.     L.  M. 

After  Sermon. 

ALMIGHTY  Father,  bless  the  word, 
■  Which,  through  thy  grace,  we  now  have  heard 
O  may  the  precious  seed  take  root, 
Spring  up,  and  bear  abundant  fruit. 

2  We  praise  thee  for  the  means  of  grace, 
Thus  in  thy  courts  to  s^ek  thy  face  : 
Grant,  Lord,  that  we  who  worship  here 
May  all,  at  length,  in  heaven  appear. 

HYMN   40.     III.  5. 

LORD,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing, 
Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace  ; 
Let  us  each,  thy  love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace  ; 

O  refresh  us, 
Travelling  through  this  wildernesa. 
2  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 
For  the  Gospel's  joyful  sound  ; 
May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound  : 

May  thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found. 

ADVENT. 
HYMN  41.     C.  M. 

HARK  !  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  comes, 
The  Saviour  promised  long  : 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

2  On  him  the  Spirit,  largely  pour'd, 
Exerts  his  sacred  fire  ; 
Wisdom  and  might,  and  zeal  and  love, 
His  holy  breast  inspire. 

8  He  comes,  the  prisoners  to  release, 
In  Satan's  bondage  held  : 
The  gates  of  brass  before  him  burst, 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

4  He  comes,  from  thickest  films  of  vice 
To  clear  the  mentu  ray; 
And  on  the  eyes  oppress'd  with  night, 
To  pour  celestial  day. 


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5  He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 

The  bleeding  soul  to  curp. 
And  with  the  treasures  of  his  grace, 
T'  enrich  the  humble  poor. 

6  Our  glad  hosannas,  Prince  of  Peace, 

Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim  ; 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  thy  beloved  Name. 

HYMN  42.    HI.  3. 

AIL  !  thou  long-expected  Jesus, 
Born  to  set  thy  people  free : 
From  our  sins  and  fears  release  us, 
Let  us  find  our  rest  in  thee. 

2  Israel's  strength  and  consolation, 

Hope  of  all  the  saints,  thou  art ; 
Long  desired  of  every  nation, 
Joy  of  every  waiting  heart. 

3  Born  thy  people  to  deliver, 

Born  a  child,  yet  God  our  King, 
Born  to  reign  in  us  for  ever, 
Now  thy  gracious  kingdom  bring. 

4  By  thine  own  eternal  Spirit, 

Rule  in  all  our  hearts  alone  ; 
By  thine  all-sufficient  merit, 
Raise  us  to  thy  glorious  throne. 

CHRISTMAS. 
HYMN  43.     C.  M. 

Luke  ii.  8—15. 

WHILE  shepherds  watch 'd  their  flocks  by  night, 
All  seated  on  the  ground, 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down, 
And  glory  shone  around. 

2  "  Fear  not,"  said  he,  for  mighty  dread 

Had  seized  their  troubled  mind; 
"  Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 
To  you,  and  all  mankind. 

3  "To  you,  in  David's  town,  this  day 

Is  born,  of  David's  line, 
The  Saviour,  who  is  Christ  the  Lord* 
And  this  shall  be  the  sign  : 

4  M  The  heavenly  babe  you  there  shall  find, 

To  human  view  display'd. 
All  meanly  wrapt  in  swathing  bands, 
And  in  a  manger  laid." 

5  Thus  spake  the  seraph,  and  forthwith, 

Appear'd  a  shining  throng 
Of  angels,  praising  God,  who  thus 
Address'd  their  joyful  song  : 

6  M  All  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 

And  to  the  earth  be  peace  ; 
Good-will,  henceforth,  from  heaven  to  men, 
Begin  and  never  cease." 

HYMN  44.     G.  M. 

WHILE  angels  thus,  O  Lord,  rejoice, 
Shall  men  no  anthem  raise  ? 


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O  may  we  lose  these  useless  tongues, 
When  we  forget  to  praise. 

2  Then  let  ub  swell  responsive  notes, 
And  join  the  heavenly  throng  ; 

For  angels  no  such  love  have  known, 
As  we,  to  wake  their  song. 

3  Good-will  to  sinful  dust  is  shown, 
And  peace  on  earfh  is  given  ; 

For  lo  !  th'  incarnate.  Saviour  comes, 
With  news  of  joy  from  heaven. 

4  Mercy  and  truth,  with  sweet  accord, 
His  rising  beams  adorn  ; 

Let  heaven  and  earth  in  concert  sing, 
"  The  promised  child  is  born  !  " 

5  Glory  to  God,  in  highest  strains. 
By  highest  worlds  is  paid  ; 

Be  glory,  then,  by  us  proclaim'd, 
And  by  our  lives  display'd  ; 

6  Till  we  attain  those  blissful  realms, 
Where  now  our  Saviour  reigns  ; 

To  rival  these  celestial  choirs 
In  their  immortal  strains. 

HYMN  45.    in.  1. 

HARK  !  the  herald  angels  sing, 
Glory  to  the  new-born  King  ; 
Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild; 
God  and  sinners  reconciled. 

2  Joyful  all  ye  nations  rise, 
Join  the  triumph  of  the  skies  ; 
With  th'  angelic  hosts  proclaim. 
Christ  is  born  in  Bethlehem  ! 

3  Christ,  by  highest  heaven  adored, 
Christ,  the  everlasting  Lord, 
Late  in  time  behold  him  come, 
Offspring  of  the  Virgin's  womb. 

4  Veil'd  in  flesh,  the  Godhead  see: 
Hail  th'  incarnate  Deity, 
Pleased,  as  man,  with  man  to  dwell ; 
Jesus,  now  Emmanuel. 

5  Risen  with  healing  in  his  wings, 
Light  and  life  to  all  he  brings  ; 
Hail  the  Sun  of  righteousness  ! 
Hail  the  heaven-born  Prince  of  Peace  ! 

HYMN  46. 
Chorus. 

SHOUT  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing  ; 
Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  King  ! 

1  Sion,  the  marvellous  story  be  telling, 
The  Son  of  the  Highest,  bow  lowly  his  birth  ! 

The  brightest  archangel  in  glory  excelling, 
He  stoops  to  redeem  thee,  he  reigns  upon  earth; 

Cho.  Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing  ; 
Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  King  ! 

2  Tell  how  he  cometh  :  from  nation  to  nation, 
The  heart-cheering  news  let  the  earth  echo  round  ; 


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How  free  to  the  faithful  he  offers  salvation, 
How  hi9  people  with  joy  everlasting  are  crown'd: 

Cho.  Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing  ; 
Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  King  ! 

3  Mortals,  your  homage  be  gratefully  bringing, 
And  sweet  let  the  gladsome  hosanna  arise  ; 
Ye  angels,  the  full  hallelujah  be  singing  : 
One  choru6  resound  thro'  the  earth  and  the  skies: 
Cho.  Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing  ; 
Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  King  1 

HYMN  47.     CM. 

Isaiah  \x.  2 — 7. 

THE  race  that  long  in  darkness  pined, 
Have  seen  a  glorious  light  ; 
The  people  now  behold  the  dawn, 
Who  dwelt  in  death  and  night. 

2  To  hail  thy  rising,  Sun  of  life, 
The  gathering  nations  come  ; 

Joyous  as  when  the  reapers  bear 
Their  harvest  treasures  home. 

3  For  thou  our  burden  hast  removed  ; 
Th'  oppressor's  reign  is  broke  ; 

Thy  fiery  conflict  with  the  foe 
Has  burst  his  cruel  yoke. 

4  To  us  the  promised  Child  is  born  ; 
To  us  the  Son  is  given  ; 

Him  shall  the  tribes  of  earth  obey, 
And  all  the  hosts  of  heaven. 

5  His  name  shall  be  the  Prince  of  Peace, 
For  evermore  adored  ; 

The  Wonderful,  the  Counsellor, 
The  mighty  God  and  Lord. 

6  His  power  increasing  still  shall  spread, 
His  reign  no  end  shall  know  ; 

Justice  shall  guard  his  throne  above, 
And  peace  abound  below. 

END  OF  THE  YEAR. 
HYMN  48.    C  M. 

TIME  hastens  on  :  ye  longing  saints, 
Now  raise  your  voices  high  ; 
And  magnify  that  sovereign  love 
Which  shows  salvation  nigh. 

2  As  time  departs  salvation  comes  ; 
Each  moment  brings  it  near  : 

Then  welcome  each  declining  day, 
Welcome  each  closing  year. 

3  Not  many  years  their  course  shall  run, 
Not  many  mornings  rise. 

Ere  all  its  glories  stand  reveal'd 
To  our  transported  eyes. 

HYMN  49.     CM. 
St.  Luke  xiii.  6-9. 

SEE,  in  the  vineyard  of  the  Lord, 
A  barren  fig-tree  stands  : 

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No  fruit  it  yields,  no  blossom  bears, 
Though  planted  by  Hi*  hands. 

2  From  year  to  year  the  tree  He  views, 
And  still  no  fruit  is  found  - 

Then  "  Cut  it  down,"  the  Lord  commands, 
"  Why  cumbers  it  the  ground  ?  " 

3  But  lo  !  the  gracious  Saviour  pleads, 
"  The  barren  fig-tree  6pare, 

Another  year  in  mercy  wait, 
It  yet  may  bloom  and  bear  : 

•4  ' '  But  if  my  culture  prove  ia  vain, 
And  still  no  fruit  be  found, 
I  plead  no  more  ;  destroy  the  tree. 
And  root  it  from  thy  ground." 

NEW  YEAR. 
HYMN  50.     L.M. 

THE  God  of  life,  whose  constant  care 
With  blessings  crowns  each  opening  year, 
My  scanty  span  doth  still  prolong, 
And  wakes  anew  miae  annual  song. 

2  How  many  precious  souls  are  fled 
To  the  vast  regions  of  the  dead, 
Since  to  this  day  the  changing  sun 
Through  his  last  yearly  period  run  ! 

3  We  yet  survive  ■  but  who  can  say, 
"  Or" through  this  year,  or  month,  or  day, 
I  shall  retain  this  vital  breath, 
Thus  far,  at  least,  in  league  with  death  ?'1 

4  That  breath  is  thine,  eternal  God  ; 
'Tis  thine  to  fix  my  soul's  abode  ; 
It  holds  its  life  from  thee  aione, 
On  earth,  or  in  the  world  unknown. 

5  To  thee  our  spirits  we  resign. 
Make  them  an  l  own  them  still  ag  thine*, 
So  shall  they  live  secure  from  fear, 
Though  death  should  hla6t  the  rising  year. 

6  Thy  children,  panting  to  be  gone, 
May  bid  the  tide  of  time  roll  on, 
To  land  them  on  that  happy  shore, 
Where  years  and  death  are  known  no  more* 

7  No  more  fatigue,  no  more  distress, 
Nor  sin,  nor  hell,  shall  reach  that  place; 
No  groans,  ro  mingle  with  the  songs 
Resounding  from  immortal  tongues  : 

&  No  more  alarms  from  ghostly  foes  ; 
No  cares  to  break  the  long  repose  ; 
No  midnight  shade,  no  clouded  sun, 
But  sacred,  high,  eternal  noon. 

9  O,  long-ex pected  year  1  begia  ; 
Dawn  on  this  world  of  woe  and  sin  ; 
Fain  would  we  leave  this  weary  road. 
To  sleep  in  death,  and  rest  with  God. 

HYMN  51.    C.  M. 

A  S  o'er  the  past  my  memory  straya, 
•"-  Why  heaves  the  secret  sigh  ? 


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1*3  HYMNS. 

'Tia  that  I  mourn  departed  days, 
Scill  unprepared  to  die. 

2  The  world,  and  worldly  things  beloved, 
My  anxious  thoughts  employ'd  ; 

And  time  unhallow'd,  unimproved, 
Presents  a  fearful  void. 

3  Yet,  holy  Father,  wild  despair 
Chase  from  my  labouring  breast ; 

Thy  grace  it  is  which  prompts  the  prayer, 
That  grace  can  do  the  rest. 

4  My  life's  brief  remnant  all  be  thine  ; 
And  when  thy  sure  decree 

Bids  me  this  fleeting  breath  resign, 
O  speed  my  soul  to  thee. 

EPIPHANY. 
HYMN  52.      S.  M. 

Isaiah  liL  7—10. 

HOW  beauteous  are  their  feet 
Who  stand  on  Sion's  hill  ; 
Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 
And  words  of  peace  reveal. 

2  How  charming  is  their  voice  r 
How  sweet  their  tidings  are  : 

M  Sion,  behold  thy  Saviour-King, 
He  reigns  and  triumphs  here." 

3  How  happy  are  our  ears 
That  hear  this  joyful  sound, 

Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for, 
And  sought,  but  never  found. 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes 
That  see  this  heavenly  light : 

Prophets  and  kings  desired  it  long, 
But  died  without  the  sight. 

5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 
And  tuneful  notes  employ  ; 

Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 
And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 

6  The  Lord  makes  bare  his  arm 
Through  all  the  earth  abroad  : 

<■'   Let  everv  nation  now  behold 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God. 

HYMN  53.     II.  5. 

Isaiah  lx.,  &c. 

RISE,  crown'd  with  light,  imperial  Salem,  rise; 
Exalt  thy  towering  head  and  lift  thine  eyes: 
See  heaven  its  sparkling  portals  wide  display, 
And  break  upon  thee  in  a  flood  of  day. 

2  See  a  long  race  thy  spacious  courts  adorn, 
See  future  sons,  and  daughters  yet  unborn, 
In  crowding  ranks  on  every  side  arise, 
Demanding  life,  impatient  for  the  skies. 

3  See  barbarous  nations  at  thy  gates  attend, 
Walk  in  thy  light,  and  in  thy  temple  bend  : 
See  thy  bright  altars  throng'd  with  prostrate  kings, 
While  every  land  its  joyous  tribute  brings. 


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4  The  ueas  shall  waste,  the  skies  to  smoke  decay, 
Rocks  fall  to  dust,  and  mountains  melt  away  ; 
But  fix'd  his  word,  his  saving  power  remains  ; 
Thy  realm  6hall  last,  thy  own  Messiah  reigns* 

HYMN  54.     II.  6. 
Psalm  Lxxii. 

HAIL  to  the  Lord's  Anointed, 
Great  David's  greater  Sob  ; 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 
His  reign  on  earth  begun  ! 
He  comes  to  break  oppression. 

To  set  the  captive  free, 
To  take  away  transgression, 
And  rule  in  equity. 

2  He  comes  with  succour  speedy, 
To  those  who  suffer  wrong, 

To  help  the  poor  and  needy, 

And  bid  the  weak  be  strong  ; 
To  give  them  songs  for  sighing, 

Their  darkness  turn  to  light, 
Whose  souls,  condemn'd  and  dying, 

Were  precious  in  his  sight. 

3  He  shall  descend  like  showers 
Upon  the  fruitful  earth  ; 

And  love  and  joy,  like  flowers, 

Spring  in  his  path  to  birth  : 
Before  him,  on  the  mountains, 

Shall  peace,  the  herald,  go; 
And  righteousness,  in  fountains, 

From  hill  to  valley  flow. 

4  To  him  shall  prayer  unceasing, 
And  daily  vows  ascend; 

His  kingdom  still  increasing, 

A  kingdom  without  end: 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove  ; 
His  name  shall  stand  for  ever : 

That  Name  to  us  is  love. 

HYMN  55.     C.  M. 

Isaiah  ii.  2—5. 

O'ER  mountain-tops  the  mount  of  God 
In  latter  days  shall  rise, 
Above  the  summits  of  the  hills, 
And  draw  the  wondering  eyes. 

2  To  this  the  joyful  nations  round, 
All  tribes  and  tongues,  shall  flow  ; 

Up  to  the  mount  of  God,  they'll  say, 
And  to  his  house  we'll  go. 

3  The  beams  that  shine  from  Sion's  hill 
Shall  lighten  every  land  ; 

The  King  who  reigns  in  Salem's  towers 
Shall  all  the  world  command. 

4  Among  the  nations  he  shall  judge  ; 
His  judgments  truth  shall  guide  : 

His  sceptre  shall  protect  the  just, 
And  crush  the  sinner's  pride. 

5  For  peaceful  implements  shall  men 
Exchange  their  swords  and  spears  ; 


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U8  HYMNS. 

Nor  shall  they  study  war  again 
Throughout  those  happy  years. 

6  Come,  O  ye  house  of  Jacob  !  come 
To  worship  at  his  shrine  ; 
And,  walking  in  the  light  of  God, 
With  holy  graces  shine. 

LENT. 
HYMN  56.    III.  I. 

Litany. 

SAVIOUR,  when  in  dust,  to  Thee, 
Low  we  bow  th'  adoring  knee  ; 
When,  repentant,  to  the  skies 
Scarce  we  lift  our  streaming  eyes  ; 
O,  by  all  thy  pains  and  woe, 
Suffered  once  for  man  below, 
Bending  from  thy  throne  on  high, 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

2  By  thy  birth  and  early  years, 
By  thy  human  griefs  and  fears, 
By  thy  fasting  and  distress 
In  the  lonely  wilderness, 
By  thy  victory  in  the  hour 
Of  the  subtle  "tempter's  power; 
Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye  ; 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

3  By  thine  hour  of  dark  despair, 
By  thine  agony  of  prayer, 
By  the  purple  robe  of  scorn, 
By  thy  wounds,  thy  crown  of  thorn, 
By  thy  cross,  thy  pangs  and  cries, 
By  thy  perfect  sacrifice ; 
Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye  ; 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

4  By  thy  deep  expiring  groan, 
By  the  seal'd  sepulchral  stone, 
By  thy  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 
By  thy  power  from  death  to  save  ; 
Mighty  God,  ascended  Lord, 
To  thy  throne  in  heaven  restored, 
Prince  and  Saviour,  hear  our  cry, 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

HYMN  57.  L.  M. 
Ti/TY  God,  permit  me  not  to  be 
i-'A  A  stranger  to  myself  and  thee  : 

Amidst  a  thousand  thoughts  I  rove, 

Forgetful  of  my  highest  love. 

2  Why  should  my  passions  mix  with  earth, 
And  thus  debase  my  heavenly  birth  ? 
Why  should  I  cleave  to  things  below, 
And  all  my  purest  ioys  forego  ? 

3  Call  me  away  from  flesh  and  sense  : 
Thy  grace,  O  Lord,  can  draw  me  thence  : 
I  would  obey  the  voice  divine, 
And  all  inferior  joys  resign. 

HYMN  58.     CM. 

ALAS,  what  hourly  dangers  rise, 
What  snares  beset  my  way  ; 

J,  A 


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HYMNS.  119 

To  heaven,  O  let  me  lift  mine  eyes, 
And  hourly  watch  and  pray. 

2  How  oft  my  mournful  thoughts  complain, 
And  melt  in  flowing  tears  : 

My  weak  resistance,  ah,  how  vain. 
How  strong  my  foes  and  fears. 

3  O  gracious  God.  in  whom  I  live, 
Sly  feeble  efforts  aid  ; 

Help  me  to  watch,  and  pray,  and  strive, 
Though  trembling  and  afraid. 

4  Increase  my  faith,  increase  my  hope, 
When  foes  and  fears  prevail  ; 

And  bear  my  fainting  spirit  up, 
Or  soon  my  strength  will  fail. 

5  "Whene'er  temptations  fright  my  heart, 
Or  lure  my  feet  aside, 

My  God,  thy  powerful  aid  impart, 
My  guardian  and  my  guide. 

6  O  keep  me  in  thy  heavenly  way, 
And  bid  the  tempter  flee  ; 

And  let  me  never,  never  stray 
Prom  happiness  and  thee. 

HYMN  59.     C.  M. 

HOW  oft,  alas  !  this  wretched  heart 
Has  wander'd  from  the  Lord  : 
How  oft  my  roving  thoughts  depart, 
Forgetful  of  his  word. 

2  Yet  sovereign  mercy  calls,  "Return;" 
Dear  Lord,  and  may  J  come  ? 

My  vile  ingratirud  e  I  mourn  ; 
O,  take  the  wanderer  home. 

3  And  canst  thou,  wilt  thou  yet  forgive, 
And  bid  my  crimes  remove  ? 

And  shall  a  pardon'd  rebel  live 
To  speak  thy  wondrous  love  ? 

4  Almighty  grace,  thy  healing  power, 
How  glorious,  how  divine  ; 

That  can  to  life  and  bliss  restore 
So  vile  a  heart  as  mine. 

5  Thy  pardoning  love,  so  free,  so  sweet, 
Dear  Saviour,  I  adore  : 

O  keep  me  at  thy  sacred  feet, 
And  let  me  rove  no  more. 

ffOIN  60.    L.  M. 

OTHOU,  to  whose  all-searching  sight 
The  darkness  shineth  as  the  light, 
Search,  prove  my  heart  ;  it  looks  to  thee, 
O  burst  its  bonds,  and  set  it  free. 

2  Wash  out  its  stains,  remove  its  dross, 
Bind  my  affections  io  the  cross  : 
Hallow  each  thought,  let  all  within 
Be  clean,  as  thou,  my  Lord,  art  clean. 

3  If  in  this  darksome  wild  I  stray, 
Be  thou  my  light,  be  thou  my  way  ; 
No  foes,  no  violence  I  fear. 
No  harm,  while  thou,  my  God,  art  near. 


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120  HYMNS. 

4  When  rising  floods  my  soul  o'erflow, 
When  sinks  my  heart  in  waves  of  woe, 
Jesus,  thy  timely  aid  impart, 
And  raise  my  head,  and  cheer  my  heart. 

5  Saviour,  where'er  thy  stepB  I  see, 
Dauntless,  untired,  I  follow  thee  : 
O  let  thy  hand  support  me  still, 
And  lead  me  to  thy  holy  hill. 

[See  Hymns  on  Repentance.'] 

PASSION  WEEK  AND  GOOD  FRIDAY. 

HYMN  61.     III.  4. 

Isaiah  lxiii.  1 — 4. 
"fX7"HO  is  this  that  comes  from  Edom, 
"    All  his  raiment  stain 'd  with  blood, 
To  the  captive  speaking  freedom, 
Bringing  and  bestowing  good  ; 
Glorious  in  the  garb  he  wears, 
Glorious  in  the  spoil  he  bears  ? 

2  'Tis  the  Saviour,  now  victorious, 
Travelling  onward  in  his  might ; 

'Tis  the  Saviour,  O  how  glorious 

To  his  people  is  the  sight  I 
Satan  conquer'd,  and  the  grave, 
Jesus  now  is  strong  to  save. 

3  Why  that  blood  his  raiment  staining  ? 
'Tis  the  blood  of  many  slain  ; 

Of  his  foes  there's  none  remaining, 

None,  the  contest  to  maintain  : 
Fall'n  they  are,  no  more  to  rise, 
All  their  glory  prostrate  lies. 

4  Mighty  Victor  !  reign  for  ever, 
Wear  the  crown  so  dearly  won  ; 

Never  shall  thy  people,  never, 

Cease  to  sing  what  thou  hast  done  : 
Thou  hast  fought  thy  people's  foes  ; 
Thou  hast  heal'd  thy  people's  woes. 

HYMN  62.     L.  M. 

WHEN  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross, 
On  which  the  Prince  of  Glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  1  count  but  loss, 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2  Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  boast, 
Save  in  the  cross  of  Christ  my  God  : 

All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 
I  sacrifice  them  to  thy  blood. 

3  See  !  from  his  head,  his  hands,  his  feet, 
Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down  : 

Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet  ? 
Or  thorns  compose  a  Saviour's  crown  ? 

4  Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 
That  were  a  tribute  far  too  small  ; 

Love  so  amazing,  so  divine, 
Demands  my  life,  my  soul,  my  all. 

HYMN  63.     C.  M. 

BEHOLD  the  Saviour  of  mankind 
Nail'd  to  the  shameful  tree  ; 


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How  vast  the  love  that  him  inclined 
To  bleed  and  die  for  me  ! 

2  Hark,  how  he  groans  !  while  nature  shakes, 
And  earth's  strong  pillars  bend  ; 

The  temple's  vail  in  sunder  breaks, 
The  solid  marbles  rend. 

3  'Tis  done  !  the  precious  ransom's  paid  ; 

II  Receive  my  soul  !  ''  he  cries  ; 
See  where  he  lx>ws  his  sacred  head  ! 

He  bows  his  head  and  dies. 

4  But  soon  he'll  break  death's  envious  chain, 
And  in  full  glory  shine  ; 

0  Lamb  of  God,  was  ever  pain, 
Was  ever  love  like  thine  ! 

HYMN  64.     C.  M. 

MY  Saviour  hanging  on  the  tree, 
In  agonies  and  blood, 
Methought  once  turn'd  his  eyes  on  me, 
As  near  his  cross  I  stood. 

2  Sure,  never  till  my  latest  breath 
Can  I  forget  that  look  ; 

It  seem'd  to  charge  me  with  his  death, 
Though  not  a  word  he  spoke. 

3  My  conscience  felt  and  own'd  the  guilt, 
And  plung'd  me  in  despair  ; 

1  saw  my  sins  his  blood  had  spilt, 
And  help'd  to  nail  him  there. 

4  Alas  !  I  knew  not  what  I  did  ; 
But  now  my  tears  are  vain  : 

Where  shall  my  trembling  soul  be  hid  ? 
For  I  the  Lord  have  slain. 

5  A  second  look  he  gave,  which  said, 

II I  freely  all  forgive  : 
This  blood  is  for  thy  ransom  paid, 

I  die  that  thou  may'st  live." 

6  Thus,  while  his  death  my  sin  displays 
In  all  its  blackest  hue — 

Such  is  the  mystery  of  grace — 
It  seals  my  pardon  too. 

HYMN  65.     C.  M. 

FROM  whence  these  direful  omens  round, 
Which  heaven  and  earth  amaze  ? 
Wherefore  do  earthquakes  cleave  the  ground  ? 
Why  hides  the  sun  his  rays  ? 

2  Well  may  the  earth  astonish'd  shake, 
And  nature  sympathize  ; 

The  sun  as  darkest  night  be  black  : 
Their  Maker,  Jesus,  dies  ! 

3  Behold,  fast  streaming  from  the  tree, 
His  all-atoning:  blood  ! 

Is  this  the  Infinite  ?    tis  He, 
My  Saviour  and  my  God  ! 

4  For  me  these  pansrs  his  soul  assail, 
For  me  this  death  is  borne  ; 

My  sins  gave  sharpness  to  the  nail, 
And  pointed  every  thorn. 


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5  Let  sin  no  more  my  soul  enslave, 
Break,  Lord,  its  tyrant  chain  ; 
O  save  me,  whom  thou  cam'st  to  save, 
Nor  bleed,  nor  die  in  vain. 

HYMN  66.     L.  M. 
St  John  xix.  SO. 
'''PIS  finish'd  j  so  the  Saviour  cried, 
■*-    And  meekly  bow'd  his  head  and  died  : 
:Tis  finish'd  :  yes,  the  work  is  done, 
The  battle  fought,  the  victory  won. 

2  'Tis  finish'd  :  all  that  heaven  decreed. 
And  all  the  ancient  prophets  said,. 
Is  now  fulfill'd,  as  long  design'd, 
In  me,  the  Saviour  of  mankind. 

3  'Tis  finish'd  :  Aaron  now  no  more 
Must  stain  his  robt  6  with  purple  gore  : 
The  sacred  vail  is  rent  in  twain. 
And  Jewish  rites  no  more  remain. 

4  'Tis  finish'd  :  this,  my  dying  groan, 
Shall  sins  of  every  kind  atone  : 
Millions  shall  be  redeem 'd  from  death, 
By  this,  my  last  expiring  breath. 

5  :Tis  finish'd  :  heaven  is  reconciled, 
And  all  the  powers  of  darkness  spoil'd  : 
Peace,  love,  and  happiness,  again 
Return  and  dwell  with  6inful  men. 

6  'Tis  finish'd  :  let  the  joyful  sound 
Be  heard  through  all  the  nations  round  : 
'Tis  finish'd  :  let  the  echo  fly 
Through  heaven  and  hell,  through  earth  and  sky. 

HYMN  67.     L.  M. 
For  the  Jeurs. 

HIGH  on  the  bending  willows  hong, 
Israel,  still  sleeps  the  tuneful  string? 
Still  mute  remains  the  sullen  tongue, 
And  Sion's  6ong  denies  to  sing  ? 

2  Awake  !  thy  loudest  raptures  raise, 
Let  harp  and  voce  unite  their  strains  : 

Thy  promised  King  his  sceptre  sways  ; 
Behold,  thy  own  Messiah  reigns. 

3  By  foreign  streams  no  longer  roam, 
And.  weeping,  think  on  Jordan's  flood  : 

In  every  clime  behold  a  home  ; 
In  every  temple  see  thy  God. 

4  No  taunting  foes  the  song  require  : 
No  strangerB  mock  thy  captive  chain  ; 

Thy  friends  provoke  the  silent  lyre, 
And  brethren  ask  the  holy  strain. 

5  Then  why  on  bending  willows  hung, 
Israel,  6till  sleeps  the  tuneful  string  ? 

Why  mute  remains  the  sullen  tongue, 
And  Sion's  song  delays  to  sing  ? 

EASTER. 

HYMN  68.     C.  M. 

1  Ccr.  t  8.— Rom.  vi.  9, 10, 1L 

SINCE  Christ  our  Passover  is  slain, 
A  sacrifice  for  all, 

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Let  all,  with  thankful  hearts,  agree 
To  keep  the  festival  : 

2  Not  with  the  leaven,  as  of  old, 

Of  sin  and  malice  fed  ; 
But  with  unfeign'd  sincerity, 
And  truth's  unleaven'd  bread. 

3  Christ  being  rais  >d  by  power  divine, 

And  rescued  from  the  grave, 
Shall  die  no  more  ;  death  shall  on  him 
No  more  dominion  have. 

4  For  that  hi  died,  'twas  for  our  sins 

He  once  vouchsafed  to  die  : 
But  that  he  Hve9,  he  lives  to  God 
For  all  eternity. 

5  So  count  yourselves  as  dead  to  sin, 

But  graciously  restored. 
And  made,  henceforth,  alive  to  God, 
Through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

HYMN  69.     III.  1. 

CHRIST  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day, 
Sons  of  men  ani  angels  say  : 
Baise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high, 
Sing,  ye  heavens,  and  earth  reply. 

2  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done, 
Fought  the  fight,  the  victory  won  : 
Jesus'  agony  is  o'er, 

Darkness  veils  the  earth  no  more. 

3  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal, 
Christ  has  burst  the  gates  of  hell  ; 
Death  in  vain  forbids  him  rise. 
Christ  hath  open'd  paradise. 

4  Soar  we  now  where  Christ  hath  led, 
Following  our  exalted  Head  ; 
Made  like  him,  like  him  we  rise  : 
Ours  the  cross,  the  grave,  the  skiee. 

HYMN  70.    L.  M. 
Col.  uL  1,  2. 
"V7T5  faithful  souls  who  Jesus  know, 
A    If  risen  indeed  with  him  ye  are, 
Superior  to  the  joys  below, 
His  resurrection's  power  declare : 

2  Your  faith  by  holy  tempers  prove, 

By  actions  show  your  sins  forgiven, 
And  seek  the  glorious  things  above, 
And  follow  Christ,  your  Head,  to  heaven. 

3  There  your  exalted  Saviour  see, 

Seated  at  God's  right  hand  again, 
In  all  his  Father's  majesty, 
In  everlasting  power  to  reign. 

4  To  him  continually  aspire, 

Contending  for  your  destined  place, 
And  emulate  the  angel  choir, 
And  only  live  to  love  and  praise. 

HYMN  71.     C.  M. 
1  Cor.  xt.  20,  21,  22.— Col.  iii.  L 

CHRIST  from  the  dead  is  raised,  and  made 
The  First-Fruits  of  the  tomb  ; 


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For,  as  by  man  came  death,  by  man 
Did  resurrection  come. 

2  For,  as  in  Adam  all  mankind 

Did  guilt  and  death  derive  : 
So,  by  the  righteousness  of  Christ, 
Shall  all  be  made  alive. 

3  If  then  ye  risen  are  with  Christ, 

Seek  only  how  to  get 
The  things"  which  are  above,  where  Christ 
At  God's  right  hand  is  set. 


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ascension: 

HYMN  72.    L.  M. 

E  dies,  the  Friend  of  sinners  dies  r 
Lo  !  Salem's  daughters  weep  around  ; 
A  solemn  darkness  veils  the  skies  ; 
A  sudden  trembling  shakes  the  ground. 
■  Ye  saints,  approach,  the  anguish  view. 
Of  him  who  groans  beneath  your  load  ; 
He  gives  his  precious  life  for  you. 
For  you  he  sheds  his  precious  blood. 
I  Here's  love  and  grief  beyond  degree, 
The  Lord  of  glory  dies  for  men  ; 
But  lo  !  what  sudden  joys  we  see, 
Jesus,  the  dead,  revives  again. 

1  The  rising  God  forsakes  the  tomb  j 

Up  to  his  Father's  court  he  flies  ; 
Cherubic  legions  guard  him  home. 
And  shout  him  welcome  to  the  skies. 

5  Break  off  your  tears,  ye  saints,  and  tell 
How  high  our  great  Deliverer  reigns  ; 
Sing  how  he  spoil'd  the  hosts  of  hell, 
And  led  the  tyrant,  Death,  in  chains. 

5  Say,  "  Live  for  ever,  glorious  King, 
Born  to  redeem,  instruct,  and  save  !  " 
Then  ask — M  O  death,  where  is  thy  sting? 
And  where  thy  victory,  O  grave  ?  " 

HYMN  73.     L.  M. 

OUR  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead, 
Our  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high  ; 
The  powers  of  hell  are  captive  led, 
Dragg'd  to  the  portals  of  the  sky. 

2  There  his  triumphal  chariot  waits, 

And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay  : 
11  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates, 
Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way." 

3  Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light, 

And  wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene ; 
He  claims  those  mansions  as  his  right ; 
Receive  the  King  of  Glory  in. 

4  "  "Klio  is  the  King  of  Glory,  who  ?  " 

The  Lord  that  all  his  foes  o'ercame. 
The  world,  6in,  death,  and  hell  o'erthrew  ; 
And  Jesus  is  the  conqueror's  name. 

5  Lo  !  his  triumphal  chariot  waits. 

And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay, 
m  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates, 
Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way." 


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IIYMNS.  1^5 


6  "  Who  is  the  Kin?  of  Glory,  who  ?  " 

The  Lord  of  boundless  power  possess'd, 
The  King-  of  saints  and  angels  too, 
God  over  all,  for  ever  bltss'd. 

WHITSUNDAY. 

HYMN  74.    CM. 

COME,  Holy  Ghost,  Creator,  come, 
Inspire  thesa  souls  of  thine  ; 
Till  every  heart  which  thou  hast  made, 
Be  fill'd  with  grace  divine. 

2  Thou  art  the  Comforter,  the  gift 

Of  God,  and  fire  of  love  ; 
The  everlasting  spring  of  joy, 
And  unction  from  above. 

3  Thy  gifts  are  manifold,  thou  wrifst 

God's  law  in  each  true  heart  ; 

The  promise  of  the  Father,  thou 

Dost  heavenly  speech  impart. 

4  Enlighten  our  dark  souls,  till  they 

Thy  sacred  love  embrace ; 
Assist  our  minds,  by  nature  frail, 
With  thy  celestial  grace. 

5  Drive  far  from  us  the  mortal  foe, 

And  give  us  peace  within  ; 
That,  by  thy  guidance  blest,  we  may 
Escape  the  snares  of  sin. 

6  Teach  us  the  Father  to  confess, 

And  Son,  from  death  revived, 
And  thee,  with  both,  O  Holy  Ghost, 
Who  art  from  both  derived. 

HYMN  75.     CM. 

COME,  Holy  Spirit,  Heavenly  Dove, 
With  all  thy  quickening  powers  ; 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  See  how  we  grovel  here  below, 

Fond  of  these  earthly  toys  : 
Our  souls,  how  heavily  they  go, 
To  reach  eternal  joys. 

3  In  vain  we  tune  our  lifeless  songs, 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise  : 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues, 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

4  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  Henvenly  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quickening  powers  ; 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 


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HYMN  76.    C  M. 
[E'S  come,  let  every  knee  be  bent, 

All  hearts  new  joy  resume  ; 
Sing,  ye  redeem 'd,  with  one  consent, 
•*  The  Comforter  is  come." 

What  greater  gift,  what  greater  love, 
Could  God  on  man  bestow  ? 

Angels  for  this  rejoice  above, 
Let  man  rejoice  below. 


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3  Hail,  blessed  Spirit  !  may  each  soul 

Thy  sacred  influence  feel ; 
Do  thou  each  sinful  thought  control, 
And  fix  our  wavering  zeal. 

4  Thou  to  the  conscience  dost  convey 

Those  checks  which  we  should  know  ; 
Thy  motions  point  to  us  the  way  ; 
Thou  giv'st  us  strength  to  go. 

TRINITY-SUNDAY. 
HYMN  77.    L.M. 

OHOLY,  holy,  holy  Lord, 
Bright  in  thy  deeds  and  in  thy  Name; 
For  ever  be  thy  Name  adored, 
Thy  glories  let  the  "world  proclaim. 

2  O  Jesus,  Lamb  once  crucified 

To  take  our  load  of  sins  away, 
Thine  be  the  hymn  that  rolls  its  tide 
Along  the  realms  of  upper  day. 

3  O  Holy  Spirit  from  above, 

In  streams  of  light  and  glory  given, 
Thou  source  of  ecstasy  and  love, 
Thy  praises  ring  through  earth  and  heaven. 

4  O  God  Triune,  to  thee  we  owe 

Our  every  thought,  our  every  song  ; 
And  ever  may  thy  praises  flow 
From  saint  and  seraph's  burning  tongue. 

HYMN  78.     L.M. 

FATHER  of  all,  whose  love  profound 
A  ransom  for  our  souls  hath  found, 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend  ; 
To  us  thy  pardoning  love  extend. 

2  Almighty  Son,  incarnate  Word, 
Our  Prophet,  Priest,  Redeemer,  Lord, 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend  ; 
To  us  thy  saving  grace  extend. 

3  Eternal  Spirit,  by  whose  breath 
The  soul  is  raised  from  sin  and  death, 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend  ; 
To  us  thy  quickening  power  extend. 

4  Jehovah  !  Father,  Spirit,  Son, 
Mysterious  Godhead,  Three  in  One  ! 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend  ; 
Grace,  pardon,  life,  to  us  extend. 

HYMN  79.    II.  4. 

WE  give  immortal  praise 
To  God  the  Father's  love, 
For  all  our  comforts  here, 
And  all  our  hopes  above: 
He  sent  his  own 

Eternal  Son 
To  die  for  sins 

That  man  had  done. 

2  To  God  the  Son  belongs 
Immortal  glory  too, 
Who  saved  us  by  his  blood 
From  everlasting  woe  : 


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And  now  he  lives, 

And  now  he  reigns, 
And  sees  the  fruit 

Of  all  his  pains. 

3  To  God  the  Spirit,  praise 

And  endless  worship  give, 
Whose  new-creating  power 
Makes  the  dead  sinner  live  : 
His  work  completes 
The  gTeat  design, 
And  fills  the  soul 
"With  joy  divine. 

4  Almighty  God,  to  thee 

Be  endless  honours  done  ; 
The  sacred  Persons  Three, 
The  Godhead  only  One  ; 
Where  reason  fails 

With  all  her  powers, 
There  faith  prevails, 
And  love  adores. 

FAST-DAY. 

HYMN  80.    C.  M. 

ALMIGHTY  Lord,  before  thy  throno 
Thy  mourning  people  bend  : 
'Tis  on  thy  pardoning  grace  alone, 
Our  prostrate  hopes  depend. 

2  Dark  judgments,  from  thy  heavy  hand, 

Thy  dreadful  power  display  ; 
Yet  mercy  spares  our  guilty  land, 
And  still  we  live  to  pray. 

3  How  changed,  alas  !  are  truths  divine, 

For  error,  guilt,  and  shame  ; 
What  impious  numbers,  bold  in  sin, 
Disgrace  the  Christian  name. 

4  O  turn  us,  turn  us,  mighty  Lord, 

Convert  us  by  thy  grace  ; 
Then  shall  our  hearts  obey  thy  word, 
And  see  again  thy  face. 

5  Then,  should  oppressing  foes  invade, 

We  will  not  sink  in  fear  ; 
Secure  of  all-sufficient  aid, 
When  God,  our  God,  is  near. 

HYMN  81.    III.  3. 

DREAD  Jehovah,  God  of  nations, 
From  thy  temj*le  in  the  skies, 
Hear  thy  people's  supplications, 
Now  for  their  deliverance  rise  : 

2  Lo  !  with  deep  contrition  turning, 

Humbly  at  thy  feet  we  bend ; 
Hear  us,  fasting,  praying,  mourning, 
Hear  us,  spare  us,  and  defend. 

3  Though  our  sins,  our  hearts  confounding, 

Long  and  loud  for  vengeance  call, 
Thou  hast  mercy  more  abounding, 
Jesus'  blood  can  cleanse  them  all. 


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228  HYMNS. 

4  Let  that  love  veil  our  transgression, 
Let  that  blood  our  guilt  efface  : 
Save  thy  people  from  oppression, 
Save  from  spoil  thy  holy  place. 

HYMN  82.     L.  M. 

Prayer  and  Hope  of  Victory. 

TYTOW  may  the  God  of  grace  and  power 
■L^    Attend  his  people's  humble  cry  ; 
Defend  them  in  the  needful  hour, 
And  send  deliverance  from  on  high. 

2  In  his  salvation  is  our  hope; 
And  in  the  name  of  Israel's  God, 

Our  troops  shall  lift  their  banners  up, 
Our  navies  spread  their  flags  abroad. 

3  Some  trust  in  horses  train'd  for  war, 
And  some  of  chariots  make  their  boasts; 

Our  surest  expectations  are 
From  Thee,  the  Lord  of  heavenly  host6. 

4  Then  save  us,  Lord,  from  slavish  fear, 
And  let  our  trust  be  firm  and  strong, 

Till  thy  salvation  shall  appear, 
And  hymns  of  peace  conclude  our  song. 

THANKSGIVING-DAY. 

HYMN  83. 
PART  I.     III.  2. 
RAISE  to  God,  immortal  praise, 
For  the  love  that  crowns  our  days  ; 
Bounteous  source  of  every  joy, 
Let  thy  praise  our  tongues  employ  : 
All  to  thee,  our  God,  we  owe, 
Source  whence  all  our  blessings  flow. 

All  the  blessings  of  the  fields, 
All  the  stores  the  garden  yields, 
Flocks  that  whiten  all  the  plain, 
Yellow  sheaves  of  ripen'd  grain  : 
Lord,  for  these  our  souls  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise. 

Clouds  that  drop  their  fattening  dews, 
Suns  that  genial  warmth  diffuse, 
All  the  plenty  summer  pours, 
Autumn's  rich  o'erflowing  stores  : 
Lord,  for  these  our  souls  shall  raise 
Grateful  Vows  and  solemn  praise. 

Peace,  prosperity,  and  health, 
Private  bliss  and  public  wealth, 
Knowledge,  with  its  gladdening  streams, 
Pure  religion's  holier  beams  : 
Lord,  for  these  our  souls  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise. 

PART  II.    III.  2. 

Yet,  should  rising  whirlwinds  tear 
From  its  stem  the  ripening  ear  ; 
Though  the  sickening  flock  should  fall, 
And  the  herd  de9ert  the  stall  : 
Still  to  thee  our  souls  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise. 

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6  8hould  thine  alter'd  hand  restrain 
The  early  and  the  latter  rain, 
Blast  each  opening  hud  of  joy, 
And  th?  rising  year  destroy: 
Still  to  thee  our  souls  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise. 

7  Life  and  grace,  whate'er  our  woe, 
Still  to  thee,  our  God,  we  owe ; 
Though  of  earthly  hopes  bereft, 
Yet  our  hope  of  heaveu  is  left ; 
And  for  these  our  souls  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise. 

HYMN  84.    CM. 

FOUNTAIN  of  mercy,  God  of  lore. 
How  rich  thy  bounties  are  : 
The  rolling  seasons,  as  they  move, 
Proclaim  thy  constant  care. 

2  When  in  the  bosom  of  the  earth 
The  sower  hid  the  grain, 

Thy  goodness  mark'd  its  secret  birth, 
And  sent  the  early  rain. 

3  The  spring's  sweet  influence,  Lord,  was  thine, 
The  plants  in  beauty  grew  ; 

Thou  gav'st  the  summer's  suns  to  shine, 
The  mild  refreshing  dew. 

4  These  various  mercies  from  above 
Matured  the  swelling  grain  ; 

A  kindly  harvest  crowns  thy  love, 
And  plenty  fills  the  plain. 

5  We  own  and  bless  thy  gracious  sway  : 
Thy  hand  all  nature  hails  ; 

Seed-time  nor  harvest,  night  nor  day, 
Summer  nor  winter  fails. 

HYMN  85.     L.  M. 
For  Public  Mercies  and  Deliverances. 

SALVATION  doth  to  God  belong, 
His  power  an  1  gra^e  shall  be  our  song  ; 
From  him  alone  all  mercies  flow, 
His  arm  alone  subdues  the  foe. 

2  Then  praise  this  God,  who  bows  his  ear 
Propitious  to  his  people's  prayer  ; 
And  though  deliverance  he  may  stay, 
Yet  answers  still  in  his  own  day. 

3  0  may  this  gooiness  lead  our  land. 
Still  saved  by  thine  Almighty  hand, 
The  tribute  of  its  love  to  bring 
To  thee,  our  Saviour  and  our  King  : 

4  Till  every  public  temple  raise 
A  song  of  triumph  to  thy  praise  ; 
And  every  peaceful,  private  home, 
To  thee  a  temple  shall  become. 

5  Still  be  it  our  supreme  delight 
To  walk  as  in  thy  srlorious  sight  ; 
Still  in  thy  precepts  and  thy  fear, 
Till  life's  last  hour,  to  persevere. 


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VII.  ORDINANCES  AND  SPECIAL  OCCASIONS. 


BAPTISM  OF  INFANTS. 
HYMN  86.  III.  3. 

SAVIOUK,  who  thy  flock  art  feeding-, 
With  the  shepherd's  kindest  care, 
All  the  feeble  gently  leading, 
While  the  lambs  thy  bosom  share ; 

2  Now,  these  little  ones  receiving, 
Fold  them  in  thy  gracious  arm  ; 

There,  we  know,  thy  word  believing, 
Only  there,  secure  from  harm. 

3  Never  from  thy  pasture  roving, 
Let  them  be  the  Lion's  prey  ; 

Let  thy  tenderness  so  loving, 
Keep  them  all  life's  dangerous  way  : 

4  Then,  within  thy  fold  eternal, 
Let  them  find  a  resting-place  ; 

Feed  in  pastures  ever  vernal, 
Drink  the  rivers  of  thy  grace. 

HYMN  87.    S.  M. 

THE  gentle  Saviour  calls 
Our  children  to  his  breast  ; 
He  folds  them  in  his  gracious  arms, 
Himself  declares  them  blest. 

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2  "Let  them  approach,"  he  cries, 
"  Nor  scorn  their  humble  claim  ; 

The  heirB  of  heaven  are  such  as  these, 
For  such  as  these  I  came.'* 

3  Gladly  we  bring  them,  Lord, 
Devoting  them  to  thee, 

Imploring  that,  as  we  are  thine, 
Thine  may  our  offspring  be. 

BAPTISM  OF  ADULTS. 

HYMN  88.     8.  M. 

Ephesians  vi.  10 — 13. 

SOLDIERS  of  Christ  arise, 
And  put  your  armour  on, 
Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  supplies, 
Through  his  eternal  Son. 

2  Strong  in  the  Lord  of  hosts, 
And  in  his  mighty  power, 

Who  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  trust!, 
Is  more  than  conqueror. 

3  Stand  then  in  his  great  might, 
With  all  his  strength  endued  ; 

And  take,  to  arm  you  for  the  fight, 
The  panoply  of  God. 

4  That  having  all  things  done, 
And  all  your  conflicts  past, 

Ye  may  behold  your  victory  won, 
And  stand  complete  at  last. 

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CONFIRMATION. 
HYMN  89.     L.  M. 

O  HAPPY  day,  that  stays  my  choico 
On  thee,  my  Saviour  and  my  God  : 
Well  may  this  glowing  heart  rejoice, 
And  tell  thy  goodness  ail  abroad. 

2  O  happy  bond,  that  seals  my  vows, 
To  him  who  merits  all  my  love  ; 

Let  cheerful  anthems  till  his  house, 
While  to  his  sacred  throne  I  move. 

3  'Tis  done,  the  great  transaction's  done  ; 
Deign,  gracious-Lord,  to  make  me  thine  : 

Help  me,  through  grace,  to  follow  on, 
Glad  to  confess  thy  voice  divine. 

4  Here  rest,  my  oft-divided  heart, 
Fix'd  on  thy  God,  thy  Saviour,  rest ; 

Who  with  the  world  would  grieve  to  part  ? 
When  call'd  on  angels'  food  to  feast  '? 

5  High  heaven,  that  heard  the  solemn  vow, 
That  vow  renew'd  shall  daily  hear,  0 

Till  in  life's  latest  hour  I  bow, 
And  bless  in  death  a  bond  so  dear. 

HYMN  90.     C.  M. 
YyiTNESS,  ye  men  and  angels  ;  now 
*  *    Before  the  Lord  we  speak  ; 
To  him  we  make  our  solemn  vow, 
A  vow  we  dare  not  break  : 

2  That,  long  as  life  itself  shall  last, 
Ourselves  to  Christ  we  yield; 

Nor  from  his  cause  will  we  depart, 
Or  ever  quit  the  field. 

3  We  trust  not  in  our  native  strength, 
But  on  his  grace  rely, 

That,  with  returning  wants,  the  Lord 
Will  all  our  need  supply. 

4  Lord,  guide  our  doubtful  feet  aright, 
And  keep  us  in  thy  ways; 

And,  while  we  turn  our  vows  to  prayers, 
Turn  thou  our  prayers  to  praise. 

HYMN  91.     C.  M. 

YOUTH,  when  devoted  to  the  Lord, 
Is  pleasing  in  his  eyes  ; 
A  flower,  though  otfer'd  in  the  bud, 
Is  no  vain  sacrifice. 

2  'Tis  easier  far  if  we  begin 
To  fear  the  Lord  betimes  ; 

For  sinners  who  grow  old  in  sin, 
Are  harden'd  by  their  crimes. 

3  It  saves  us  from  a  thousand  snares 
To  mind  religion  young  ; 

Grace  will  preserve  our  following  years, 
And  make  our  virtues  strong. 

4  To  theo,  Almighty  God,  to  thee 
Our  hearts  we  now  resign  : 

'Twill  please  us  to  look  hack  and  see 
That  our  whole  lives  were  thine. 

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HYMN  92.     CM. 

OIN  the  morn  of  life,  when  youth 
9  With  vital  ardour  glows, 
And  shine3  in  all  the  fairest  charms 
That  beauty  can  disclose  ; 

2  Deep  in  thy  soul,  before  its  powers 
Are  yet  by  vice  enslaved, 

Be  thy  Creator's  glorious  Name 
And  character  engraved: 

3  Ere  yet  the  shades  of  sorrow  cloud 
The  sunshine  of  thy  days  ; 

And  cares  and  toil6,  in  endless  round, 
Encompass  all  thy  ways; 

4  Ere  yet  thy  heart  the  woes  of  age, 
With  vain  regret,  deplore, 

And  sadly  muse  on  former  joys, 
That  now  return  no  more. 

5  True  wisdom,  early  sought  and  gain'd, 
In  age  will  give  thee  rest : 

O  then,  improve  the  morn  of  life, 
To  make  its  evening  blest. 

THE  LORDS  SUPPER. 

HYMN  93.    C.  M. 

Rev.  v.  9, 12, 13. 

THOU,  God.  all  glory,  honour,  power, 
Art  worthy  to  receive  ; 
Since  all  things  by  thy  power  were  made, 
And  by  thy  bounty  live. 

2  And  worthy  is  the  Lamb  all  power, 
Honour,  and  wealth,  to  gain, 

Glory  and  strength  ;  who  for  our  sins 
A  sacrifice  was  slain. 

3  All  worthy  thou,  who  hast  redeem'd 
And  ransom'd  us  to  God, 

From  every  nation,  every  coast, 
By  thy  most  precious  blood. 

4  Blessing  and  honour,  glory,  power, 
By  all  in  earth  and  heaven, 

To  him  that  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  to  the  Lamb  be  given. 

HYMN  94.    L.  M. 

MY  God,  and  is  thy  table  spread, 
And  does  thy  cup  with  love  o'erflow  ? 
Thither  be  all  thy  children  led, 
And  let  them  thy  sweet  mercies  know. 

2  Hail  !  sacred  feast,  which  Jesus  makes, 
Rich  banquet  of  his  flesh  and  blood: 

Thrice  happy  he  who  here  partakes 
That  sacred  stream,  that  heavenly  food. 

3  Why  are  its  bounties  all  in  vain 
Before  unwilling  hearts  display'd  ? 

W-as  not  for  you  the  victim  slain  ? 
Are  you  forbid  the  children's  bread  ? 

4  O  let  thy  table  honour'd  be, 
And  furnish'd  well  with  joyful  guests  : 

And  may  each  soul  salvation  see, 
That  here  its  holy  pledges  tastes. 


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5  Drawn  by  thy  quickening  grace,  O  Lord, 

In  countless  numbers  let  them  come  ; 
And  gather  from  their  Father's  board, 
The  bread  that  lives  beyond  the  tomb. 

6  Nor  let  thy  spreading  Gospel  rest, 

TP1  through  the  world  thy  truth  has  run; 
Till  with  this  bread  all  men  be  blest, 
Who  see  the  light  or  feel  the  sun. 

HYMN  96.     C.  M. 

AND  are  we  now  brought  near  to  God, 
Who  once  at  distance  stood  ? 
And.  to  effect  this  glorious  change, 
Did  Jesus  shed  his  blood  ? 

2  O  for  a  song  of  ardent  praise, 

To  bear  our  souls  above: 
What  should  allay  our  lively  hope, 
Or  damp  our  naming  love  ? 

3  Then  let  us  join  the  heavenly  choirs, 

To  praise  our  heavenly  King  : 
O  may  that  love  which  spread  this  board, 
Inspire  us  while  we  sing  : 

4  "  Glory  to  God  in  highest  strains, 

And  to  the  earth  be  peace; 
Good-will  from  heaven  to  men  is  come, 
And  let  it  never  cease." 

HYMN  96.     L.M. 

TO  Jesus,  our  exalted  Lord, 
That  Name  in  heaven  and  earth  adored, 
Fain  would  our  hearts  and  voices  raise 
A  cheerful  song  of  sacred  praise. 

2  But  all  the  notes  which  mortals  know. 
Are  weak,  and  languishing,  and  low  ; 
Far,  far  above  our  humble  songs, 
The  theme  demands  immortal  tongues. 

3  Yet  whilst  around  his  board  we  meet. 
And  worship  at  his  sacred  feet, 

O  let  our  warm  atfections  move, 
In  glad  returns  of  grateful  love. 

4  Yes,  Lord,  we  love,  and  we  adore, 
But  long  to  know  and  love  thee  more  ; 
And  whilst  we  taste  the  bread  and  win?, 
Desire  to  feed  on  joys  divine. 

5  Let  faith  our  feeble  senses  aid, 

To  see  thy  wondrous  love  display'd  ; 
Thy  broken  flesh,  thy  bleeding  veins, 
Thy  dreadful  agonizing  pains. 

6  Let  humble,  penitential  woe, 

With  painful,  pleasing  anguish  flow  ; 
And  thy  forgiving  love  impart 
Life,  hope,  and  joy  to  every  heart. 

ORDINATION",  OR  INSTITUTION  OF  MINISTERS. 

HYMN  97.    L.  M. 
St  Matt  z. 
[.O  forth,  ye  heralds,  in  my  Name, 

Sweetly  the  Gosp«l  truinpet  sound  ; 
The  glorious  jubilee  proclaim. 
Where'er  the  humaa  race  is  found. 


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134  HY1TNS. 

2  The  joyful  news  to  all  impart, 
And  teach  them  where  salvation  lies  ; 

With  care  bind  up  the  broken  heart, 
And  wipe  the  tears  from  ■weeping-  eyes. 

3  Be  wise  as  serpents,  where  you  go, 
But  harmless  as  the  peaceful  dove  ; 

And  let  your  heaven-taught  conduct  shew 
That  ye 're  commission'd  from  above. 

4  Freely  from  me  ye  have  received, 
Freely,  in  love,  to  others  give: 

Thus  shall  your  doctrines  be  believed, 
And,  by  your  labours,  sinners  live. 

HYMN  93.     L,  Bt. 
St  Mark  rri.  15,  &c.  and  St.  Matt,  srrii:.  IS,  &c. 

"   Ct®'  Preack  my  Gospel."  saith  the  Lord, 
"  "  Bid  the  -whole  earth  my  grace  receive : 
Explain  to  them  my  sacred  word, 
Bid  them  believe,  obey,  and  live. 

2  "  I'll  make  my  great  commission  known, 
And  ye  shall  prove  my  Gospel  true,. 

By  all  the  works  that  I  have  done, 
And  all  the  wonders  ye  shall  do. 

3  "  Go,  heal  the  sick.  go.  raise  the  dead  ; 
Go  cast  out  devils  in  my  Name  ; 

Nor  let  my  prophets  be  afraid, 
ThoughGreeks  reproach,  and  Jews  blaspheme. 

4  "  While  thus  ye  follow  my  commands. 
I'm  with  you  till  the  world  shall  end  ; 

All  power  is  trusted  in  my  hands, 
I  can  destroy,  and  can  defend." 

5  He  spake,  and  light  shone  round  his  head  ; 
On  a  bright  cloud  to  heaven  he  rode  : 

They  to  the  farthest  nations  spread 
The  grace  of  their  ascended  God. 

HYMN  99.     L.  M. 

THE  Saviour,  when  to  heaven  he  rose, 
In  splendid  triumph  o'er  his  foes, 
Scatter'd  his  gifts  on  men  below. 
And  wide  his  royal  bounties  flow. 

2  Hence  sprang  the  Apostle's  honour'd  came, 
Sacred  beyond  heroic  fame  ; 
Hence  dictates  the  Prophetic  sage, 
And  hence  the  Evangelic  page. 

3  In  lower  forms,  to  bless  our  eyes, 
Pastor?  from  hence  and  Teachers  rise  : 
Who.  though  -with  feebler  rays  they  shine, 
Still  mark  a  long-extended  line  : 

4  From  Christ  their  varied  gifts  derive, 
And,  fed  by  him,  their  graces  live : 
Whilst,  guarded  by  his  potent  hand, 
Amidst  the  rage  of  hell  they  stand. 

5  So  shall  the  bright  Succession  run 
Through  all  the  courses  of  the  sun  ; 
Whilst  unborn  churches,  by  their  care, 
Shall  rise  and  flourish,  large  and  fair. 

8  Jesus,  our  Lord,  their  hearts  shall  know, 
The  spring  whence  all  these  blessings  flow ; 

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Pastors  and  people  shout  his  praise, 
Through  the  long  round  of  endless  days. 

HYMN  100.     L.  If. 

FATHER  of  mercies,  bow  thine  ear, 
Attentive  to  our  earnest  prayer  ; 
"We  plead  for  those  who  plead  for  thee, 
Successful  pleaders  may  they  be. 

2  How  great  their  work,  how  vast  their  charge  » 
Do  thou  their  anxious  souls  enlarge  : 
Their  best  acquirements  are  our  gain  ; 
We  share  the  blessing3  they  obtain. 

3  Clothe,  then,  with  energy  divine, 
Their  words,  and  let  those  -words  be  thine  ; 
To  them  thy  sacred  truth  reveal, 
Suppress  their  fear,  inflame  their  zeal. 

4  Teach  them  to  sow  the  precious  seed, 
Teach  them  thy  chosen  flock,  to  feed  ; 
Teach  them  immortal  souls  to  gain, 
Souls  that  will  well  reward  their  pain. 

5  Let  thronging  multitudes  around, 
Hear  from  their  lips  the  joyful  sound  ; 
In  humble  strains  thy  grace  implore, 
And  feel  thy  new-creating  power. 

6  Let  sinners  break  their  massive  chains, 
Distressed  souls  forget  their  pains  : 
Let  light  through  distant  roalms  be  spread, 
And  Sion  rear  her  drooping  head. 

CONSECRATION  OF  A  CHURCH. 

HTMN  101.    L.1L 

AND  wilt  thou.  O  Eternal  God, 
Cm  earth  establish  thine  abode  ? 
Then  look  propitious  from  thy  throne, 
And  take  this  temple  for  thine  own. 

2  These  walls  we  to  thine  honour  raise, 
Long  may  they  echo  in  thy  praise  ; 
And  thoa,  descending,  fill  the  place 
With  the  rich  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

3  Here  may  the  great  Redeemer  reign, 
With  all  the  graces  of  his  train  : 
While  power  divine  his  word  attends, 
To  conquer  foes  and  cheer  his  friends. 

4  And  in  the  last  decisive  day, 
When  God  the  nations  shall  survey, 
May  it  before  the  world  appear, 
Thousands  were  born  for  glory  here. 

MISSIONS. 

HYMN  102.    L.M. 

JESUS  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
Does  his  successive  journeys  run  ; 
His  kingdom  spread  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 
2  To  him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 
And  praises  throng  to  crown  his  head; 
His  Name  like  sweet  perfume  shall  rise 
With  every  morning  sacvifice. 

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3  People  and  realms,  of  every  tongue, 
Dwell  on  his  love  with  sweetest  song-  ; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  his  Name. 

4  Blessings  abound  where'er  he  reigns  ; 
The  prisoner  leaps  to  burst  his  chains, 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest, 
And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

5  Where  he  displays  his  healing  power, 
Death  and  the  curse  are  known  no  more  : 
In  him  the  tribes  of  Adam  boast 
More  blessings  than  their  father  lost, 

6  Let  every  creature  rise,  and  bring 
Peculiar  honours  to  our  King  : 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 
And  earth  repeat  the  loud  Anien. 

HYMN  103.     L.M. 
Psalm  cxvii. 

FROM  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies, 
Let  the  Creators  praise  arise  ; 
Jehovah's  glorious  Name  be  sung 
Through  every  land,  by  every  tongue. 
2  Eternal  are  thy  mercies,  Lord, 
And  truth  eternal  is  thy  Word  : 
Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 

HYMN  104.     L.  M. 

O  SPIRIT  of  the  living  God, 
In  all  thy  plenitude  of  grace, 
Where'er  the  foot  of  man  hath  trod, 
Descend  on  our  apostate  race. 

2  Give  tongues  of  fire  and  hearts  of  love, 
To  preach  the  reconciling  word  ; 

Give  power  and  unction  from  above. 
Where'er  the  joyful  sound  is  heard. 

3  Be  darkne&s,  at  thy  coming,  light  ; 
Confusion,  order,  in  thy  path  ; 

Souls  without  strength  inspire  with  might  ; 
Bid  mercy  triumph  over  wrath. 

4  Convert  the  nations  ;  far  and  nigh 
The  triumphs  of  the  cross  record  ; 

The  name  of  Jesus  glorify, 
Till  every  people  call  him  Lord. 

HYMN  105.     II.  1. 
Fo-r  Missions  to  the  Jeio  Settlements  in  the  United  States. 

WHEN.  Lord,  to  this  our  western  land, 
Led  by  thy  providential  hand, 
Onr  wandering  fathers  came, 
Their  ancient  homes,  their  friends  in  yoaih. 
Sent  forth  the  heralds  of  thy  truth, 
To  keep  them  in  thy  Name. 
2  Then,  through  our  solitary  coast, 
The  desert  tVatur  s  soon  were  lost ; 

Thy  temples  there  arose  ; 
Our  shores,  as  culture  made  Ihem  fair, 
Were  hallow'd  by  thy  rites,  by  prayer, 
And  blcesom'd  a*  the  rose. 

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3  And  O,  may  we  repay  this  debt 
To  regions  solitary  yet, 

Within  our  spreading  land  : 
There,  brethren,  from  our  common  home, 
Still  westward,  like  our  fathers,  roam  ; 

Still  guided  by  thy  hand. 

4  Saviour,  we  own  this  debt  of  love  : 
O  shed  thy  Spirit  from  above, 

To  move  each  Christian  breast  ; 
Till  heralds  shall  thy  truth  proclaim, 
And  temples  rise  to  "fix  thy  Name, 
Through  all  our  desert  west. 
HYMN  106.     CM. 
Isaiah  IZXT.  2. 
N  8ion,  and  on  Lebanon, 
On  Carmd's  blooming  height, 
On  Sharon's  fertile  plains,  once  shone 
The  glory,  pure  and  bright  : 

2  From  thence  its  mild  and  cheering  ray 
Stream'd  forth  from  land  to  laud  ; 

And  empires  now  behold  its  day  ; 
And  still  its  beams  expand. 

3  Its  brightest  splendours,  darting  west, 
Our  happy  shores  illume  ; 

Our  farther  regions,  once  unblest, 
Now  like  a  garden  bloom  : 

4  But  ah,  our  deserts  deep  and  wild 
See  not  this  heavenly  light  ; 

No  sacred  beams,  no  radianoe  mild, 

Dispel  their  dreary  night, 
o  Thou,  who  didst  lighten  Sion's  bill, 

On  Carmel  who  didst  shine, 
Our  deserts  let  thy  glory  fill, 

Thy  excellence  divine. 
6  Like  Lebanon,  in  towering  pride, 

May  all  our  forests  smile; 
And  may  our  borders  blossom  wide 

Like  Sharon's  fruitful  soil. 

HYMN  107.     II.  6. 
^ROM  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 

From  India's  coral  strand. 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 

Roll  down  their  golden  sand  ; 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 

From  many  a  palmy  plain, 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

2  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 
Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle ; 

Though  every  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile  : 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  s'r>'wn  ; 
The  heathen  in  his  blindness 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

3  Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 
With  wisdom  from  on  high  ; 

Shall  we  to  men  benighted 
The  lamp  of  life  deny  ? 


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1S8  .    HYMNS. 

Salvation,  O  Salvation, 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  each  remotest  nation 

Has  learnt  Messiah's  Name. 
4  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  his  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole  : 
Till  o'er  our  ran6om'd  nature, 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Eedeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 

HYMN  108.    L.M.. 
For  the  Jeios. 

DISOWNED  of  heaven,  by  man  oppress'd, 
Outcasts  from  Sion's  hallow'd  ground, 
Wherefore  should  Israel's  sons,  once  bless'd, 
Still  roam  the  scorning  world  around  2 

2  Lord,  visit  thy  forsaken  race, 
Back  to  thy  fold  the  wanderers  bring; 

Teach  them  to  seek  thy  slighted  grace, 
And  hail  in  Christ  their  promis'd  King. 

3  The  veil  of  darkness  rend  in  twain, 
Which  hides  their  Shiloh's  glorious  light ; 

The  sever'd  olive  branch  again 
Firm  to  its  parent-stock  unite. 

4  Hail,  glorious  day,  expected  long  ! 
When  Jew  and'Greek  one  prayer  shall  pour", 

With  eager  feet  one  temple  throng, 
With  grateful  praise  one  God  adore. 

HYMN  109.    IV.  1. 
Rev.  xt.  3,  4. 
TOW  wondrous  and  great 

Thy  works,  God  of  praise; 
How  just,  King  of  saints, 
And  true  are  thy  ways  : 
O  who  shall  not  fear  thee, 
And  honour  thy  Name  : 
Thou  only  art  holy, 
Thou  only  supreme. 
2  To  nations  long  dark 

Thy  light  shall  be  shown; 
Their  worship  and  vows 

Shall  come  to  thy  throne : 
Thy  truth  and  thy  judgments 

Shall  spread  all  abroad, 
Till  earth's  every  people 
Confess  thee  their  God. 

FOR  SUNDAY  AND  CHARITY  SCHOOLS. 
HYMN  110.    H.4. 

Children  and  Congregation. 
Children. 

COME  let  our  voices  join 
In  one  glad  song  of  praise  ; 
To  God,  the  God  of  love. 
Our  grateful  hearts  we  raise  : 

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HYMNS.  129 

Congregation. 
To  God  alone  your  praise  belongs  ; 
His  love  demands  your  earliest  songs. 
Children. 

2  Now  we  are  taught  to  read 
The  book  of  life  divine  ; 

"Where  our  Redeemer's  love, 
And  brightest  glories  shine  : 

Congregation. 

To  God  alone  the  praise  is  due, 
"Who  sends  his  word  to  us  and  you. 

Children. 

3  Within  these  hallow'd  walls, 
Our  wandering  feet  are  brought ; 

Where  prayer  and  praise  ascend, 
And  heavenly  truths  are  taught : 

Congregation. 
To  God  alone  your  offerings  bring; 
Here  in  hi*  church  his  praises  sing. 
Children. 

4  Fot  blessings  such  as  these, 
Our  gratitude  receive  ; 

Lord,  here  accept  our  hearts, 
'Tis  all  that  we  can  give : 
Congregation. 
Great  God,  accept  their  infant  songs  ; 
To  thee  alone  their  praise  belongs. 
Both. 

5  Lord,  bid  this  work  of  love 
Be  crown'd  with  meet  success  ; 

May  thousands  yet  unborn 

This  institution  bless  : 
Thus  shall  the  praise  resound  to  thee, 
Now,  and  through  all  eternity. 

HYMN  111.    HL  I. 

GLORY  to  the  Father  give, 
God  in  whom  we  move  and  live  ; 
Children's  prayers  he  deigns  to  hear, 
Children's  songs  delight  his  ear. 

2  Glory  to  the  Son  we  bring, 
Christ  our  Prophet,  Priest  and  King  • 
Children,  raise  your  sweetest  6train 
To  the  Lamb,  for  he  was  slain. 

3  Glory  to  the  Holy  Ghost, 
He  reclaims  the  sinner  lost  ; 
Childrens  minds  may  he  inspire, 
Touch  their  tongues  with  holy  fire. 

4  Glory  in  the  highest  be 
To  the  blessed  Trinity, 
For  the  Gospel  from  above, 
For  the  word  that  "  God  is  love." 

HYMN  112.     CM. 

TT7HEN  Jesus  left  his  heavenly  throne, 
^  ^    He  chose  an  humble  birth  ; 
Like  us  unhonour'd  and  unknown, 
He  came  to  dwell  on  earth  : 

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2  Like  him,  may  we  be  found  below, 
In  wisdom's  paths  of  peace  ; 

Like  him,  in  grace  and  knowledge  grow. 
As  years  and  strength  increase. 

3  Sweet  were  his  words  and  kind  his  look, 
When  mothers  round  him  press'd  ; 

Their  infants  in  his  arms  he  took, 
And  on  his  bosom  bless'd: 

4  Safe  from  the  world's  alluring  harms, 
Beneath  his  watchful  eye, 

O,  thus  encircled  in  his  arms, 
May  we  for  ever  lie. 

HYMN  113.    L.  M.. 

LORD,  how  delightful  'tis  to  see 
A  whole  assembly  worship  thee  : 
At  once  they  sing,  at  once  they  pray  ; 
They  hear  of  heaven,  and  learn  the  way, 

2  I  have  been  there,  and  still  would  go, 
'Tis  like  a  little  heaven  below  ; 
Not  all  that  earth  and  sin  can  say, 
Shall  tempt  me  to  forget  this  day. 

3  O  write  upon  my  memory,  Lord, 
The  text  and  doctrine  of  thy  word  ; 
That  I  may  break  thy  laws  no  more, 
But  love  thee  better  than  before. 

4  With  thoughts  of  Christ  and  things  divine, 
Fill  up  this  sinful  heart  of  mine  ; 
That  hoping  pardon  through  his  blood, 

1  may  lie  down  and  wake  with  God. 

HYMN  114.     C.  M. 

MERCY,  descending  from  above, 
In  softest  accents  pleads  ; 
Q  may  each  tender  bosom  move. 
When  mercy  intercedes. 

2  Children  our  kind  protection  claim. 
And  God  will  well  approve, 

When  infants  learn  to  lisp  his  Name, 
And  their  Creator  love. 

3  Delightful  work,  young  souls  to  win, 
And  turn  the  rising  race 

From  the  deceitful  paths  of  sin, 
To  seek  their  Saviour's  face. 

4  Almighty  God,  thine  influence  shed 
To  aid  this  blest  design  ; 

The  honour  of  thy  Name  be  spread, 
And  all  the  glory  thine. 

CHARITABLE  OCCASIONS. 
HYMN  115.    C.  M. 

BLEST  is  the  man  whose  softening  heart 
Feels  all  another's  pain  ; 
To  whom  the  supplicating  eye 
Is  never  raised  in  vain  : 

2  Whose  breast  responds  with  generous  warmth, 
A  stranger's  woe  to  feel  ; 
Who  weeps  in  pity  o'er  the  wound 
He  wants  the  power  to  heal. 

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3  To  gentle  offices  of  love 

His  feet  are  never  slow  ; 
He  views,  through  .mercy's  melting  eye, 
A  brother  in  a  foe. 

4  To  him  protection  shall  be  shown  ; 

And  mercy,  from  above, 
Descend  on  these  who  thus  fulfil 
The  Christian  law  of  love. 


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HYMN  116.    C.  M. 

> ICn  aTe  the  joys  which  cannot  die. 

With  God  laid  up  in  store ; 
Treasures  beyond  the  changing  sky. 
Brighter  than  golden  ore. 

2  The  seeds  which  piety  and  love 

Have  scatter'd  here  below, 
In  the  fair  fertile  fields  above 
To  ample  harvests  grow. 

3  The  mite  my  willing  hands  can  give. 

At  Jesus'  feet  I  lay  ; 
Grace  shall  the  humble  gift  receive, 
Abounding  grace  Tepay. 

HYMN  117.    HI-  3. 

LORD  of  life,  all  praise  excelling, 
Thou,  in  glory  uneonfined, 
Deign 'st  to  make  thy  humble  dwelling 
With  the  poor  of  humble  mind. 

2  As  thy  love,  through  all  creation, 

Beams  like  thy  diffusive  light ; 
So  the  high  and  humble  station. 
Both  are  equal  in  thy  sight. 

3  Thus  thy  care,  for  all  providing', 

Warm'd  thy  faithful  prophet's  tongue ; 
Who,  the  lot  of  all  deciding, 
To  thy  chosen  IsT&el  sung  : 

4  When  thy  harvest  yields  thee  pleasure, 

Thou  the  golden  sheaf  shalt  bind  ; 
To  the  poor  belongs  the  trensure 
Of  the  scatter'd  ears  behind  i 

Chorus.  These  thy  God  ordains  to  bless. 
The  widow  and  the  fatherless. 

5  When  thine  olive-plants  increasing 
Pour  their  plenty  o'er  thy  plain, 

Grateful,  thou  shatt  take  the  blessing, 
Bat  not  search  the  bough  again. 
Chorus.  These,  &c. 

6  When  thy  favour'd  vintage  flowing, 
Gladdens  thine  autumnal  scene, 

Own  the  bounteous  hand  bestowing. 
But  thy  vines  the  poor  shall  glean. 
Chorus.  These,  &c. 

f  Still  we  read  thy  word  declaring 
Mercy,  Lord,  thine  own  decree  ; 
Mercy,  every  sorrow  sharing. 
Warms  the  heart  resembling  thee. 

%  Still  the  orphan  and  the  stranger, 
Still  the  widow  owns  tby  care  ; 

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Screen'd  by  thee  in  every  danger, 
Heard  by  thee  in  every  prayer. 

Hallelujah,  Amen. 


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TO  BE  USED  AT  SEA. 
HYMN  118.    L.  M. 
OD  of  the  seas,  thine  awful  voice 
Bids  all  the  rolling  waves  rejoice  ; 
And  one  soft  word  of  thy  command 
Can  sink  them  silent  on  the  sand. 

2  The  smallest  fish  that  swims  the  seas, 
Sportful,  to  thee  a  tribute  pays; 
And  largest  monsters  of  the  deep, 
At  thy  command,  or  rage  or  sleep. 

3  Thus  is  thy  glorious  power  adored 
Among  the  watery  nations,  Lord  : 
Yet  men,  who  trace  the  dangerous  waves, 
Forget  the  mighty  God  who  saves. 

HYMN  119.    IV.  5. 

uSave,  Lord,  or  we  perish.1* 
St.  Matt.  TiiL  25. 
HEN  through  the  torn  sail  the  wild  tempest  is  streaming, 
When  o'er  the  dark  wave  the  red  lightning  is  gleaming, 
Nor  hope  lends  a  ray  the  poor  seaman  to  cherish, 
We  fly  to  our  Maker  :  "  Save,  Lord,  or  we  perish." 
O  Jesus,  once  rock'd  on  the  breast  of  the  billow, 
Aroused  by  the  shriek  of  despair,  from  thy  pillow, 
Now  seated  in  glory,  the  mariner  cherish, 
Who  cries  in  his  anguish,  "  Save,  Lord,  or  we  perish." 
And  O  I  when  the  whirlwind  of  passion  is  raging, 
When  sin  in  our  hearts  its  wild  warfare  is  waging, 
Then  send  down  thy  Spirit,  thy  ransom'd  to  cherish, 
Rebuke  the  destroyer  ;  "  Save,  Lord,  or  we  perish." 

HYMN  120.    CM. 
Which  may  be  used  at  Sea  or  on  Land. 

LORD,  for  the  just  thou  dost  provide, 
Thou  art  their  sure  defence  ; 
Eternal  wisdom  is  their  guide, 
Their  help,  Omnipotence.  . 

2  Though  they  through  foreign  lands  should  roam, 
And  breathe  the  tainted  air 

In  burning  climates,  far  from  home, 
Yet  Thou,  their  God,  art  there. 

3  Thy  goodness  sweetens  every  soil, 
Makes  every  country  please  ; 

Thou  on  the  6nowy  hills  dost  smile, 
And  smooth' st  the  rugged  seas. 

4  When  waves  on  waves,  to  heaven  uprear'd. 
Defied  the  pilot's  art  ; 

When  terror  in  each  face  appear 'd, 
And  sorrow  in  each  heart ; 

5  To  thee  I  raised  my  humble  prayer, 
To  snatch  me  from  the  grave  : 

I  found  thine  ear  not  slow  to  hear, 
Nor  short  thine  arm  to  save. 

6  Thou  gav'st  the  word,  the  winds  did  cease. 
The  storms  obey'd  thy  will, 

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The  raging  sea  was  hush'd  in  peace, 
And  every  wave  was  still. 
7  For  this,  my  life,  in  every  state, 
A  life  of  praise  shall  be  ; 
And  death,  when  death  shall  be  my  fate, 
Shall  join  my  soul  to  Thee. 

FOR    THE    SICK 
HYMN   121.     L.  M. 
TT7*HEN  dangers,  woes,  or  death  are  nigh, 
*  *     Past  mercies  teach  me  where  to  fly  : 
Thine  arm.  Almighty  God,  can  aid, 
When  sickness  grieves,  and  pains  invade. 

2  To  all  the  various  helps  of  art 
Kindly  thy  healing  power  impart ; 
Bethesda's  bath  refused  to  save, 
Unless  an  angel  bless'd  the  -wave. 

3  AU  med'cines  act  by  thy  decree, 
Receive  commission  all  from  thee  ; 

And  not  a  plant  which  spreads  the  plains, 
But  teems  with  health,  when  heaven  ordains. 

4  Clay  and  Siloam's  pool,  we  find, 

At  heaven's  command  restored  the  blind; 
And  Jordan's  waters  hence  were  seen 
To  wash  a  Syrian  leper  clean. 

5  But  grant  me  nobler  favours  still. 
Grant  me  to  know  and  do  thy  will ; 
Purge  my  foul  soul  from  every  stain. 
And  save  me  from  eternal  pain. 

6  Can  such  a  wretch  for  pardon  sue  ? 
My  crimes,  my  crimes  arise  in  view, 
Arrest  my  trembling  tongue  in  prayer, 
And  pour  the  horrors  of  despair. 

7  But  thou,  regard  my  contrite  sighs. 

My  tortured  breast,  ray  streaming  eyes ; 
To  me  thy  boundless  love  extend, 
My  God,  my  Father,  and  ray  Friend. 

8  These  lovely  names  I  ne'er  could  plead, 
Had  not  thy  Son  vouchsafed  to  bleed  ; 
His  blood  procures  our  fallen  race 
Admittance  to  the  throne  of  grace. 

9  When  sin  has  shot  its  poison'd  dart, 
And  conscious  guilt  corrodes  the  heart, 
His  blood  is  all-sufficient  found 

To  draw  the  shaft  and  heal  the  wound. 

10  What  arrows  pierce  so  deep  as  sin  ? 
What  venom  gives  such  pain  within  ? 
Thou  great  Physician  of  the  soul, 
Rebuke  my  pangs,  and  make  me  whole. 

11  O,  if  I  trust  thy  sovereign  skill, 
And  bow  submissive  to  thy  will. 
Sickness  and  death  shall  both  agree 
To  bring  me,  Lord,  at  last  to  thee. 

HYMN  122.    CM. 

On  Recovery  from  Sickness. 
\Xf  HEN  we  are  raised  from  deep  distress, 
T  '    Our  God  deserves  our  song  ; 


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HYMNS. 


We  take  the  pattern  of  our  praise 
From  Hezekiah's  tongue. 

2  The  gates  of  the  devouring  grave 

Are  open'd  wide  in  vain, 
If  he  that  holds  the  keys  of  death, 
Command  them  fust  again. 

3  When  he  but  speaks  the  healing  word, 

Then  no  disease  withstands; 
Fevers  and  plagues  obey  the  Lord, 
And  fly,  as  he  commands. 

4  If  half  the  strings  of  life  should  break, 

He  can  our  frame  restore. 
And  cast  our  sins  behind  his  back, 

And  they  are  found  no  more. 
6  To  him  I  cried,  "  Thy  servant  save, 

Thou  ever  good  and  just  ; 
Thy  power  can  rescue  from  the  grave, 

Thy  power  is  all  my  trust." 
6  He  heard,  and  saved  my  soul  from  death, 

And  dried  my  falling  tears  : 
Now  to  his  praise  I'll  spend  my  breath, 

Through  my  remaining  years. 

HYMN  123.     L.  M. 
On  the  same. 
"V/TT  God,  since  thou  hast  raised  me  up, 
•*•'■*-  Thee  I'll  extol  with  thankful  voice  ; 
Restored  by  thine  Almighty  power, 
With  fear  before  thee  I'll  rejoice. 

2  With  troubles  worn,  with  pain  opprest, 

To  thee  I  cried,  and  thou  didst  save  ; 
Thou  didst  support  iny  sinking  hopes, 
My  life  didst  rescue  from  the  grave. 

3  Wherefore,  ye  saints,  rejoice  with  me, 

With  me  sing  praises  to  the  Lord  ; 
Call  all  his  goodness  to  your  mind, 
And  all  his  faithfulness  record. 

4  His  anger  is  but  short  :  his  love, 

Which  is  our  life,  hath  certain  stay; 
Grief  may  continue  for  a  night, 
But  joy  returns  with  rising  day. 

5  Then,  what  I  vow'd  in  my  distress, 

In  happier  hourB  I  now' will  give, 
And  strive  that  in  my  grateful  verse, 
His  praises  may  for  ever  live. 

6  To  Father,  Son.  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  blest  and  undivided  Three  ; 
The  One  sole  giver  of  all  life. 
Glory  and  praise  for  ever  be. 

FUNERALS. 
HYMN   124.     CM. 

HEAR  what  the  voice  from  heaven  declare! 
To  those  in  Christ  who  die  : 
Released  from  all  their  earthly  cares, 
They'll  reign  with  him  on  high. 

2  Then  why  lament  departed  friends, 
Or  shake  at  death's  alarms  ? 


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Death's  but  the  servant  Jesus  sends 
To  call  us  to  his  arms. 

3  If  sin  be  pardon'd,  we're  secure, 

Death  hath  no  6ting  beside  ; 
The  law  gave  sin  its  strength  and  power  ; 
But  Christ,  our  ransom,  died. 

4  The  graves  of  all  his  saints  he  bless'd, 

When  in  the  grave  he  lay  ; 
And,  rising  thence,  their  hopes  he  raised 
To  everlasting  day. 

5  Then,  joyfully,  while  life  we  have, 

To  Christ,  our  life,  we'll  sing, 
M  Where  is  thy  victory,  O  grave  ? 
And  where,  O  death,  thy  sting  ?'* 

HYMN  125.    C.  M. 

WHEN  those  we  love  are  snatch'd  away 
By  death's  resistless  hand, 
Our  hearts  the  mournful  tribute  pay 
That  friendship  must  demand. 

3  While  pity  prompts  the  rising  sigh, 
With  awful  power  imprest ; 
May  this  dread  truth,  '*  I  too  must  die," 
Sink  deep  in  every  breast. 

3  Let  this  vain  world  allure  no  more  ; 

Behold  the  opening  tomb  ; 
It  bids  us  use  the  present  hour, 
To-morrow  death  may  come. 

4  The  voice  of  this  instructive  scene 

May  every  heart  obey  ; 
Nor  be  the  faithful  warning  vain 
Which  calls  to  watch  and  pray. 

5  O  let  us  to  that  Saviour  fly, 

Whose  arm  alone  can  save  : 
Then  shall  our  hopes  ascend  on  high. 
And  triumph  o'er  the  grave. 

HYMN  126.     C.  M. 

Death  of  a  Young  Person. 

HOW  short  the  race  our  friend  has  run, 
Cut  down  in  all  his  bloom: 
The  course  but  yesterday  begun 
Now  finish'd  in  the  tomb. 

2  Thou  joyous  youth,  hence  learn  how  soon 

Thy  years  may  end  their  flight  : 
Long,  long  before  life's  brilliant  noon, 
May  come  death's  gloomy  night. 

3  To  serve  thy  God  no  longer  wait, 

To-day  his  voice  regard  ; 
To-morrow,  mercy's  open  gate 
May  be  for  ever  barr  d. 

4  And  thus  the  Lord  reveals  his  grace, 

Thy  youthful  love  to  gain : 
The  soul  that  early  seeks  my  face, 
Shall  never  seek  in  vain. 

HYMN    127.     L.  M. 
Death  of  an  Infant. 

AS  the  sweet  flower  that  scents  the  morn, 
But  withers  in  the  rising  day  ; 


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Thus  lovely  was  this  infant's  dawn, 
Thus  swiftly  fled  its  life  away. 

It  died  ere  its  expanding  soul 
Had  ever  burnt  with  wrong  desires, 

Had  ever  spurn'd  at  heaven's  control, 
Or  ever  quench 'd  its  sacred  fires. 

I  It  died  to  sin,  it  died  to  cares, 
But  for  a  moment  felt  the  rod  : 
O  mourner,  such,  the  Lord  declares, 
Such  are  the  children  of  our  God. 


VIII.    INVITATION  AND   WARNING. 

HYMN  128.     in.  I. 

SINNERS,  turn,  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God,  your  Maker,  ask6  you  why : 
God,  who  did  your  being  give, 
Made  you  "with  himself  to  live  : 
He  the  fatal  cause  demands, 
Asks  the  works  of  his  own  hands : 
"VVhy,  ye  thankless  creatures,  why 
Will  ye  cross  his  love,  and  die  ? 

2  Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God,  your  Saviour,  asks  you  why  : 
He,  who  did  your  souls  retrieve, 
Died  himself  that  ye  might  live. 
Will  you  let  him  die  in  vain  ? 
Crucify  your  Lord  again  ? 

Why,  ye  ransom 'd  sinners,  why 
Will  ye  slight  his  grace,  and  die  ? 

3  Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God,  the  Spirit,  asks  you  why  : 
He  who  all  your  lives  hath  strove, 
Wood  you  to  embrace  his  love. 
Will  ye  not  his  grace  receive  ? 

*       Will  ye  still  refuse  to  live  ? 
O,  ye  dying  sinners,  why, 
Why  will  ye  for  ever  die  ? 

HYMN  129.    m.  1. 

HASTEN,  sinner,  to  be  wise  ; 
Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun: 
Wisdo'm,  if  you  still  despise, 
Harder  is  "it  to  be  won. 

2  Hasten,  mercy  to  implore  ; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun; 
Lest  thy  season  should  be  o'er, 
Ere  this  evening's  stage  be  run. 

3  Hasten,  sinner,  to  return  ; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  6un; 
Lest  thy  lamp  should  cease  to  burn, 
Ere  salvation's  work  is  done. 

4  Hasten,  sinner,  to  be  blest ; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun  ; 
Lest  perdition  thee  arrest, 
Ere  the  morrow  is  begun. 


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HYMN  130.     II.  3. 

PE  \CE,  troubled  soul,  whose  plaintive  moan 
Hath  taught  each  scene  the  note  of  woe  ; 
Cease  thy  complaint,  suppress  thy  groan, 

And  let  thy  tears  forget  to  flow  : 
Behold,  the  precious  balm  is  found, 
To  lull  thy  pain,  and  heal  thy  wound. 

2  Come,  freely  come,  by  sin  opprest, 

On  Jesus  cast  thy  weighty  load  ; 
In  him  thy  refuge  find,  thy  rest, 

Safe  in  the  mercy  of  thy  God  : 
Thy  God's  thy  Saviour,  glorious  word  ; 
O  hear,  believe,  and  bless  the  Lord. 

HYMN  131.     S.M. 

Rev.  xxii.  17—20. 

THE  Spirit,  in  our  hearts, 
Is  whispering,  sinner,  Come  : 
The  Bride,  the  Church  of  Christ,  proclaims 
To  all  his  children,  Come. 

2  Let  him  that  heareth  say 
To  all  about  him,  Come  : 

Let  him  that  thirsts  for  righteousness 
To  Christ,  the  fountain,  come. 

3  Yes,  -whosoever  will, 
O  let  him  freely  come, 

And  freely  drink  the  stream  of  life  ; 
'Tis  Jesus  bids  him  come. 

4  Lo,  Jesus,  who  invites, 
Declares,  I  quickly  come. 

Lord  !  even  so  ;  I  wait  thy  hour ; 
Jesus,  my  Saviour,  come. 

HYMN  132.     C.  K. 
~V7E  humble  souls,  approach  your  God 
■*-    With  songs  of  sacred  praise  ; 
For  he  is  good,  supremely  good,  m 

And  kind  are  all  his  ways. 

2  All  nature  owns  his  guardian  care, 
In  him  we  live  and  move  ; 

But  nobler  benefits  declare 
The  wonders  of  his  love. 

3  He  gave  his  Son,  his  only  Son, 
To  ransom  rebel  worms  : 

'Tis  here  he  makes  his  goodness  known 
In  its  diviner  forms. 

4  To  this  dear  refuge,  Lord,  we  come, 
'Tis  here  our  hope  relies  ; 

A  safe  defence,  a  peaceful  home, 
When  storms  of  trouble  rise. 

5  Thine  eye  beholds,  with  kind  regard, 
The  souls  who  trust  in  thee  ; 

Their  humble  hope  thou  wilt  reward 
With  bliss  divinely  free. 

*>  Great  God,  to  thy  almighty  love, 
"What  honours  shall  we  raise  ! 
Not  all  th'  angelic  songs  above 
Can  render  equal  praise. 

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IX.    CHRISTIAN  DUTIES  AND  AFFECTIONS, 


PRAYER. 

HYMN  133.    C.  M. 

APPROACH,  my  soul,  the  mercy-scat. 
Where  Jesus  answers  prayer  ; 
There  humbly  fall  before  his  feet, 
For  none  can  perish  there. 

2  Thy  promise  is  my  only  plea, 

"With  this  I  venture  nigh  ; 
Thou  callest  burden'd  souls  to  thee. 
And  such,  O  Lord,  am  I. 

3  Bow'd  down  beneath  a  load  of  Bin, 

By  Satan  sorely  press-'d, 
By  war  without,  and  fear  within, 
I  come  to  thee  for  rest. 

4  Be  thou  my  shield  and  hiding-place  J; 

That,  shelter'd  near  thy  side, 
I  may  my  fierce  accuser  face, 
And  tell  him,  "Thou  hast  died." 

5  O,  wondrous  love,  to  bleed  and  dier 

To  bear  the  cross  and  shame, 
That  guilty  sinners,  such  as  I, 
Might  plead  thy  gracious  Name. 

HYMN  134-    CM. 

PRAYER  is  the  souFs  sincere  desirev 
Utter 'd  or  unexpress'd; 
The  motion  of  a  hidden  fire, 
That  tremble*  in  the  breast. 

2  Prayer  is  the  burden  of  a  sight, 

The  falling  of  a  tear  ; 
The  upward  glancing  of  an  eye, 
When  none  but  God  is  near. 

3  Prayer  is  the  simplest  form  of  speech 

That  infant  lips  can  try  ; 
Prayer,  the  sublime3t  strains  that  reach 
The  Majesty  on  high. 

4  Prayer  is  the  Christian's  vital  breath, 

The  Christian's  native  air, 
The  watch- word  at  the  gates  of  death  %. 
He  enters  heaven  with  prayer. 

5  Prayer  is  the  contrite  shiner's  voice, 

Returning  from  his  ways  ; 
While  angels  in  their  songs  rejeice> 
And  cry,  "-Behold,  lie  prays  !" 

8  la  prayer,  on  earth,  *he  saints  are  one  5 
They're  one  in  word  and  mind, 
When  with  the  Father  and  the  Son 
Sweet  fellowship  they  find. 

7  O  Thou,  by  whom  we  eome  to  God, 
The  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way, 
The  path  of  prayer  thyself  hast  trod  ; 
Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray. 


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REPENTANCE. 
HYMN  135.    L.M. 

OTHOU  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry, 
Though  all  my  crimes  hefore  thee  lie, 
Behold  them  not  with  angry  look, 
But  blot  their  memory  from  thy  book. 

2  Create  my  nature  pure  within, 
And  form  my  soul  averse  to  sin : 
Let  thy  good  Spirit  ne'er  depart, 
Nor  hide  thy  presence  from  my  heart. 

3  I  cannot  lire  without  thy  light, 
Cast  out  and  banish'd  from  thy  sight: 
Thy  holy  joys,  my  God,  restore, 
And  guard  me  that  I  fall  no  more. 

4  Though  I  have  grieved  thy  Spirit,  Lord, 
Thy  help  and  comfort  still  afford  : 
And  let  a  wretch  come  near  thy  throne, 
To  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

5  A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King, 
Is  all  the  sacrifice  I  bring  ; 
The  God  of  grace  will  ne'er  despise 
A  broken  heart  for  sacrifice. 

6  My  soul  lies  humbled  in  the  dust, 
And  owns  thy  dreadful  sentence  just  ; 
Look  down,  O  Lord,  with  pitying  eye, 
And  save  the  soul  condemn'd  to  die. 

7  Then  will  I  teach  the  world  thy  ways  ; 
Sinners  shall  learn  thy  sovereign  grace : 
I'll  lead  them  to  my  Saviour's  blood, 
And  they  shall  praise  a  pardoning  God. 

8  O  may  thy  love  inspire  my  tongue, 
Salvation  shall  be  all  my  song  : 
And  all  my  powers  shall  join  to  bless 
The  Lord,  my  strength  and  righteousness. 

HYMN  136.     L.  M. 
CTAY,  thou  insulted  Spirit,  stay, 
^  Though  I  have  done  thee  such  despite  ; 
Nor  cast  the  sinner  quite  away, 
Nor  take  thine  everlasting  flight. 

2  Though  I  have  most  unfaithful  been, 
And  long  in  vain  thy  grace  received  ; 

Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  seen, 
Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  grieved; 

3  Yet,  O,  the  mourning  sinner  spare, 
In  honour  of  my  great  High-priest  ; 

Nor  in  thy  righteous  anger  swear, 
T'  exclude  me  from  thy  people's  rest. 

4  My  weary  soul,  O  God,  release  ; 
Uphold  me  with  thy  gracious  hand  ; 

Guide  me  into  thy  perfect  peace, 
And  bring  me  to  the  promised  land. 

HYMN  137.     L.  M. 
/"\H,  that  my  load  of  sin  were  gone, 
^  Oh,  that  I  could  at  last  submit 
At  Jesus'  feet  to  lay  it  down, 
To  lay  my  soul  at  Jesus'  feet. 


150  HY1ESTS. 


2  Rest  for  my  soul  I  long  to  find  ; 
Saviour  of  all,  if  mine  thou  art, 

Give  me  thy  meek  and  lowly  mind, 
And  stamp  thine  image  on  my  heart. 

3  Break  off  the  yoke  of  inbred  sin, 
And  fully  set  my  spirit  free  ; 

1  cannot  rest,  till  pure  within, 
Till  I  am  wholly  lost  in  thee. 

4  Fain  would  I  learn  of  thee,  my  God  ; 
Thy  light  and  easy  burden  prove, 

The  cross,  all  stain  d  with  hallow'd  blood, 
The  labour  of  thy  dying  love. 

5  I  would,  but  thou  must  give  the  power, 
My  heart  from  every  sin  release  ; 

Bring  near,  bring  near  the  joyful  hour, 
And  fill  me  with  thy  perfect  peace. 

HYMN  138.    C.  M. 
Penitential  Gratitude. 

RISE,  0  my  soul,  the  hours  review, 
"When,  awed  by  guilt  and  fear, 
To  heaven  for  grace  thou  durst  not  sue, 
And  found  no  rescue  here. 

2  Thy  tears  are  dried,  thy  griefs  are  fled, 
Dispell'd  each  bitter  care  ; 

For  heaven  itself  has  lent  its  aid 
To  save  thee  from  despair. 

3  Here,  then,  O  God,  thy  work  fulfil, 
And,  from  thy  mercy's  throne, 

Vouchsafe  me  strength  to  do  thy  will, 
And  to  resist  mine  own  ; 

4  So  shall  my  soul  each  power  employ 
Thy  mercy  to  adore  ; 

While  heaven  itself  proclaims  with  joy, 
One  pardon'd  sinner  more. 

FAITH. 
HYMN  139.     m.  3. 

ROCK  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee; 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 
From  thy  side,  a  healing  flood, 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure, 
Save  from  wrath,  and  make  me  pure. 

2  Should  my  tears  for  ever  flow, 
Should  my  zeal  no  languor  know, 
This  for  sin  could  not  atone, 
Thou  must  save,  and  thou  alone; 
In  my  hand  no  price  I  bring, 
Simply  to  thy  cross  I  cling. 

3  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  mine  eyelids  close  in  death, 
"When  I  rise  to  worlds  unknown, 
And  behold  thee  on  thy  throne, 
Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee. 


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HYMN  140.     L.  M. 

FAITH  is  the  Christian's  evidence 
Of  things  unseen  by  mortal  eye  ; 
It  passes  all  the  bounds  of  sense, 
And  penetrates  the  inmost  sky. 

2  Things  absent  it  can  set  in  view, 
And  bring  far  distant  prospects  home  ; 

Events  long  passd  it  can  renew, 
And  long  foresee  the  things  to  come. 

3  With  strong  persuasion,  from  afar 
The  heavenly  region  it  surveys, 

Embraces  all  the  blessings  there, 
And  here  enjoys  the  promises. 

4  By  faith  a  steady  course  we  steer, 
Through  ruffling  storms  and  swelling  seas, 

O'ercome  the  world,  keep  down  our  fear, 
And  still  possess  our  souls  in  peace. 

5  By  faith  we  pass  the  vale  of  tears 
Safe  and  serene,  though  oft  distress'd  ; 

By  faith  subdue  the  king  of  fears, 
And  go  rejoicing  to  our  rest. 

HYMN  141.     CM. 
Rom.  viii.  31—34. 

OLET  triumphant  faith  dispel 
The  fears  of  guilt  and  woe  : 
If  God  be  for  us,  God  the  Lord, 
"Who,  who  shall  be  our  foe  ? 

2  He  who  his  only  Son  gave  up 
To  death,  that  we  might  live, 

Shall  he  not  all  things  freely  grant, 
That  boundless  love  can  give  ? 

3  Who  now  his  people  shall  accuse  ? 
'Tis  God  hath  justified  : 

Who  now  his  people  shall  condemn  ? 
The  Lamb  of  God  hath  died. 

4  And  He  who  died  hath  risen  again, 
Triumphant  from  the  grave  : 

At  God's  right  hand  for  us  he  pleads, 
Omnipotent  to  save. 

HYMN  142.     C.  M. 

Dead  Faith. 

DELUDED  souls,  that  dream  of  heaven, 
And  make  their  empty  boast 
Of  inward  joys,  and  sins  forgiven, 
While  they  are  slaves  to  lust. 

2  Vain  are  our  fancies,  vain  our  flights, 

If  faith  be  cold  and  dead  ; 
None  but  a  living  power  unites 
To  Christ,  the  living  Head. 

3  The  faith  which  new-creates  the  heart, 

And  works  by  active  love, 
Will  bid  all  sinful  joys  depart, 
And  lift  the  thoughts  above. 

4  God  from  the  curse  has  set  us  free, 

To  make  us  pure  within  ; 
Nor  did  he  send  his  Son  to  be 
The  minister  of  sin. 


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HYMN  143.     III.  1. 
Christ  our  Refuge. 

JESUS,  Saviour  of  my  soul, 
Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  waves  of  trouble  roll, 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high  : 
Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour,  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past  ; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide  ; 
O  receive  my  soul  at  last. 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none, 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  thee  : 
Leave,  ah,  leave  me  not  alone, 

Still  support  and  comfort  me  r 
All  my  trust  on  thee  is  stay'd, 

All  my  hope  from  thee  1  bring  ; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 

HYMN  144.     IV.  4. 

HOW  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord, 
Is  laid  for  your  faith  in  his  excellent  word; 
What  more  can  he  say  than  to  you  he  hath  said  ? 
You  who  unto  Jesus  for  refuge  have  fled  : 

2  Fear  not,  I  am  with  thee,  O  be  not  dismay'd, 
I,  I  am  thy  God.  and  will  still  give  thee  aid  ; 

I'll  strengthen  thee,  help  thee,  and  cause  thee  to  stand, 
Upheld  by  my  righteous,  omnipotent  hand. 

3  When  through  the  deep  -waters  I  call  thee  to  go, 
The  rivers  of  woe  shall  not  thee  overflow  ; 

For  I  will  be  with  thee,  thy  troubles  to  bless, 
And  sanctify  to  thee  thy  deepest  distress. 

4  When  through  fiery  trials  thy  pathway  shall  lie, 
My  grace,  all-sufficient,  shall  be  thy  supply  ; 
The  flame  shall  not  hurt  thee,  I  only  design 
Thy  dross  to  consume,  and  thy  gold  to  refine. 

5  The  soul  that  to  Jesus  hath  fled  for  repose, 
I  will  not,  I  will  not  desert  to  his  foes  : 

That  soul,  though  all  hell  shall  endeavour  to  shake, 
I'll  never — no,  never — no,  never  forsake. 

HOPE. 
HYMN  145. 

RISE,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wingB, 
Thy  better  portion  trace; 
Rise,  from  transitory  things, 

Towards  heaven,  "thy  destined  place  : 
Sun,  and  moon,  and  stars  decay, 

Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove  ; 
Rise,  my  soul,  and  haste  away 

To  seats  prepared  above. 
2  Cease,  my  soul,  O  cease  to  mourn, 

Press  onward  to  the  prize  ; 
Soon  thy  Saviour  will  return, 

To  take  thee  to  the  skies  : 
There,  is  everlasting  peace, 

Rest,  enduring  rest  in  heaven  ; 
There,  will  sorrow  ever  cease, 

And  crowns  of  joy  be  given. 


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HYMN  146.    III.  1. 

CHILDREN  of  the  heavenly  King,    - 
As  we  journey,  let  119  sing  ; 
Sing  the  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  his  works  and  ways. 

2  We  are  travelling  home  to  God, 
In  the  way  the  fathers  trod  ; 
They  are  happy  now,  and  we 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

3  Banish'd  once,  by  sin  betray'd, 
Christ  our  Advocate  was  made  ; 
Pardon'd  now,  no  more  we  roam, 
Christ  conducts  us  to  our  home. 

4  Lord,  obediently  we'll  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below  ; 
Only  thou  our  leader  be, 
And  we  still  will  follow  thee. 

HYMN  147.     CM. 

WHEN  I  can  read  my  title  clear 
To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
I'll  bid  farewell  to  every  fear, 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 

And  fiery  darts  be  hurl'd, 
Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage, 
And  face  a  frowning  world. 

3  Let  cares  like  a  wild  deluge  come, 

Let  storms  of  sorrow  fall  ; 
So  I  but  safely  reach  my  home, 
My  God,  my  heaven,  my  all  : 

4  There,  anchor'd  safe,  my  weary  soul 

Shall  find  eternal  rest: 
Nor  storms  shall  boat,  nor  billows  roll 
Across  my  peaceful  breast. 

JOY. 
HYMN  148.    CM. 

JOY  is  a  fruit  that  will  not  grow 
In  nature's  barren  soil  ; 
Ail  we  can  boast,  till  Christ  we  know, 
Is  vanity  and  toil. 

2  A  bleeding  Saviour  seen  by  faith, 

A  sense  of  pardoning  love, 
A  hope  that  triumphs  over  death, 
Give  joys  like  those  above. 

3  The9e  are  the  joys  which  satisfy 

And  purify  the  mind  : 
Which  make  the  spirit  mount  on  high, 
And  leave  the  world  behind. 

4  No  more,  believer,  mourn  thy  lot ; 

O  thou  who  art  the  Lord's, 
Resign  to  those  who  know  him  not, 
Such  joy  as  earth  affords. 

HYMN  149.    S.M. 

COME,  ye  that  love  the  Lord, 
And  let  your  joys  be  known; 


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Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 
And  thus  surround  the  throne. 

2  Let  those  refuse  to  sing 
That  never  knew  our  God, 

But  children  of  the  heavenly  King 
May  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

3  The  God  of  heaven  is  ours, 
Our  Father  and  our  love  ; 

His  care  shall  guard  life's  fleeting  hours, 
Then  waft  our  souls  above. 

4  There  shall  we  see  his  face, 
And  never,  never  sin ; 

There,  from  the  rivers  of  his  grarce, 
Drink  endless  pleasures  in. 

5  Yes,  and  before  we  rise 
To  that  immortal  state, 

The  thoughts  of  such  amazing  bliss 
Should  constant  joys  create. 

6  Children  of  grace  have  found 
Glory  begun  below ; 

Celestial  fruits  on  earthly  ground 
From  faith  and  hope  may  grow. 

7  The  hill  of  Sion  yields 
A  thousand  sacred  sweets, 

Before  we  reach  the  heavenly  fields, 
Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 

8  Then  let  our  songs  abound, 
And  every  tear  be  dry  ; 

We're  travelling  through  Immanuel's  ground,  j 

To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 

LOVE. 

HYMN  150.    IH.  3. 

LORD,  with  glowing  heart  I'd  praise  thee 
For  the  bliss  thy  love  bestows  ; 
For  the  pardoning  grace  that  Saves  me, 

And  the  peace  that  from  it  flows  : 
Help,  O  God,  my  weak  endeavour; 

This  dull  soul  to  rapture  raise  : 
Thou  must  light  the  flame,  or  never 
Can  my  love  be  wann'd  to  praise. 

2  Praise,  my  soul,  the  God  that  sought  thee, 
Wretched  wanderer,  far  astray : 

Found  thee  lost,  and  kindly  brought  thee 

From  the  paths  of  death  away: 
Praise,  with  love's  devoutest  feeling, 

Him  who  saw  thy  guilt-born  fear, 
And,  the  light  of  hope  revealing, 

Bade  the  blood-stain'd  cross  appear. 

3  Lord,  this  bosom's  ardent  feeling 
Vainly  would  my  lips  express  : 

Low  before  thy  footstool  kneeling, 

Deign  thy  suppliant's  prayer  to  bless  : 
Let  thy  grace,  my  soul's  chief  treasure, 

Love's  pure  flame  within  me  raise  ; 
And,  since  words  can  never  measure, 

Let  my  life  show  forth  thy  praise. 

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155 


HYMN  151.    III.  1. 

LOKD,  my  God,  I  long  to  know, 
Oft  it  causes  anxious  thought; 
Do  I  love  thee,  Lord,  or  no  ? 
Am  I  thine,  or  am  I  not  ? 

2  Could  nay  heart  so  hard  remain, 

Prayer  a  task  and  burden  prove, 
Any  duty  give  me  pain, 
If  I  knew  a  Saviour's  love  ? 

3  When  I  turn  mine  eyes  within, 

O  how  dark,  and  vain,  and  wild  ! 
Prone  to  unbelief  and  sin, 
Can  I  deem  myself  thy  child  ? 

4  Yet  I  mourn  my  stubborn  will, 

Find  my  sin  a  grief  and  thrall : 
Should  I  grieve  for  what  I  feel, 
If  I  did  not  love  at  all  ? 

5  Could  I  love  thy  saints  to  meet, 

Choose  the  ways  I  once  abhorr'd, 
Find  at  times  the  promise  sweet, 
If  I  did  not  love  thee,  Lord  ? 

6  Saviour,  let  me  love  thee  more, 

If  I  love  at  all,  I  pray  ; 
If  I  have  not  koved  before, 
Help  me  to  begin  to-day. 

PRAISE. 
HYMN  152. 

THE  God  of  Abraham  praise, 
Who  reigns  enthroned  above; 
Ancient  of  everlasting  days, 

And  God  of  love  ; 
Jehovah,  Great  I  AM, 

By  earth  and  heaven  confess'd  ; 
I  bow  and  bless  the  sacred  Name, 
For  ever  blest. 

2  The  God  of  Abraham  praise, 

At  whose  supreme  command 
From  earth  I  rise,  and  seek  the  joys 

At  his  right  hand  : 
I  all  on  earth  forsake, 

Its  wisdom,  fame,  and  power  ; 
And  him  my  only  portion  make, 

My  shield  and  tower. 

3  He  by  himself  hath  sworn, 

I  on  his  oath  depend, 
I  shall,  on  angel- wings  upborne, 

To  heaven  ascend  : 
I  shall  behold  his  face, 

I  shall  his  power  adore, 
And  sing  the  wonders  of  his  grace 

For  evermore. 

4  There  dwells  the  Lord,  our  King, 

The  Lord,  our  righteousness, 
Triumphant  o'er  the  world  and  sin, 

The  Prince  of  Peace  ; 
On  Sion's  sacred  height 

His  kingdom  h"  maintains, 
And,  glorious  with  his  saints  in  light, 

For  ever  reigns. 


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5  The  God  who  reigns  on  high 

The  great  archangels  sing  ; 
And,  "Holy,  holy,  holy,"  cry, 

"  Almighty  King, 
Who  was,  and  is  the  same, 

And  evermore  shall  be  ; 
Jehovah,  Father,  Great  I  AM, 

We  worship  thee." 

6  The  whole  triumphant  host 

Give  thanks  to  God  on  high  ; 
44  Hail,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost,'' 

They  ever  cry  : 
Hail,  Abraham's  God  and  mine* 

I  join  the  heavenly  lays  ; 
All  might  and  majesty  are  thine, 

And  endless  praise. 

HYMN  153.    IV.  3. 
Psalm  c. 

BE  joyful  in  God,  all  ye  lands  of  the  earth, 
O  serve  him  with  gladness  and  fear ; 
Exult  in  his  presence  with  music  and  mirth, 
With  love  and  devotion  draw  near. 

2  For  Jehovah  is  God,  and  Jehovah  alone, 

Creator  and  ruler  o'er  all  ; 
And  we  are  his  people,  his  sceptre  we  own ; 
His  sheep,  and  we  follow  his  call. 

3  O  enter  his  gates  with  thanksgiving  and  song, 

Your  vows  in  his  temple  proclaim  ; 
His  praise  with  melodious  accordance  prolong, 
And  bless  his  adorable  Name. 

4  For  good  is  the  Lord,  inexpressibly  good, 

And  we  are  the  work  of  his  hand  ; 
His  mercy  and  truth  from  eternity  stood, 
And  shall  to  eternity  stand. 

HYMN  154.    L.M. 
Psalm  c 

BEFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 
Ye  nations,  bow  with  sacred  joy  ; 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone  ; 
He  can  create,  and  he  destroy. 

2  His  sovereign  power,  without  our  aid, 

Made  us  of  clay,  and  form'd  us  men  ; 
And  when  like  wandering  sheep  we  stray'd, 
He  brought  us  to  his  fold  again. 

3  We  are  his  people,  we  hiB  care, 

Our  souls,  and  all  our  mortal  frame; 
What  lasting  honours  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker,  to  thy  Name  ? 

4  We'll  crowd  thy  gates  with  thankful  songB, 

High  as  the  heaven  our  voices  raise  ; 
And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 
Shall  fill  thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

5  Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  command, 

Vast  as  eternity  thy  love  ; 
Firm  as  a  rock  thy  truth  must  stand, 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 


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HYMN  155.     III.  1. 
Songs  of  Praise. 

SONGS  of  praise  the  angels  sang  ; 
Heaven  with  hallelujahs  rang, 
When  Jehovah's  work  begun, 
When  he  spake  and  it  was  done. 

2  Songs  of  praise  awoke  the  morn, 
When  the  Prince  of  Peace  was  born; 
Songs  of  praise  arose,  when  he 
Captive  led  captivity. 

3  Heaven  and  earth  must  pass  away: 
Songs  of  praise  shall  crown  that  day: 
God  will  make  new  heavens  and  earth, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  hail  their  birth. 

4  And  shall  man  alone  be  dumb, 
Till  that  glorious  kingdom  come  ? 
No;  the  Church  delights  to  raise 
Psalms,  and  hymns,  and  songs  of  praise. 

5  Saints  below,  with  heart  and  voice, 
Still  in  songs  of  praise  rejoice; 
Learning  here,  by  faith  and  love, 
Songs  of  praise  to  sing  above. 

6  Borne  upon  their  latest  breath, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  conquer  death; 
Then,  amidst  eternal  joy, 
Songs  of  praise  their  powers  employ. 

CONTENTMENT. 
HYMN  156.    C.  M. 

FATHER,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 
Thy  sovereign  will  denies, 
Accepted  at  thy  throne,  let  this, 
My  humble  prayer,  arise  : 

2  Give  me  a  calm  and  thankful  heart, 
From  every  murmur  free : 

The  blessings  of  thy  grace  impart, 
And  make  me  live  to  thee  : 

3  Let  the  sweet  hope  that  thou  art  mine 
My  life  and  death  attend  ; 

Thy  presence  through  my  journey  shine, 
And  crown  my  journey's  end. 

HYMN  157.     L.  M. 
~DE  still  my  heart,  these  anxious  cares 
-*-*  To  thee  are  burdens,  thorns,  and  snares  ; 
They  cast  dishonour  on  thy  Lord, 
And  contradict  his  gracious  word. 

2  Brought  safely  by  his  hand  thus  far, 
Why  wilt  thou  now  give  place  to  fear  ? 
How  canst  thou  want  if  he  provide. 
Or  lose  thy  way  with  such  a  guide  ? 

3  When  first  before  his  mercy-seat, 
Thou  didst  to  him  thy  all  commit ; 
He  gave  th^e  warrant  from  that  hour, 
To  trust  his  wisdom,  love,  and  power. 

4  Did  ever  trouble  yet  befall, 
And  he  refuse  to  hear  thy  call  ? 
And  has  he  not  his  promise  past, 
That  thou  shalt  overcome  at  last  ? 


158  HYMNS. 


5  Though  rough  and  thorny  be  the  road. 
It  leads  thee  home,  apace,  to  God  ; 
Then  count  thy  present  trials  small, 
For  heaven  will  make  amends  for  alL 

IN  AFFLICTION". 

HYMN  158.     C.  M. 

HEAR,  gracious  God,  my  humble  moan, 
To  thee  I  breathe  my  sighs  : 
When  will  the  mournful  night  be  gone  ? 
When  shall  my  joys  arise  ? 

2  Yet  though  my  soul  in  darkness  mourns, 
Thy  promise  is  my  stay  ; 

Here  would  I  rest  till  light  returns, 
Thy  presence  makes  my  day. 

3  Come,  Lord,  and  with  celestial  peace, 
Relieve  my  aching  heart ; 

O  smile,  and  bid  my  sorrows  cease, 
And  all  their  gloom  depart. 

4  Then  shall  my  drooping  spirit  rise, 
And  bless  thy  healing  rays, 

And  change  these  deep  complaining  sighs 
For  songs  of  sacred  praise. 

HYMN  159.    II.  3. 

Psalm  xlil . 

AS,  panting  in  the  sultry  beam, 
The  hart  desires  the  cooling  stream, 
So  to  thy  presence,  Lord,  I  flee, 
So  longs  my  soul,  O  God,  for  thee  ; 
Athirst  to  taste  thy  living  grace, 
And  see  thy  glory,  face  to  face. 

2  But  rising  griefs  distress  my  soul, 
And  tears  on  tears  successive  roll ; 
For  many  an  evil  voice  is  near, 
To  chide  my  woe,  and  mock  my  fear  ; 
And  silent  memory  weeps  alone 
O'er  hours  of  peace  and  gladness  flown. 

3  For  I  have  walk'd  the  happy  round 
That,  circles  Sion's  holy  ground, 
And  gladly  swell'd  the  choral  lays, 
That  hymn'd  my  great  Redeemer's  praise, 
What  time  the  hallow'd  arches  rung 
Responsive  to  the  solemn  song. 

4  Ah,  why,  by  passing  clouds  opprest, 
Should  vexing  thoughts  distract  thy  breast  ? 
Turn,  turn  to  Him,  in  every  pain, 
Whom  suppliants  never  sought  in  vain ; 
Thy  strength,  in  joy's  ecstatic  day, 
Thy  hope,  when  joy  has  pass'd  away. 

HYMN  160.     II.  3. 
A  compassionate  High-Priest. 
Hebrews  iv.  15. 
"^ITHEN  gathering  clouds  around  I  view, 
*  *  And  days  are  dark,  and  friends  are  few, 
On  Him  I  lean,  who,  not  in  vain, 
Experienced  every  human  pain  ; 
He  feels  my  griefs,  he  sees  my  fears, 
And  counts  and  treasures  up  my  tears. 

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HYMNS.  159 


2  If  aught  should  tempt  my  soul  to  stray 
From  heavenly  wisdom's  narrow  way, 
To  fly  the  good  I  would  pursue, 
Or  do  the  ill  I  would  not  do  ; 
Still  He,  who  felt  temptation's  power. 
Shall  guard  me  in  that  dangerous  hour. 

3  When  vexing  thoughts  within  me  rise, 
And,  sore  dismay 'd,  my  spirit  dies  ; 
Then  He,  who  once  vouchsafed  to  bear 
The  sickening  anguish  of  despair, 
Shall  sweetly  soothe,  shall  gently  dry 
The  throbbing  heart,  the  streaming  eye. 

4  When  sorrowing  o'er  some  stone  I  bend, 
Which  covers  all  that  was  a  friend, 
And  from  his  voice,  his  hand,  his  smile, 
Divides  me  for  a  little  while  ; 
Thou,  Saviour,  seest  the  tears  I  shed, 
For  thou  didst  weep  o'er  Lazarus  dead. 

5  And,  oh,  when  I  have  safely  past 
Through  every  conflict  but  the  last, 
Still,  still  unchanging,  watch  beside 
My  bed  of  death,  for  Thou  hast  died: 
Then  point  to  realms  of  endless  day, 
And  wipe  the  latest  tear  away. 

HYMN    161.      L.  M. 

Sanctified  Affliction. 

LORD,  unafflkted,  undismay'd. 
In  pleasure's  path  how  long  I  stray 'd  : 
But  thou  hast  made  me  feel  thy  rod, 
And  turn'd  my  soul  to  thee,  my  God. 

2  What  though  it  pierced  my  fainting  heart, 
I  bless  thy  hand  that  caused  the  smart ; 
It  taught  my  tears  awhile  to  flow, 
But  saved  me  from  eternal  woe. 

3  O,  hads't  thou  left  me  unchastised, 
Thy  precepts  I  had  still  despised, 
And  still  the  9nare  in  secret  laid 
Had  my  unwary  feet  betray'd. 

4  I  love  thy  chastenings,  O  my  God, 
They  fix  my  hopes  on  thy  abode  ; 
Where,  in  thy  presence  fully  blest » 
Thy  stricken  saints  for  ever  rest. 

DAILY  DEVOTION, 
HYMN  162.    II.  3. 
Daily  Dependence. 
TT7TD3N,  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies, 

*  *  The  morning  light  salutes  mine  eyes, 

O  Sun  of  Righteousness  divine, 

On  me  with  beams  of  mercy  shine  ; 

Chase  the  dark  clouds  of  sin  away, 

And  turn  my  darkness  into  day. 
2  When  to  heaven's  great  and  glorious  Kiny 

My  morning  sacrifice  I  bring  ; 

And,  mourning  o'er  my  pruilt  and  shame, 

Ask  mercy.  Saviour,  in  thy  Name  ; 

My  conscience  sprinkle  with  thy  blood, 

And  be  my  advocate  with  God.. 

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160  HYMNS. 

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3  As  every  day  thy  mercy  spares 
Will  bring1  its  trials  and  its  cares, 

0  Saviour,  till  my  life  shall  end, 
Be  thou  my  counsellor  and  friend  : 
Teach  me  thy  precepts,  all  divine, 
And  be  thy  pure  example  mine. 

4  When  pain  transfixes  every  part, 
Or  languor  settles  at  the  heart  ; 
When  on  my  bed,  diseased,  oppress'd, 

1  turn,  and  sigh,  and  long  for  rest ; 
O  great  Physician,  see  my  grief, 
And  grant  thy  servant  sweet  relief. 

5  Should  poverty's  destructive  blow 
Lay  all  my  worldly  comforts  low  ; 
And  neither  help  nor  hope  appear, 
My  steps  to  guide,  my  heart  to  cheer ; 
Lord,  pity  and  supply  my  need, 
For  thou,  on  earth,  wast  poor  indeed. 

6  Should  Providence  profusely  pour 
Its  varied  blessings  on  my  store  ; 
O  keep  me  from  the  ills  that  wait 
On  such  a  seeming  prosperous  state  r 
From  hurtful  passions  set  me  free, 
And  humbly  may  I  walk  with  thee. 

7  When  each  day's  scenes  and  labours  close, 
And  wearied  nature  seeks  repose, 
With  pardoning  mercy  richly  blest, 
Guard  me,  my  Saviour,  while  I  rest : 
And,  as  each  morning  sun  shall  rise, 
O  lead  me  onward  to  the  skies. 

8  And,  at  my  life's  last  setting  sun, 
My  conflicts  o'er,  my  labours  done, 
Jesus,  thy  heavenly  radiancp  shed, 
To  cheer  and  bless  my  dying  bed  ; 
And,  from  death's  gloom  my  spirit  raise, 
To  see  thy  face  and  sing  thy  praise. 

HYMN  163.    L.  M. 
"  Z"  have  set  God  always  be/ore  me."  Psalmxvi.9. 
Q  AVIOUR,  when  night  involves  the  skies, 
*^  My  soul,  adoring,  turns  to  thee  ; 
Thee,  self-abased  in  mortal  guise, 
And  wrapt  in  shades  of  death  for  me. 

2  On  thee  my  waking  raptures  dwell, 
When  crimson  gleams  the  east  adorn, 

Thee,  victor  of  the  grave  and  hell, 
Thee,  source  of  life's  eternal  morn. 

3  When  noon  her  throne  in  light  arrays, 
To  thee  my  soul  triumphant  springs  ; 

Thee,  throned  in  glory's  endless  blaze, 
Thee,  Lord  of  lords,  and  King  of  kings. 

4  O'er  earth,  when  shades  of  evening  steal, 
To  death  and  thee  my  thoughts  I  give  ; 

To  death,  whose  power  I  soon  must  feel, 
To  thee,  with  whom  I  trust  to  live. 

HYMN  164.     L.  M. 
Morning  Hymn. 

AWAKE,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 
Thy  daily  course  of  duty  run  ; 


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HY1TNS. 

Sh*ke  oTdnll  sloth,  and  early  rise 
To  pay  tny  morning  sacrifice. 

2  Kedeem  thy  mis-spent  time  that's  past  ; 
Live  this  day,  as  if  'twere  thy  last ; 
To  improve  thy  talents  take  due  care; 
'Gainst  the  great  day  thyself  prepare. 

3  Let  all  thy  converse  be  sincere, 
Thy  conscience  as  the  noon-day  clear  ; 
Think  how  the  all-seeing  God,  thy  ways 
And  all  thy  secret  thoughts  surveys. 

4  "Wake,  and  lift  up  thyself,  my  heart. 
And  with  the  angels  bear  thy  part  ; 
Who  all  night  long  unwearied  sing, 
*  Glory  to  thee,  eternal  King." 

5  I  wake,  I  wake,  ye  heavenly  choir  ; 
May  your  devotion  me  inspire  ; 
That  I  like  you  my  age  may  spend, 
Like  you  may  on  my  God  attend. 

6  May  I  like  you  in  God  delight, 
Have  all  day  long  my  God  in  sight ; 
Perform  like  you  my  Maker's  will  : 
Oh,  may  I  never  more  do  ill. 

7  Glory  to  thee,  who  safe  hast  kept, 
And  hast  refresh'd  me  while  I  slept  : 
Grant,  Lord,  when  I  from  death  shall  wake, 
I  may  of  endless  life  partake. 

8  Lord,  I  my  vows  to  thee  renew  ; 
Scatter  my  sins  as  morning  dew  ; 
Guard  my  first  spring  of  thought  and  will. 
And  with  thyself  my  spirit  fill. 

9  Direct,  control,  suggest  this  day, 
All  I  design,  or  do.  or  say, 
That  all  my  powers,  with  all  their  might, 
In  thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

10  Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow. 
Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below  ; 
Praise  him  above,  angelic  host  ; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

HYMN  165.     L.  M. 
Morning. 
A  RISE,  my  9onl,  with  raptnre  rise, 
•*\  And,  fill'd  with  love  and  fear,  adore 
The  awful  Sovereign  of  the  skies. 
Whose  mercy  lends  me  one  day  more. 

2  And  may  this  day,  indulgent  Power, 
Not  idly  pass,  nor  fruitless  be  ; 

But  may  each  swiftly-riving  hour 
Still  nearer  bring  my  soul  to  Thee. 

3  But  can  it  be  ?  that  Power  divine 
Is  throned  in  light's  unbounded  blaze  ; 

And  countless  worlds  ind  angels  join 
To  swell  the  glorious  song  of  praise — 

4  And  will  He  deign  to  lend  an  ear, 
When  I,  poor  abject  mortal,  pray  ? 

Yes,  boundless  proodness,  He  will  hear. 
Nor  cast  the  meanest  wretch  away. 

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5  Then  let  me  serve  Thee  all  my  days» 

And  may  my  zeal  with  years  increase : 
For  pleasant.  Lord,  are  all  thy  ways, 
And  all  thy  paths  are  paths  of  peace. 

HYMN  166.    C.  M. 
Morning. 

'"PO  Thee  let  my  first  offering's  rise, 
-*■    Whose  sun  creates  the  day, 
Swift  as  his  gladdening  influence  flies, 
And  spotless  as  his  ray. 
2  This  day  thy  favouring  hand  be  nigh, 
So  oft  vouchsafed  before  : 
Still  may  it  lead,  protect,  supply, 
And  I  that  hand  adore. 
S  If  bliss  thy  Providence  impart, 
For  which,  resign'd,  I  pray, 
Give  me  to  feel  a  cheerful  heart, 
And  grateful  homage  pay. 

4  Affliction  should  thy  love  intend, 

As  vice  or  folly's  cure. 
Patient,  to  gain  that  gracious  end, 
May  I  the  means  endure. 

5  Be  this  and  every  future  day 

Still  wiser  than  the  past  : 
And  when  I  all  ray  life  survey, 
May  grace  sustain  at  last.  " 

HYMN  167.     IH.  1. 
Morning. 

NOW  the  shades  of  night  are  gone  ; 
Now  the  morning  light  is  come  ; 
Lord,  may  we  be  thine  to-day  ; 
Drive  the  shades  of  sin  away. 

2  Fill  our  souls  with  heavenly  light, 
Banish  doubt  and  clear  our  sight  ; 
In  thy  service,  Lord,  to-day. 
May  we  labour,  watch,  and  pray. 

3  Keep  our  haughty  passions  bound  ; 
Save  us  from  our  foes  around  ; 
Going  out  and  coming  in. 
Keep  us  safe  from  every  sin. 

4  When  our  work  of  life  is  past, 
O  receive  us  then  at  last  : 
Night  and  sin  will  be  no  more. 
When  we  reach  the  heavenly  shore- 

HYMN  168.     L.  M. 

Evening  Hymn. 

GLORY  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light : 
Keep  me,  O  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Under  thine  own  Almighty  wings. 

2  Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  thy  dear  Son, 
The  ills  that  I  this  day  have  done  : 
That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  Thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

3  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  he'd  ; 

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Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 
Triumphing  rise  at  the  last  day. 

4  O  may  my  bouI  on  thee  repo9e, 

And  with  sweet  sleep  mine  eyelids  close : 
Sleep,  that  may  me  more  vigorous  make 
To  serve  my  God,  when  I  awake. 

5  "When  in  the  night  I  sleepless  lie, 

My  soul  with  heavenly  thoughts  supply  : 
Let  no  ill  dreams  disturb  my  rest, 
No  powers  of  darkness  me  molest. 

G  O  when  shall  I,  in  endless  day, 
For  ever  chase  dark  sleep  away, 
And  hymns  divine  with  angels  sing, 
Glory  to  thee,  eternal  King. 

7  Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow, 
Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below  ; 
Praise  him  above,  angelic  host ; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

HYMN  169.    L.  M. 
Evening. 

GKEAT  God,  to  thee  my  evening  song, 
With  humble  gratitude  I  raise  : 

0  let  thy  mercy  tune  my  tongue, 
And  fill  my  heart  with  lively  praise. 

2  My  days  unclouded  as  they  pass, 

Andevery  onward  rolling  hour, 
Are  monuments  of  wondrous  grace, 
And  witness  to  thy  love  and  power. 

3  And  yet  this  thoughtless,  wretched  heart, 

Too  oft  regardless  of  thy  love, 
Ungrateful,  can  from  thee  depart, 
And  from  the  path  of  duty  rove. 

4  Seal  my  forgiveness  in  the  blood 

Of  Christ,  my  Lord ;  his  Name  alone 

1  plead  for  pardon,  gracious  God, 
And  kind  acceptance  at  thy  throne. 

5  With  hope  in  him  mine  eyelids  close, 

With  sleep  refresh  my  feeble  frame  ; 
Safr  in  thy  care  may  I  repose. 
And  wake  with  praises  to  thy  Name. 

HYMN  170.     C.  M. 

Evening. 

NOW  from  the  altar  of  our  hearts, 
Let  flames  of  love  arise  ; 
Assist  us,  Lord,  to  offer  up 
Our  evening  sacrifice. 

2  Minutes  and  mercies  multiplied 

Have  made  up  all  this  day  ; 
Minutes  came  quick,  but  mercies  were 
More  swift,  more  free  than  they. 

3  New  time,  new  favours,  and  new  joys, 

Do  a  new  song  require  ; 
Till  we  shall  praise  Thee  as  we  would, 
Accept  our  hearts'  desire. 

HYMN  171.     S.M. 
Evening. 

THE  day  is  past  and  gone  ; 
The  evening  shades  appear: 


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O  may  we  all  remember  well 
The  night  of  death  draws  near. 

2  We  lay  our  garments  by, 
Upon  our  beds  to  rest ; 

So  death  shall  soon  disrobe  us  all 
Of  what  i6  here  possest. 

3  Lord,  keep  us  safe  this  night, 
Secure  from  all  our  fears  ; 

May  angels  guard  us  while  we  sleep, 
Till  morning  light  appears*. 

HYMN  172.    in.  1. 
Psalm  cxli.  2. 

SOFTLY  now  the  light  of  day 
Fades  upon  my  sight  away  ; 
Free  from  care,  from  labour  free, 
Lord,  I  would  commune  with  thee. 

2  Thou,  whose  all-pervading  eye 
Naught  escapes,  without,  within, 

Pardon  each  infirmity, 
Open  fault,  and  secret  sin. 

3  Soon,  for  me,  the  light  of  day 
Shall  for  ever  pass  away  ; 
Then,  from  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
Take  me,  Lord,  to  dwell  with  thee. 

4  Thou  who,  sinless,  yet  hast  known 
All  of  man's  infirmity; 

Then,  from  thine  eternal  throne, 
Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye. 

HYMN  173.    IV.  2. 

Evening. 

INSPIRE!!  and  hearer  of  prayer, 
Thou  shepherd  and  guardian  of  thine, 
My  all  to  thy  covt  nant  care, 
1,  sleeping  or  waking,  resign. 

2  If  thou  art  my  shield  and  my  sun, 
The  night  is  no  darkness  to  roe  ; 

And,  fast,  as  my  minutes  roll  on, 
They  bring  me  but  nearer  to  thee. 

3  A  sovereign  protector  I  have, 
Unseen,  yet  for  ever  at  hand ; 

Unchangeably  faithful  to  save, 
Almighty  to  rule  and  command. 

4  His  smiles  and  his  comforts  abound, 
His  grace,  as  the  dew,  shall  descend  : 

And  walls  of  salvation  surround 
The  soul  he  delights  to  defend. 

X.  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 

HYMN  174.     CM. 
Renouncing  the  World. 

LET  worldly  minds  the  world  pursue, 
It  has  no  chanrs  for  me  ; 
Once  I  admired  its  follies  too, 
But  grace  has  set  me  free. 


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2  Those  follies  now  no  longer  please, 

No  more  delight  afford  ; 
Far  from  my  heart  be  joys  like  theso, 
Now  I  have  known  the  Lord. 

3  As  by  the  light  of  opening  day 

The  stars  are  all  conceal'd, 
So  earthly  pleasures  fade  away 
When  Jesus  is  reveal'd. 

4  Creatures  no  more  divide  my  choice, 

I  bid  them  all  depart ; 
His  Name,  and  love,  and  gracious  voice 
Shall  fix  my  roving  heart. 

5  Now,  Lord,  I  would  be  thine  alone, 

And  wholly  live  to  thee-; 
Yet  worthless  still  myself  I  own, 
Thy  worth  is  all  my  plea. 

HYMN  175.    L.M. 

Not  ashamed  of  Christ. 

JEST78,  and  shall  it  ever  be, 
A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  thee  : 
Ashamed  of  thee,  whom  angels  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days  ? 

2  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  sooner  far 

Let  night  disown  each  radiant  star; 
'Tis  midnight  with  my  soul,  till  he, 
Bright  Morning  Star,  bid  darkness  flee. 

3  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  O,  as  soon 

Let  morning  blush  to  own  the  sun  ; 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  fight  divine 
O'er  this  benighted  bouI  of  mine. 

4  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  that  dear  Friend 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend: 
No ;  when  I  blush,  be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  his  Name. 

5  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  empty  pride  ; 
I'll  boast  a  Saviour  crucified ; 
And,  O,  may  this  my  portion  be, 
My  Saviour  not  ashamed  of  me. 

HYMN  176.     S.M. 
Prayer  for  Christian  Graces. 

TESUS.  my  strength,  my  hope, 
*J   On  thee  I  cast  my  care, 
With  humble  confidence  look  up, 

And  know  thou  hear'st  my  prayer; 
Give  me  on  thee  to  wait, 

Till  I  can  all  things  do  ; 
On  thee,  Almighty  to  create, 
Almighty  to  renew. 

2  I  want  a  sober  mind, 

A  6elf-renouncing  will, 
That  tramples  down  and  casts  behind 

The  baits  of  pleasing  ill: 
A  soul  inured  to  pain, 

To  hardship,  grief,  and  loss ; 
Ready  to  take  up  and  sustain 

The  consecrated  cross. 


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I  want  a  godly  fear, 

A  quick,  discerning  eye, 
That  looks  to  thee  when  sin  is  acar, 

And  sees  the  tempter  fly  ; 
A  spirit  still  prepared, 

And  arm'd  with  jealous  care, 
For  ever  standing  on  its  guard.. 

And  watching  unto  prayer. 

4  I  want  a  heart  to  pray, 

To  pray  and  never  cease, 
Never  to  murmur  at  thy  stay, 

Or  wish  my  sufferings  less  ; 
Thi9  blessing,  above  all. 

Always  to  pray  I  want. 
Out  of  the  deep  on  thee  to  call. 

And  never,  never  faint. 

5  I  want  a  true  regard, 

A  single,  Bteadv  31m, 
Unmoved  by  threatening  or  reward, 

To  thee  and  thy  great  Name  ; 
A  jealous,  just  concern 

For  thine  immortal  praise  ; 
A  pure  desire  that  all  may  learn 

And  glorify  thy  grace. 

6  I  rest  upon  thy  -word, 

The  promise  is  for  me  ; 
My  succour  and  salvation,  Lord, 

Shall  surely  come  from,  thee  : 
But  let  me  still  abide, 

Nor  from  mj  hope  remove. 
Till  thou  my  patient  spirit  guide 

Into  thy  perfect  love. 

HYMN  177.     Ill- 3. 
Prayer  for   Guidance. 

(TTOF;  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah, 
-*"  Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land  j 
I  am  weak,  but  thou  art  mighty  ; 
Hold  me  with  thy  powerful  hand. 

2  Open  now  the  crystal  fountains 

Whence  the  living  waters  flow  ; 
Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar. 
Lead  me  all  my  journey  through, 

3  Feed  me  with  the  heavenly  manna 

In  this  barren  wilderness  ; 
Be  my  sword,  and  shield,  and  banner  ; 
Be  the  Lord  my  righteousness. 

4  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside  ; 
Death  of  death,  and  hell's  destruction, 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side. 

HYMN   178.     L.M. 
FoUovnng  the  Example  of  Christ. 
"ITnTENE'ER  the  angry  passions  rise, 
' '    And  tempt  our  thoughts  or  tongues  to  strife, 
To  Jesus  let  us  lift  our  eyes, 
Bright  pattern  of  the  Christian  life. 
2  O  how  benevolent  and  kind. 

How  mild,  how  ready  to  forgive  : 


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Be  this  the  temper  of  our  mind, 
And  these  the  rules  by  which  we  live. 

3  To  do  his  heavenly  Father's  will 

Was  his  employment  and  delight ; 
Humility  and  holy  zeal 
Shone  through  his  life  divinely  bright. 

4  Dispensing  good  where'er  he  came, 

The  labours  of  his  life  were  love  ; 
Then,  if  we  bear  the  Saviour's  name, 
By  his  example  let  us  move. 

5  But,  ah,  how  blind,  how  weak  we  are, 

How  frail,  how  apt  to  turn  aside  ; 
Lord,  we  depend  upon  thy  care  ; 
We  ask  thy  Spirit  for  our  guide. 

0  Thy  fair  example  may  we  trace, 
To  teach  us  what  we  ought  to  be  ; 
Make  us,  by  thy  transforming  grace, 

0  Saviour,  daily  more  like  thee. 

HYMN  179.    S.M. 
Duties. 

A  CHARGE  to  keep  I  have, 
A  God  to  glorify  ; 
A  never-dying  soul  to  save, 
And  fit  it  for  the  sky  : 

2  From  youth  to  hoary  age, 

My  calling  to  fulfil  : 
O  may  it  all  my  powers  engage 
To  do  my  Masters  will. 

3  Ann  me  with  jealous  care, 

As  in  thy  sight  to  live, 
And,  oh  !  thy  servant,  Lord,  prepare 
A  strict  account  to  give. 

4  Help  me  to  watch  and  pray, 

And  on  thyself  rely ; 
Assured  if  1  my  trust  betray, 

1  shall  for  ever  die. 

HYMN  180.    C.  M. 

"Forgetting  those  things  which  arebehind," '  fyc. 

Phil.  iiL  13, 14. 

AWAKE,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve, 
And  press  with  vigour  on  ; 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
And  an  immortal  crown. 

2  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey  ; 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 
And  onward  urge  thy  way. 

3  'Tis  God's  all-animating  voice 

That  calls  thee  from  on  high, 
'Tis  his  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  uplifted  eye. 

4  Then  wake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve, 

And  press  with  vigour  on  ; 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
And  an  immortal  crown. 


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HYMN  181.    C.  M. 
Doubting. 
HPHE  Lord  will  happiness  divine 
-*-    On  contrite  hearts  bestow  : 
Then  tell  me,  gracious  God,  is  mine 
A  contrite  heart,  or  no  ? 

2  I  hear,  but  seem  to  hear  in  vain, 

Insensible  as  steel  ; 
If  aught  is  felt,  'tis  only  pain 
To  find  I  cannot  feel. 

3  My  best  desires  are  faint  and  few, 

I  fain  would  strive  for  more  ; 
But  when  I  cry,  "  My  strength  renew,' * 
Seem  weaker  than  before. 

4  I  see  thy  saints  with  comfort  filTd, 

When  in  thy  house  of  prayer  ; 
But  still  in  bondage  I  am  held, 
And  find  no  comfort  there.  ■ 

5  O  make  this  heart  rejoice  or  ache  ; 

Decide  this  doubt  for  me  ; 
And  if  it  be  not  broken,  break; 
And  heal  it,  if  it  be. 

HYMN  182.    C.  M. 
Desires  after  renewed  Holiness. 
H  for  a  closer  walk  with  God, 
A  calm  and  heavenly  frame  ; 
A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

2  Where  is  the  blessedness  I  knew, 

When  first  I  saw  the  Lord  ? 
Where  is  the  soul -refreshing  view 
Of  Jesus  and  his  word  ? 

3  What  peaceful  hours  I  then  enjoy'd  ; 

How  sweet  their  memory  still  : 
But  now  I  feel  an  aching  void 
The  world  can  never  fill. 

4  Return,  O  holy  Dove,  return, 

Sweet  messenger  of  rest ; 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made  thee  mourn, 
And  drove  thee  from  my  breast. 

5  The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, 

Whate'ex  that  idol  be, 
Help  me  to  tear  it  from  thy  throne, 
And  worship  only  thee. 

6  So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God, 

Calm  and  serene  my  frame  ; 
So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

HYMN  183.    HI.  1. 

Trials. 
?rPIS  my  happiness  below 
J-   Not  to  live  without  the  cross  ; 
But  the  Saviour's  power  to  know, 
Sanctifying  every  loss. 

2  Trials  must  and  will  befall ; 
But  with  humble  faith  to  see 


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Love  inscribed  upon  them  all— 
This  is  happiness  to  me. 

3  Did  I  meet  no  trials  here, 

No  chastisement  by  the  way, 
.Might  I  not  with  reason  fear 
I  should  be  a  cast-away  ? 

4  Trials  make  the  promise  sweet  ; 

Trials  give  new  life  to  prayer  ; 
JJring  me  to  my  Saviour's  feet, 
-Lay  me  low,  and  keep  me  there. 

HYMN  1*4.     C.  M. 
Habitual  Devotion. 

WHILE  thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power. 
Be  my  vain  wishes  still'd  : 
And  mav  this  consecrated  hour 
With  better  hopes  be  fill'd. 

2  Thy  love  the  power  of  thought  bestow'd, 

To  thee  my  thoughts  would  soar  : 
Thy  mercy  o'er  my  life  has  flow'd, 
That  mercy  I  adore. 

3  In  each  event  of  life,  how  clear 

Thy  ruling  hand  I  see  : 
Each  blessing  to  my  soul  more  dear, 
Because  conferr'd  by  thee. 

4  In  every  joy  that  crowns  my  days, 

In  every  pain  I  bear, 
My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise. 
Or  seek  relief  in  prayer. 

5  When  gladness  wings  my  favour'd  hour, 

Thy  love  my  thoughts  shall  fill  ; 
Resign'd,  when  storms  of  sorrow  lower, 
My  soul  shall  meet  thy  will. 

6  My  lifted  eye,  without  a  tear, 

The  gathering  storms  shall  see  ; 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear, 
That  heart  will  rest  on  thee. 

HYMN  185. 
Walking  with  God. 

SINCE  I've  known  a  Saviour's  Name, 
And  sin's  strong  fetters  broke, 
Careful  without  care  I  am, 
Nor  feel  my  easy  yoke  : 
Joyful  now  my  faith  to  show, 

I  find  his  service  my  reward, 
All  the  work  I  do  below 
Is  light,  for  such  a  Lord. 

2  To  the  desert  or  the  cell, 

Let  others  blindly  fly, 
In  this  evil  world  I  dwell, 

Nor  fear  its  enmity  ; 
Here  I  find  a  house  of  prayer, 

To  which  I  inwardly  retire  ; 
Walking  unconcern'd  in  care, 

And  unconsum'd  in  fire. 

3  O  that  all  the  world  might  know 

Of  living,  Lord,  to  thee. 
Find  their  heaven  begun  below, 
And  here  thy  goodness  see  ; 


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Walk  in  all  the  works  prepared 

By  thee  to  exercise  their  grace, 
Till  they  gain  their  full  reward, 

And  see  thee  face  to  face. 

HYMN  186.    L.  M. 
Heaven  seen  by  Faith, 

AS,  when  the  weary  traveller  gain9 
The  height  of  some  commanding  hill, 
His  heart  revives,  if  o'er  the  plains 
He  sees  his  home,  though  distant  still ; 

2  So,  when  the  Christian  pilgrim  views 

By  faith  his  mansion  in  the  skies, 
The  sight  his  fainting  strength  renews, 
And  wings  his  speed  to  reach  the  prize. 

3  The  hope  of  heaven  his  spirit  cheers  ; 

No  more  he  grieves  for  sorrows  past ; 
Nor  any  future  conflict  fears, 
So  he  may  safe  arrive  at  last. 

4  O  Lord,  on  thee  our  hopes  we  stay, 

To  lead  us  on  to  thine  abode; 
Assured  thy  love  will  far  o'erpay 
The  hardest  labours  of  the  road. 

HYMN  187.    IV.  4. 

"  I  would  not  live  alway. "    Job  vii.  16. 

I  WOULD  not  live  alway  :  I  ask  not  to  stay 
Where  storm  after  storm  rises  dark  o'er  the  way  ; 
The  few  lurid  mornings  that  daAvn  on  us  here, 
Are  enough  for  life's  woes,  fall  enough  for  its  cheer. 

2  I  would  not  live  alway,  thus  fetter'd  by  sin, 
Temptation  without,  and  corruption  within  : 
E'en  the  rapture  of  pardon  is  mingled  with  fears, 
And  the  cup  of  thanksgiving  with  penitent  tears. 

3  I  would  not  live  alway  ;  no,  -welcome  the  tomb. 
Since  Jesus  hath  lain  there.  I  dread  not  its  gloom; 
There,  sweet  be  my  rest,  till  he  bid  me  arise 

To  hail  him  in  triumph  descending  the  skies. 

4  Who,  who  would  live  alway,  away  from  his  God  ; 
Away  from  yon  heaven,  that  blissful  abode, 

Where  the  rivers  of  pleasure  flow  o'er  the  bright  plains, 
And  the  noontide  of  glory  eternally  reigns  : 

5  Where  the  saints  of  all  ages  in  harmony  meet, 
Their  Saviour  and  brethren,  transported  to  greet ; 
While  the  anthems  of  rapture  unceasingly  roll. 
And  the  smile  of  the  Lord  is  the  feast  of  the  soul. 


XI.  DEATH. 

HYMN    1S8.     C.  M. 
Job  xiv.  1,  2—5,  6. 

FEW  are  thy  days,  and  full  of  woe, 
O  man,  of  woman  born  ; 
Thy  doom  is  written,  "  Dust  thou  art, 
To  dust  thou  shalt  return." 
2  Behold  the  emblem  of  thy  state 
In  flowers  that  bloom  and  die  ; 
Or  in  the  shadow's  fleeting  form 
That  mocks  the  gazer's  eye. 


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3  Determined  are  the  days  that  fly 

Successive  o'er  thy  head  ; 
The  number'd  hour  i6  on  the  wing, 
That  lays  thee  with  the  dead. 

4  Great  God,  afflict  not»  in  thy  wrath, 

The  short  allotted, span, 
That  bounds  the  few  and  weary  days 
Of  pilgrimage  to  man. 

HYMN  189.     CM. 

HAKK  !  from  the  tombs  a  mournful  sound; 
Mine  ears  attend  the  cry ; 
Ye  living  men,  come  view  the  ground 
Where  you  must  shortly  lie. 

2  Princes,  this  clay  must  be  your  bed, 

In  spite  of  all  your  towers : 
The  tall,  the  wise,  the  reverend  head 
Must  lie  as  lovr  as  ours. 

3  Great  God,  is  this  our  certain  doom  ? 

And  are  we  still  secure  ? 
Still  walking  downward  to  the  tomb, 
And  yet  prepare  no  more  ? 
■i  Grant  us  the  power  of  quickening  grace 
To  raise  our  souls  to  thee, 
That  we  may  view  thy  glorious  face 
To  all  eternity. 

HYMN  19CL    S.M. 

Job  jfiv.  U— 14. 

'T'HE  mighty  flood  that  rolls 
■*-    Its  torrents  to  the  main, 
Can  ne'er  recall  its  waters  lost 
Frem  that  abyss  again  : 

2  So  days,  jaad  years,  and  time, 

Descending  down  to  night, 
Can  thenceforth  never  more  retunt 
Back  to  the  sphere  of  light  : 

3  And  man,  when  in  the  grave, 

Can  never  quit  its  gloom, 
Until  th'  eternal  morn  shall  wake 
The  slumber  of  the  toactb. 

4  O  may  I  find  in  deatli 

A  hiding-place  with  God, 
Secure  from  woe  and  sin  j  ttil  calTd 
To  share  his  blest  abode. 

5  Cheer'd  by  this  hope,  I  wait, 

Through  toil,  and  care,  and  grief. 
Till  my  appointed  course  is  run, 
And  death  shall  bring  relief. 

HYMN  19L 
*I71TAL  spark x»f  heavenly  flame, 
*    Quit.  O  qiE  t  this  mortal  frame  ; 

Trembling,  hoping,  lingering,  flying, 

O,  the  pain,  the  bliss  of  dying  ! 

Cease,  fond  nature,  cease  thy  strife, 

And  let  me  languish  into  life. 
2  Hark,  they  whisper,  angels  say, 

S';6ter  spirit,  come  away  ! 

"What  is  this  absorb*  me  quite  ; 

Steals  my  senses,  shuts  my  sight. 


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172  HYMNS. 

—  iii  . 

Drowns  my  spirit,  draws  my  breath  ? 
Tell  me,  my  soul,  can  this  be  death  ? 
3  The  world  recedes,  it  disappears: 
Heaven  opens  on  my  eyes  ;  my  ears 

With  sounds  seraphic  ring- : 
Lend,  lend  your  wings  ;  I  mount,  I  fly  : 
O  grave,  where  is  thy  victory  ? 

O  death,  where  is  thy  sting  ? 


XII.  JUDGMEOT. 

HYMN  192.    CM. 

"I17HEN,  rising  from  the  bed  of  deafly 
'  *    O'erwhelm'd  with  guilt  and  fear, 

1  see  my  Maker,  face  to  face  ; 
O,  how  shall  I  appear  I 

2  If  yet,  while  pardon  may  be  found, 
And  mercy  may  be  sought, 

My  heart  with  inward  horror  shrinks, 
And  trembles  at  the  thought  ; 

3  When  thou,  O  Lord,  shalt  stand  disclosed 
In  majesty  severe, 

And  sit  in  judgment  on  my  soul, 
O,  how  shall  I  appear  ! 

4  But  thou  hast  told  the  troubled  mind, 
Who  does  her  sins  lament. 

That  faith  in  Christ's  atoning  blood 
Shall  endless  woe  prevent. 

5  Then  never  shall  my  soul  despair 
Her  pardon  to  procure, 

Who  knows  thine  only  Son  has  died 
To  make  that  pardon  sure. 

HYMN  193.     S.M. 

AND  will  the  Judge  descend  ? 
And  must  the  dead  arise  ? 
And  not  a  single  soul  escape 
His  all-discerning  eyes  ? 

2  And  from  his  righteous  lips 
Shall  this  dread  sentence  sound  ; 

And  through  the  numerous  guilty  throng- 
Spread  black  despair  around  ? 

3  Depart  from  me,  accursed, 
To  everlasting  flame, 

For  rebel  angels  first  prepared, 
Where  mercy  never  came. 

4  How  will  my  heart  endure 
The  terrors  of  that  day, 

When  earth  and  heaven  before  his  face 
Astonish 'd  shrink  away  ? 

5  But,  ere  the  trumpet  shakes 
The  mansions  of  the  dead, 

Hark  !  from  the  Gospel's  cheering  sound, 
What  joyful  tidings  spread. 

6  Ye  sinners,  seek  his  grace, 
Whose  wrath  ye  cannot  bear  ; 

Fly  to  the  shelter  of  his  cross, 
And  find  salvation  there. 

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7  So  shall  that  curse  remove, 
By  which  the  Saviour  bled  ; 
And  the  last  awful  day  shall  pour 
His  blessings  on  your  head. 

HYMN  194.    II.  7. 

GREAT  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear ! 
The  end  of  things  created  : 
The  Judge  of  man  I  -see  appear, 

On  clouds  of  glory  seated. 
The  trumpet  sounds,  the  graves  restore 
The  dead  which  they  contain'd  before ; 
Prepare,  my  soul,  to  meet  him. 

2  The  dead  in  Christ  shall  first  arise 

At  the  last  trumpet's  sounding, 
Caught  up  to  meet  him  in  the  skies, 

With  joy  their  Lord  surrounding  : 
No  gloomy  fears  their  souls  dismay, 
His  presence  sheds  eternal  day 

On  those  prepared  to  meet  him. 

3  But  sinners,  fill'd  with  guilty  fears. 

Behold  his  wrath  prevailing; 
For  they  shall  rise,  and  find  their  tears 

And  sighs  are  unavailing. 
The  day  of  grace  is  past  and  gone; 
Trembling  they  stand  before  the  throne , 

All  unprepared  to  meet  him. 

4  Great  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear  ! 

The  end  cf  things  created  : 
The  Judge  of  man  I  see  appear, 

On  clouds  of  glory  seated  : 
Beneath  his  cross  I  view  the  day 
When  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away, 

And  thus  prepare  to  meet  him. 

HYMN  195.    III.  L 
St.  Luke  xiii.  24—27. 

SEEK,  my  soul,  the  narrow  gate. 
Enter  ere  it  be  too  late  ; 
Many  ask  to  enter  there 
When  too  late  to  offer  prayer. 

2  God  from  mercy's  seat  shall  rise, 
And  for  ever  bar  the  skies  : 
Then,  though  sinners  cry  without. 
He  will  say,  "  I  know  you  not." 

3  Mournfully  will  they  exclaim: 

"  Lord,  we  have  profess'd  thy  Name  ; 
We  have  ate  with  thee,  and  heard 
Heavenly  teaching  in  thy  word." 

4  Vain,  alas,  will  be. their  plea, 
Workers  of  iniquity ; 

Sad  their  everlasting  lot ; 

Christ  will  say,  "  I  know  you  not." 


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XIII.    ETERNITY. 

HYMN  196.    S.M. 

WHERE  shall  rest  be  found, 
)   Rest  for  the  weary  soul : 


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;Twere  vain  the  ocean's  depths  to  sound, 
Or  pierce  to  either  pole. 

2  The  world  can  never  give 
The  bliss  for  which  we  sigh  : 

'Tis  not  the  whole  of  life  to  live, 
Nor  all  of  death  to  die. 

3  Beyond  this  vale  of  tears 
There  is  a  life  above, 

Unmeasured  by  the  flight  of  years; 
And  all  that  life  is  love. 

4  There  is  a  death,  whose  pang 
*  Outlasts  the  fleeting  breath  : 

O  what  eternal  horrors  hang 
Around  the  second  death. 

5  Lord  God  of  truth  and  grace, 
Teach  us  that  death  to  shun, 

Lest  we  be  driven  from  thy  face, 
For  evermore  undone. 

HYMN  197.    CM. 
2  Cor.  iv.  18. 
TTOW  long  shall  earth's  alluring  toys 
-"•  Detain  our  hearts  and  eyes, 
Regardless  of  immortal  joys, 
And  strangers  to  the  skies. 

2  These  transient  scenes  will  soon  decay, 
They  fade  upon  the  sight ; 

And  quickly  will  their  brightest  day 
Be  lost  in  endless  night. 

3  Their  brightest  day,  alas,  how  vain, 
With  conscious  sighs  we  own  ; 

While  clouds  of  sorrow,  care,  and  pain, 
O'ershade  the  smiling  noon. 

4  O,  could  our  thoughts  and  wishes  fly 
Above  these  gloomy  shades, 

To  those  bright  worlds  beyond  the  sky, 
Which  sorrow  ne'er  invades  ! 

5  There,  joys  unseen  by  mortal  eyes, 
Or  reason's  feeble  ray, 

In  ever  blooming  prospects  rise, 
Unconscious  of  decay. 

6  Lord,  send  abeam  of  light  divine, 
To  guide  our  upward  aim  : 

With  one  reviving  touch  of  thine 
Our  languid  hearts  inflame. 

7  Then  shall,  on  faith's  sublimest  wing, 
Our  ardent  wishes  rise, 

To  those  bright  scenes  where  pleasures  spring 
Immortal  in  the  skies. 

HYMN  198.    C.  M. 

COME,  Lord,  and  warm  each  languid  heart, 
Inspire  each  lifeless  tongue; 
And  let  the  joys  of  heaven  impart 
Their  influence  to  our  song. 
2  Sorrow,  and  pain,  and  every  care, 
And  discord  there  shall  cease; 
And  perfect  joy,  and  love  sincere, 
Adorn  the  realms  of  peace. 

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3  The  soul  from  sin  for  ever  free, 

Shall  mourn  its  power  no  more  ; 
But,  clothed  in  spotless  purity, 
Redeeming  love  adore. 

4  There,  on  a  throne  Chow  dazzling  bright  \) 

Th'  exalted  Saviour  shines  ; 
And  beams  ineffable  delight 
On  all  the  heavenly  minds. 

5  There,  shall  the  followers  of  the  Lamb 

Join  in  immortal  songs  ; 
And  endless  honours  to  his  Name 
Employ  their  tuneful  tongues. 

6  Lord,  tune  our  hearts  to  praise  and  love, 

Our  feeble  notes  inspire  ; 
Till,  in  thy  blissful  courts  above, 
We  join  th'  angelic  choir. 

HYMN  199.    C.  M 

THERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 
Where  saints  immortal  reign  ; 
Eternal  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There,  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never-fading  dowers  ; 
Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

3  Bright  fields,  beyond  the  swelling  flood, 

Stand  dress'd  in  living  green  ; 

So  to  the  Jews  fair  Canaan  stood, 

While  Jordan  roll'd  between. 

4  But  timorous  mortals  start,  and  shrink 

To  cross  the  narrow  sea  : 
And  linger,  trembling  on  the  brink, 
And  fear  to  launch  away. 

5  Oh,  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove, 

Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise, 
And  see  the  Canaan  that  we  love, 
With  faith's  illumined  eyes  ; 

6  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er, 
Not  Jordan's  stream  nor  death's  cold  flood 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

HYMN  200.     C.  M. 

SHOULD  nature's  charms,  to  please  the  eye, 
In  sweet  assemblage  join, 
All  nature's  charms  would  droop  and  die, 
Jesus,  compared  with  thine. 

2  Vain  were  her  fairest  beams  display'd, 

And  vain  her  blooming  store  ; 
Her  brightness  languishes  to  shade, 
Her  beauty  is  no  more. 

3  But,  ah,  how  far  from  mortal  sight 

The  Lord  of  glory  dwells  : 
A  veil  of  interposing  night 
His  radiant  face  conceals. 

•4  Oh,  could  my  longing  spirit  rise 
On  strong  immortal  wing, 


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HYMNS. 

And  reach  thy  palace  in  the  skies, 
My  Saviour  and  my  King  ! 

There,  thousands  worship  at  thy  feet, 

And  there,  divine  employ, 
The  triumphs  of  thy  love  repeat 

In  songs  of  endless  joy. 

Thy  presence  beams  eternal  day 

O'er  all  the  blissful  place ; 
Who  would  not  drop  this  load  of  clay, 

And  die  to  see  thy  face  ? 

HYMN  201.    m.  1. 
Rev.  viL  9,  4a 
XK7 HO  are  these  in  bright  array  ? 
*  »  This  innumerable  throng, 
Bound  the  altar,  night  and  day, 

Tuning  their  triumphant  song  ? 
Worthy  is  the  Lamb  once  slain, 

Blessing,  honour,  glory,  power, 
Wisdom,  riches,  to  obtain  ; 
New  dominion  every  hour. 

2  These  through  fiery  trials  trod ; 

These  from  great  affliction  came  ; 
Now  before  the  throne  of  God, 

Seal'd  with  his  eternal  Name  : 
Clad  in  raiment  pure  and  white, 

Victor  palms  in  every  hand, 
Through  their  great  Bedeemer's  might 

More  than  conquerors  they  stand. 

3  Hunger,  thirst,  disease,  unknown, 

On  immortal  fruits  they  feed ; 
Them  the  Lamb  amidst  the  throne 

Shall  to  living  fountains  lead  : 
Joy  and  gladness  banish  6ighs  ; 

Perfect  love  dispels  their  fears  ; 
And,  for  ever  from  their  eyes 

God.  shaJl  wipe  away  their  tears. 


XIV.  MISCELLANEOUS, 

HYMN  202.    C.  M. 
Gen.  xsviii.  20,  21. 

GOD  of  our  fathers,  by  whose  hand 
Thy  people  still  are  blest, 
Be  with  us  through  our  pilgrimage  ; 
Conduct  us  to  our  rest. 

2  Through  each  perplexing  path  of  life 

Our  wandering  footsteps  guide  ; 
Give  us  each  day  our  daily  bread, 
And  raiment  fit  provide. 

3  O  spread  thy  sheltering  wings  around, 

Till  all  our  wanderings  cease, 
And,  at  our  Father's  loved  abode, 
Our  souls  arrive  in  peace. 

4  Such  blessings  from  thy  gracious  hand 

Our  humble  prayers  implore  ; 
And  thou,  the  Lord,  shall  be  our  God, 
And  portion  evermore. 


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HYMN  203.    III.  3. 
1  Chronicles  xxix.   10—13. 

BLESS'D  be  thou,  the  God  of  Israel, 
Thou,  our  Father,  and  our  Lord  ; 
Bless'd  thy  Majesty  for  ever, 
Ever  be  thy  Name  adored. 

2  Thine,  O  Lord,  are  power  and  greatness, 

Glory,  victory,  are  thine  own  ; 

All  is  thine  in  earth  and  heaven, 

Over  all  thy  boundless  throne. 

3  Riches  come  of  thee,  and  honour; 

Power  and  might  to  thee  belong; 
Thine  it  is  to  make  us  prosper, 
Only  thine  to  make  us  strong. 

4  Lord  our  God,  for  these,  thy  bounties, 

Hymns  of  gratitude  we  raise  ; 
To  thy  Name,  for  ever  glorious, 
Ever  we  address  our  praise. 

HYMN  204.    C.  M. 
Prov.  hi.  13—17. 

O    HAPPY  is  the  man  who  hears 
5  Religion's  -warning  voice, 
And  who  celestial  wisdom  makes 
His  early,  only  choice. 

2  For  she  has  treasures  greater  far 

Than  east  or  west  unfold  ; 
More  precious  are  her  bright  rewards 
Than  gems,  or  stores  of  gold. 

3  Her  right  hand  offers  to  the  just 

Immortal,  happy  days  ; 
Her  left,  imperishable  wealth, 
And  heavenly  crowns  displays. 

4  And,  as  her  holy  labours  rise, 

So  her  rewards  increase  ; 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  pathB  are  peace. 

HYMN  205.    L.  M. 

Isaiah  si.  6 — 8. 

THE  morning  flowers  display  their  sweets, 
And  gay  their  silken  leaves  unfold  ; 
As  careless  of  the  noon-day  heats. 
And  fearless  of  the  evening  cold. 

2  Nipp'd  by  the  wind's  unkindly  blast, 

Parch'd  by  the  sun's  more  fervent  ray, 
The  momentary  glories  waste, 
The  short-lived  beauties  die  away. 

3  So  blooms  the  human  face  divine, 

When  youth  its  pride  of  beauty  shows-; 
Fairer  than  spring  the  colours  shine, 
And  sweeter  than  the  opening  rose. 

4  But,  worn  by  slowly-rolling  years, 

Or  broke  by  sickness  in  a  day, 
The  fading  glory  disappears, 
The  short-lived  beauties  die  away. 

5  Yet  these,  new  rising  from  the  tomb, 

With  lustre  brighter  far  shall  shine  ; 


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Revive  with  ever-during  bloom, 
Safe  from  diseases  and  decline. 

6  Let  sickness  blast,  and  death  devour, 
If  heaven  shall  recompense  our  pains ; 
Perish  the  grass,  and  fade  the  flower, 
If  firm  the  Word  of  God  remains. 

HYMN  206.    C.  M. 
Isaiah  si.  27—31. 
"lATHY  mournest  thou,  my  anxious  soul, 
*»     Despairing  of  relief, 
As  if  the  Lord  o'erlook'd  thy  cares. 
Or  pitied  not  thy  grief  ? 

2  Hast  thou  not  known,  hast  thou  not  heard, 
That  firm  remains  on  high, 

The  everlasting  throne  of  Him 
Who  made  the  earth  and  sky  ? 

3  Art  thou  afraid  his  power  will  fail 
In  sorrow's  evil  day  ? 

Can  the  Creator's  mighty  arm 
Grow  weary  or  decay  ? 

4  Supreme  in  wisdom  as  in  power 
The  Rock  of  Ages  stands  ; 

Thou  canst  not  search  his  mind,  nor  trace 
The  working  of  his  hands. 

5  He  gives  the  conquest  to  the  weak, 
Supports  the  fainting  heart  ; 

And  courage  in  the  evil  hour 
His  heavenly  aids  impart. 

6  Mere  human  energy  shall  faint, 
And  youthful  vigour  cease  ; 

But  those  who  wait  upon  the  Lord, 
In  strength  shall  still  increase. 

7  They,  with  unwearied  step,  shall  tread 
The  path  of  life  divine  ; 

With  glowing  ardour  onward  move, 
With  growing  brightness  shine. 

8  On  eagles'  wings  they  mount,  they  soar 
On  wings  of  faith  and  love  ; 

Till,  past  the  sphere  of  earth  and  sin, 
They  rise  to  heaven  above. 

HYMN  207.     C.  M. 
Isaiah  IviL  15. 

THUS  speaks  the  High  and  Lofty  One  : 
My  throne  is  fix'd  on  high  ; 
There,  through  eternity,  I  hear 
The  praises  of  the  sky  : 

2  Yet,  looking  down,  I  visit  oft 

The  humble,  hallow'd  cell ; 
And,  with  the  penitent  who  mourn, 
'Tis  my  delight  to  dwell. 

3  My  presence  heals  the  wounded  heart, 

The  sad  in  spirit  cheers  ; 
My  "presence,  from  the  bed  of  dust, 
The  contrite  sinner  rears. 

4  I  dwell  with  all  my  humble  saints 

While  they  on  earth  remain ; 
And  they,  exalted,  dwell  with  me, 
With  me  for  ever  reign. 

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HYMN  208.    II.  I. 
Habakkuk  iii.  17—19. 

ALTHOUGH  the  vine  its  fruit  deny, 
The  budding  fig-tree  droop  and  die, 
No  oil  the  olive  yield  ; 
Tet  -will  I  trust  me  in  my  God, 
Tea,  bend  rejoicing  to  his  rod, 
And  by  hiB  grace  be  heal'd. 

2  Though  fields,  in  verdure  once  array'd, 
JBy  whirlwinds  desolate  be  laid. 

Or  parch'd  by  scorching  beam  ; 
Still  in  the  Lord  shall  be  my  trust, 
My  joy:  for,  though  his  frown  is  just, 

His  mercy  is  supreme. 

3  Though  from  the  fold  the  flock  decay. 
Though  herds  lie  famish'd  o'er  the  lea, 

And  round  the  empty  stall  ; 
My  soul  above  the  wreck  shall  rise, 
Its  better  joys  are  in  the  skies; 

There  God*  is  all  in  all. 

4  In  God,  my  strength,  howe'er  distrest, 
I  yet  •will  hope,  and  calmly  rest, 

Nay,  triumph  in  his  love  : 
My  lingering  soul,  my  tardy  feet, 
Free  as  the  hind  he  makes,  and  fleet, 

To  speed  my  course  above. 

HYMN  209.    C.  M. 
St  John  xiv.  6. 

THOU  art  the  Way,  to  thee  alone 
From  sin  and  death  we  flee  ; 
And  he  who  would  the  Father  seek, 
Must  seek  him,  Lord,  by  thee. 

2  Thou  art  the  Truth,  thy  Word  alone 

True  wisdom  can  impart ; 
Thou  only  canst  inform  the  mind 
And  purify  the  heart. 

3  Tbou  art  the  Life,  the  rending  tomb 

Proclaim*  thy  conquering  arm: 
And  those  who  put  their  trust  in  thee 
Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  harm. 

4  Thou  art  the  Way,  the  Truth,  the  Life  ; 

Grant  us  that  way  to  know, 
That  truth  to  keep,  that  life  to  win, 
Whose  joys  eternal  flow. 

HYMN  210.     S.  M. 
Philippians  ii  12, 13. 

HEIRS  of  unending  life, 
While  yet  we  sojourn  here, 
O  let  us  our  salvation  work 
With  trembling  and  with  fear. 

2  God  will  support  our  hearts 

With  might  before  unknown  ; 
The  work  to  be  perform 'd  is  ours, 
The  strength  is  all  his  own. 

3  'Tis  he  that  works  to  will, 

'Tis  he  that  works  to  do  ; 
His  is  the  power  by  which  we  act, 
His  be  the  glory  too  I 

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HYMNS. 


HYMN  211.    in.  1. 
Ephesians  v.  14 — 17. 

SINNER,  rouse  thee  from  thy  sleep, 
Wake,  and  o'er  thy  folly  weep  ; 
Raise  thy  spirit  dark  and  dead, 
Jesus  waits  his  light  to  shed. 

2  Wake  from  sleep,  arise  from  death, 
See  the  bright  and  living  path: 
Watchful  tread  that  path ;  be  wise, 
Leave  thy  folly,  seek  the  skies. 

3  Leave  thy  folly,  cease  from  crime, 
From  this  hour  redeem  thy  time  ; 
Life  secure  without  delay, 
Evil  is  the  mortal  day. 

4  Be  not  blind  and  foolish  still  ; 
Call'd  of  Jesus,  learn  his  will  : 
Jesus  calls  from  death  and  night, 
Jesus  waits  to  shed  his  light. 

HYMN  212.    C.  M. 
Hebrews  xii.  1, 2. 

LO  !  what  a  cloud  of  witnesses 
Encompass  us  around  ; 
Men  once  like  us  with  suffering  tried, 
But  now  with  glory  crown'd. 

2  Let  us,  with  zeal  like  theirs  inspired, 
Strive  in  the  Christian  race  ; 

And,  freed  from  every  weight  of  sin, 
Their  holy  footsteps  trace. 

3  Behold  a  witness  nobler  still, 
Who  trod  affliction's  path, 

Jesus,  the  author,  finisher, 
Rewarder  of  our  faith  : 

4  He,  for  the  joy  before  him  set, 
And  moved  by  pitying  love, 

Endured  the  cross,  despised  the  shame, 
And  now  he  reigns  above. 

5  Thither,  forgetting  things  behind, 
Press  we,  to  God's  right  hand  ; 

There,  with  the  Saviour  and  his  saints, 
Triumphantly  to  stand. 

GLORIA  PATRL 

N.  B.  The  metre  marks,  affixed  to  the  Psalms  and  Hymns,  refer  to 
a  division  of  the  Metres,  founded  on  the  nature  of  the  verse,  into  four 
Classes,  marked — I.,  II.,  HI.,  IV. 
Class  I.  includes  Common,  Long,  and  Short  metres,  marked  C.  M., 

L.  M.,  S.  M. 
Class  II.  includes  the  other  lambick  metres,  eight  in  number,  marked 

II.  1,  II.  2,  II.  3,  IL  4,  &c,  which  may  be  named  Two,  one;  Two, 
two ;  Two,  three,  &c. 

Class  III.  includes  the  Trochaic  metres,  being  five  in  number,  marked 

III.  1,  III.  2,  III.  3,  &c,  which  may  be  named  Three,  one;  Three, 
two,  &c. 

Class  IV.  includes  the  metres  consisting  chiefly  of  triplets,  being  five 
in  number,  marked  IV.  1,  IV.  2,  IV.  3,  &c,  and  may  be  named 
Four,  one;  Four,  two,  &c. 

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CLASS! 

CM. 

rO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  whom  we  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was",  is  now, 
And  shall  be  evermore. 

L.  M. 

To  Father.  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  whom  earth  and  heaven  adcre, 

Be  glory,  as  it  was  of  old, 
Is  now,  and  shall  be  evermore. 

S.  M. 
To  God  the  Father,  Son, 

And  Spirit,  glory  be. 
As  'twas,  and  is,  and  shall  be  so 

To  all  eternity. 


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CLASS  IL 

n.  i. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  whom  heaven's  triumphant  host. 
And  saints  on  earth  adore; 
Be  glory  as  in  ages  past, 
As  now  it  is,  and  so  shall  last 
When  time  shall  be  no  more. 

n.  2. 

2  To  Father,  Son,  and  Hory  Ghost, 
The  God  whom  heaven's  triumphant  host, 

And  suffering  saints  on  earth  adore : 
Be  glory  as  in  ages  past. 
As  now  it  is.  and  so  shall  last 

When  time  itself  shall  be  no  more. 

H.  3. 

To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  glory  in  the  highest  given. 
By  all  in  earth,  and  all  in  heaven, 
As  was  through  ages  heretofore, 
Is  now,  and  shall  be  evermore. 

II.  4. 

To  God  the  Father,  Son, 

And  Spirit,  ever  bless'd, 
Eternal  Three  in  One, 
All  worship  be  address'd, 
As  heretofore 
It  was.  is  now, 
And  snail  be  so 
For  evermore. 

H.  5. 

To  God  the  Father,  and  to  God  the  Son, 
To  God  the  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  praise  from  all  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven, 
As  was,  and  is,  and  ever  shall  be  given. 

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II.  6. 

Eterxat,  praise  be  given, 

And  songs  of  highest  worthy 
By  all  the  hosts  of  heaven, 

And  all  the  saints  on  earth, 
To  God,  supreme  confess'd, 

To  Christ,  his  only  Son, 
And  to  the  Spirit  bless'd, 

Eternal  Three  in  One. 

II.  7. 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  blese'd, 

Supreme  o'er  enrth  and  heaven, 
Eternal  Three  in  One  confess'd, 

Be  highest  glory  given 
As  was  through  ages  heretofore, 
Is  now,  and  shall  he  evermore, 

By  all  in  earth  and  heaven, 

II.  8. 
By  all  on  earth  and  all  in  heaven, 
Be  everlasting  glory  given. 

To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit ;  equal  Three 
In  undivided  Unity, 

Ere  time  had  yet  its  course  begun : 
As  was,  and  is,  be  highest  praise, 
As  still  shall  be  through  endless  days. 


CLASS  IIL 

III.  l. 

HOLY  Father,  Holy  Son, 
Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One  ! 
Glory,  as  of  old,  to  thee, 
Now,  and  evermore  shall  be  ! 

III.  2. 

Praise  the  Name  of  God  most  high, 
Praise  him  all  below  the  sky, 
Praise  him  all  ye  heavenly  host, 
Father.  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost; 
As  through  countless  ages  past, 
Evermore  his  praise  shall  last. 

III.  3. 

Ppaise  the  Father,  earth  and  heaven, 

Praise  the  Son,  the  Spirit  praise, 
As  it  was,  and  is,  be  given 

Glory  through  eternal  days. 

III.  4. 
To  the  Father,  throned  in  heaven, 

To  the  Saviour.  Christ,  his  Son, 
To  the  Spirit,  praise  be  given, 

Everlasting  Three  in  One  : 
As  of  old,  the  Trinity 
Still  is  worshipp'd,  still  shall  be. 

III.  5. 

Great  Jehovah  !  we  adore  thee, 

God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 

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God  the  Spirit,  join'd  in  glory 
On  the  same  eternal  throne: 

Endless  praises 

To  Jehovah,  Three  in  One. 


CLASS  IV. 
IV.  l. 

BY  angels  in  heaven 
Of  every  degree, 
And  saints  upon  earth, 

All  praise  be  address'd 
To  God  in  Three  Persons, 

One  God  ever  bless'd, 
As  it  has  been,  now  is, 
And  ever  shall  be. 

IV.  2. 

ALL  praise  to  the  Father,  the  Son, 
And  Spirit,  thrice  holy  and  bless'd, 

Th'  eternal,  supreme  Three  in  One, 
Was,  is,  and  shall  still  be  address'd. 

rv.  3. 

All  praise  to  the  Father,  all  praise  to  the  Son, 
All  praise  to  the  Spirit,  thrice  bless'd, 

The  holy,  eternal,  supreme  Three  in  One, 
Was,  is,  and  shall  still  be  address'd. 

IV.  4. 

O  Father,  Almighty,  to  thee  be  address'd. 
With  Christ  and  the  Spirit,  one  God  ever  bless'd, 
All  glory  and  worship  from  earth  and  from  heaven, 
As  was,  and  is  now,  and  shall  ever  be  given. 

IV.  5. 

All  glory  and  praise  to  the  Father  be  given, 

The  Son,  and  the  Spirit,  from  earth  and  from  heaven; 

As  was,  and  is  now,  be  supreme  adoration, 

And  ever  shall  be,  to  the  God  of  salvation. 


For  Hymns  145  and  185. 

TO  the  Father,  to  the  Son, 
And  Spirit,  ever  bless'd, 
Everlasting  Three  in  One, 

All  worship  be  address'd: 
Praise  from  all  above,  below, 

As  throughout  the  ages  past, 
Now  is  given,  and  shall  be  so 
While  endless  ages  last. 

When  wed  to  Hymn  185,  in  lint  6,  read, 
As  was  throughout  the  ages  past. 

COME,  let  us  adore  Him  •,  come,  bow  at  his  feet; 
O  give  Him  the  glory,  the  praise  that  is  meet; 
Let  joyful  hosannas  unceasing  arise, 
And  join  the  full  chorus  that  gladdens  the  skies. 

J  Whenever  the  Hymn*  are  wed  at  the  celebration  of  Divine  Service,  a  certain 
portion  or  portion*  of  the  Psalm*  of  David  in  metre  shall  also  be  sung. 


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Ah,  how  shall  fallen  man 101 

Alas,  what  hourly  dangers  rise 118 

All  glorious  God,  what  hymns  of  praise 102 

Almighty  Father,  bless  the  word       .        .      -.        .        .        ..Ill 

Almighty  Lord,  before  thy  throne 127 

Although  the  vine  its  fruit  deny 179 

And  are  we  now  brought  near  to  God 133 

And  wilt  thou,  O  Eternal  God 135 

And  will  the  Judge  descend 172 

Another  six  days'  work  is  done 109 

Approach,  my  soul,  the  mercy-seat 148 

Arise,  my  soul,  with  rapture  rise 161 

As,  panting  in  the  sultry  beam 158 

As,  when  the  weary  traveller  gains 170 

As  o'er  the  past  my  memory  strays 115 

As  the  sweet  flower  that  scents  the  morn 145 

Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 160 

Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve        ......  167 

Awake,  ye  saints,  awake    .  '    .        .       .        .       .       .       .        .  108 

Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne 136 

Begin,  my  soul,  th'  exalted  lay 97 

Be  joyful  in  God,  all  ye  lands  of  the  earth 156 

Be  still,  my  heart,  these  anxious  cares 157 

Bless'd  be  thou,  the  God  of  Israel       .......  177 

Blest  is  the  man  whose  softening  heart 140 

Blest  is  the  tie  that  binds 106 

Behold  the  Saviour  of  mankind 120. 

Children  of  the  heavenly  King 153 

Christ  from  the  dead  is  raised,  and  made 123 

Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day 123 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  Creator,  come 125 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  Heavenly  Dove    .        .        .        .        .        .        .125 

Come  let  our  voices  join 138 

Come,  Lord,  and  warm  each  languid  heart      .        .        .        .        .174 
Come,  ye  that  love  the  Lord 153 

Deluded  souls,  that  dream  of  heaven 151 

Disown 'd  of  heaven,  by  man  oppress'd 138 

Doxologies 181—183 

Dread  Jehovah,  God  of  nations 127 

Eternal  Source  of  every  joy         ........      98 

Faith  is  the  Christian's  evidence        .        .        .        .   "    ,       .        .151 

Far  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world,  begone 110 

Father  of  mercies  I  in  thy  word        .,,.»..      95 

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Father  of  all,  whose  love  profound    . 
Father  of  mercies,  bow  thine  ear  '    . 
Father,  to  thee  my  soul  I  lift      .    »    . 
Father,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 
Few  are  thy  days,  and  full  of  woe    . 
Fountain  of  mercy,  God  of  love  . 
From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies 
From  Greenland's  icy  mountains 
From  whence  these  direful  omens  round 

Glory  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night 
Glory  to  the  Father  give     . 
God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way 
God  of  the  seas,  thine  awful  voice 
God  of  our  fathers,  by  whose  hand    . 
Go  forth,  ye  heralds,  in  my  name 
"  Go,  preach  my  Gospel,"  saith  the  Lord 
Grace  !  'tis  a  charming  sound    . 
Great  first  of  beings  !  mighty  Lord   . 
Great  God,  this  sacred  day  of  thine    . 
Great  God,  to  thee  my  evening  song  . 
Great  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear    . 
Great  God,  with  wonder  and  with  praise 
Guide  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah 

Hail !  thou  long-expected  Jesus 

Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed 

Hark  !  from  the  tombs  a  mournful  sound 

Hark  !  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  comes 

Hark  I  the  herald  angels  sing    . 

Hasten,  sinner,  to  be  wise  . 

Hear,  gracious  God,  my  humble  moan 

Hear  what  the  voice  from  heaven  declares 

He  dies,  the  Friend  of  sinners  dies     . 

He's  come,  let  every  knee  be  bent 

Heirs  of  unending  life  .... 

High  on  the  bending  willows  hung  . 

How  beauteous  are  their  feet 

How  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord 

How  long  shall  earth's  alluring  toys 

How  helpless  guilty  nature  lies  . 

How  oft,  alas  !  this  wretched  heart  . 

How  short  the  race  our  friend  has  run 

How  wondrous  and  great    . 

I  love  thy  kingdom,  Lord    .        •       • 
In  loud  exalted  strains        .        .        . 
Inspirer  and  hearer  of  prayer 
I  would  not  live  alway  :  I  ask  not  to  stay 

Jesus,  and  shall  it  ever  be  .        ■ 

Jesus,  my  strength,  my  hope      .  • 

Jesus,  Saviour  of  my  soul    .        .  , 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun  , 

Joy  is  a  fruit  that  will  not  grow  . 

Let  heaven  arise,  let  earth  appear  . 
Let  worldly  minds  the  world  pursue  . 
Like  Noah's  weary  dove 
Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing  , 
Lord,  for  the  just  thou  dost  provide  . 
Lord,  how  delightful  ?tis  to  see  . 


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Lord,  my  God,  I  long  to  know    .        • 
Lord  of  life,  all  praise  excelling  . 

Lord,  unafflicted.  undismay'd    • 
Lord,  with  glowing  heart  I'd  praise  thee 
Lo  !  what  a  cloud  of  witnesses  . 

Mercy,  descending  from  above  . 
My  God,  and  is  thy  table  spread 
My  God,  permit  me  not  to  be 
My  God,  since  thou  hast  raised  me  up 
My  grateful  soul,  for  ever  praise 
My  opening  eyes  with  rapture  see 
My  Saviour  hanging  on  the  tree 

Not  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord 
Now  from  the  altar  of  our  hearts 
Now  may  the  God  of  grace  and  power 
Now  the  shades  of  night  are  gone 

O'er  mountain-tops  the  mount  of  God 

O  happy  day,  that  stays  my  choice    . 

<),  happy  is'the  man  who  hears 

Oh  for  a  closer  walk  with  God    . 

O  holy,  holy,  holy  Lord 

O,  in  the  morn  of  life,  when  youth     . 

O  let  triumphant  faith  dispel 

On  Sion,  and  on  Lebanon    . 

O  Spirit  of  the  living  God    . 

Oh,  that  my  load  of  sin  were  gone 

O  thou  that  hear 'st "when  sinners  cry 

O  thou,  to  whose  all-searching  sight 

Our  Lord  Is  risen  from  the  dead 

O,  where  shall  rest  be  found 

Peace,  troubled  soul,  whose  plaintive  moan 
Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise  . 
Prayer  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire 

Rich  are  the  joys  which  cannot  die    . 

Rise,  crown'd  with  light,  imperial  Salem,  rise 

Rise,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings 

Rise,  O  my  6oul,  the  hours  review 

Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me  . 

Salvation  doth  to  God  belong     . 
Salvation  I  O  the  joyful  sound 
Saviour,  source  of  every  blessing. 
Saviour,  when  in  dust,  to  Thee 
Saviour,  when  night  involves  the  skies 
Saviour,  who  thy  flock  art  feeding    . 
See,  In  the  vineyard  of  the  Lord 
Seek,  my  souL  the  narrow  gate 
Should  nature's  charms,  to  please  the  eye 
Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing 
Since  Christ,  our  Passover,  is  slain    . 
Since  I've  known  a  Saviour's  Name  . 
Sing,  my  soul,  His  wondrous  love 
Sinner,  rouse  thee  from  thy  sleep 
Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die     . 
Softly  now  the  light  of  day         .        . 
Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise 
Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang  .       . 


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Sovereign  Ruler  of  the  skies 
Stay,  thou  insulted  Spirit,  stay  . 

The  day  is  past  and  gone    . 

The  gentle  Saviour  calls 

The  God  of  Abraham  praise 

The  God  of  life,  whose  constant  care 

The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare 

The  Lord  vyill  happiness  divine 

The  mighty  flood  that  rolls 

The  morning  flowers  display  their  sweets 

The  race  that  long  in  darkness  pined 

The  Saviour,  when  to  heaven  he  rose 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight  . 

The  spacious  firmament  on  high 

The  Spirit,  in  our  hearts 

This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made 

Thou  art  the  Way,  to  thee  alone 

Though  I  should  seek  to  wash  me  clean 

Thou,  God,  all  glory,  honour,  power 

Thus  speaks  the  High  and  Lofty  One 

Time  hastens  on  ;  ye  longing  saints 

'Tis  finish'd;  so  the  Saviour  cried 

'Tis  my  happiness  below     . 

To  Jesus,  our  exalted  Lord 

To  our  Redeemer's  glorious  Name 

To  Thee  let  my  first  offerings  rise 

To  thy  temple  I  repair 

Triumphant  Sion  !  lift  thy  head 

Vital  spark  of  heavenly  flame    . 

We  give  immortal  praise    . 
Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest 
When  all  thy  mercies,  O  ray  God 
When  dangers,,  woes,  or  death  are  nigh 
When  gathering1  clouds  around  I  view 
Whene'er  the  apgry  passions  rise 
When  I  can  read  my  title  clear 
When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross 
When  Je6us  left  his  heavenly  throne 
When,  Lord,  to  this  our  western  land 
When,  rising  from  the  bed  of  death  . 
When,  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies 
When  those  we  love  are  snatch 'd  away 
When  thro'  the  torn  sail  the  wild  tempest 
When  we  are  raised  from  deep  distress 
While  angels  thus,  O  Lord,  rejoice    . 
While  shepherds  watch'd  their  flocks  by 
While  thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power 
With  joy  shall  I  behold  the  day 
Witness,  ye  men  and  angels  ;  now    . 
Who  are  these  in  bright  array    . 
Who  is  this  that  comes  from  Kdom   . 
Why  mourneBt  thou,  my  anxious  soul 

Ye  faithful  souls  who  Jesus  know     . 
Ye  fields  of  light,  celestial  plains 
Ye  humble  souls,  approach  your  God 
Youth,  when  devoted  to  the  Lord      . 


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I.  THE  HOLY  SCRIPTURES 95 

II.  CREATION 96 

IH.  PROVIDENCE 98 

IV.  REDEMPTION 101 

V.  THE   CHURCH 105 

VI.  FESTIVALS  AND  FASTS 108 

The  Lord's  Day 108 

Advent Ill 

Christmas .112 

End  of  the  Year 114 

New  Year " 115 

Epiphany .116 

Lent 118 

Passion  Week  and  Good  Friday 120 

Easter 122 

Ascension 124 

Whit-Sunday 125 

Trinitv-Sunday 126 

Fast-day      .        .        . 127 

Thanksgiving-day 128 

VTI.  ORDINANCES  AND  SPECIAL  OCCASIONS    ...  130 

Baptism  of  Infants 180 

Baptism  of  Adults 130 

Confirmation 131 

The  Lord's  Supper 132 

Ordination,  or  Institution  of  Ministers    .        .        .        .133 

Consecration  of  a  Church 135 

Missions •  135 

Sunday  and  Charity  Schools     .       .       .       «       .       .138 

Charitable  Occasions •       .        •  140 

To  be  used  at  Sea       .•••••..  142 

For  the  Sick 143 

Funerals .        .144 

Vni.  INVITATION  AND  WARNING 146 

EX.  CHRISTIAN  DUTIES  AND  AFFECTIONS        .        .        .148 

Prayer 148 

Repentance 149 

Faith 150 

Hope • 152 

.Toy 153 

Love 154 

Praise 155 

Contentment       . 157 

In  Affliction 158 

Daily  Devotion 159 

X.  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 164 

XL  DEATH 170 

XII.  JUDGMENT 172 

XIII.  ETERNITY        .        .     * 173 

XIV.  MISCELLANEOUS 176 

GLORIA  PATRI 180 

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